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In January, we observe National Child Centered Divorce Awareness Month. This is a good chance to make sure our collections include books on divorce and all types of families, including single-parent families. National Child Centered Divorce Awareness Month is also the perfect opportunity to examine the language we use in programs and promotional materials to ensure inclusivity. Many libraries host events such as “Donuts with Dad” or “Muffins with Mom,” particularly around the time of Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. Despite the catchy alliteration these titles offer, they’re lacking in the inclusion department. Try one of these event titles in order to welcome as many patrons as possible: Tea for Two Breakfast with a V.I.G.U. (Very Important Grown-Up) Special Persons’ Day Together Time: Build a Paper Airplane Sweethearts’ Valentine Party Not only do these titles leave the gender of adult participants unspecified, they also leave relationships undefined. This means that...