Target is removing Shane Dawson's books from stores after Willow Smith's family called him out for an old video where he appeared to sexualize her as a minor

Target is removing Shane Dawson's books from its assortment, the company confirmed to Insider on Monday. The YouTuber published two collections of essays, titled "I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson" and "It Gets Worse: A Collection of Essays."

The news that the retail giant would no longer carry Dawson's books was first reported by the YouTuber Sanders Kennedy. Target told Insider it would no longer carry Dawson's books, providing the following statement:

"We're committed to creating an experience in which all guests feel welcomed and respected. We're in the process of removing these books from our assortment."

Dawson is under fire regarding some of his old content, with one resurfaced video appearing to show the YouTuber pretending to masturbate to a picture of a then-11-year-old Willow Smith. Both Jaden Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith called Dawson out on Twitter, with Jada Pinkett Smith tweeting, "To Shane Dawson ... I'm done with the excuses."