Maybe it’s because my kid is now firmly in elementary school, but I am being targeted like crazy for Valentine’s Day gifts this year. And I’m not talking about a small stuffie and a box of cheap chocolate, either. Turns out I’m not alone. One anonymous writer says: “I am already rolling my eyes as I scroll my way through all the targeted ads. And most of the gifts are for kids!” And today, she’s had ENOUGH and has a message for her fellow parents.

Good luck out there,

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

“Even though Black authors and Black stories have skyrocketed in popularity since the #BlackLivesMatter movement began, book publishing has remained shockingly white. And that’s just one reason to consciously seek out Black authors (and especially Black women, trans, and non-binary authors) when you’re compiling your to-read lists and working your way through reading challenges this year,” writes Sarah Aswell. And she’s getting your list started right here.