Lately, I’ve been listening—not just hearing, but actively listening. I’ve stepped away from the comfort of conformity, and leaned into diverse stories and perspectives that challenge me and inform me about lived experiences different from my own. I’m a firm believer in the power of self-education. Publishing workers are privileged to have access to so many spectacular books that have the power to educate us and take us on literary journeys through the lens of someone vastly different than ourselves. My current listening library reflects my dedication to self-education as well as practicing wellness in a pandemic era. Read more