Author Brit Bennett Makes The Cover of Time 100 Next
Time has announced their 2021 Time100 Next List, highlighting 100 of the most influential people who are currently shaping the future. Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half and The Mothers, is among the influential politicians, activists, philanthropists, medical heroes, artists, and others honored this year in the issue. You can check out Brit Bennett’s Time cover and Tayari Jones’ words about the author on the Time website.
Mindy Kaling Adapting Sanjena Sathian’s Novel Gold Diggers
Sanjena Sathian’s novel Gold Diggers is being adapted for television. Mindy Kaling is set to executive produce the project through her production company Kaling International. Sathian will co-write the adaptation. Production is currently looking for potential showrunners and co-writers.
We Need Diverse Books Launches Black Creatives Fund
As part of an initiative to bring more diverse voices to the publishing industry, We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Black Creatives Fund. In partnership with Penguin Random House, the Black Creatives Fund will support a series of programs designed to get more Black voices published.
Annotation: How to Get the Most Out of Your Books
Looking to step up your reading game? Annotating might be the answer. Find out more about how annotations can help you get the most out of your book.