* Chosen as part of IPG's Top Shelf program for Spring 2023 * Digital Review Copy (DRC) uploaded to Edelweiss for buyers & customers * Inclusion in the Top Shelf Edelweiss catalog * Featured mention during sales account & librarian presentations throughout the season * Coordinated promotion(s) with publisher and author on IPG's social media channels, tagged with #IPGTopShelf, including Author Q&A (where applicable) * Inclusion in IPG's Top Shelf booklet, available in the January ABA Box and at winter and spring trade shows, including ABA Winter Institute, ALA LibLearnX (LLX), Texas Library Assoc Conference (TLA), and for Gift & specialty buyers at New York Now (NYNow) * Dedicated email campaign to IPG's bookseller list * Dedicated email to librarian lists * Dedicated email to IPG's consumer list * Part of Top Shelf ads in PW Daily and Shelf Awareness Pro * Special Top Shelf terms for independent bookstores - inquire with your rep via sales@ipgbook.com Prepublication online buzz campaign Blogger and influencer outreach campaign Digital review copies available via Edelweiss Ebook spotlights and promotions Publisher website spotlights Social media spotlights and paid advertising Featured at select conferences Edelweiss featured title Outreach to book groups Advertising in major trades Book tour in Atlanta, GA Goodreads campaign Promotional partnerships with the organizations Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), For the Village Doula Services, and other doula groups Author's official Instagram: @theblackdoula (23k).