By Tiffany Jewell (author) , Aurelia Durand (illustrator)
"A short powerful book challenging individual perceptions – and what to do to about it."
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20 lessons on how to wake up, take action, and do the work
This has 20 colourful chapters which slowly build to give a full picture of identities, histories and anti-racism work in the USA, Australia and UK. It is aimed at students (mainly) with the intention to make them feel empowered to challenge racism and stand up for what they believe in. Having said that – it is a powerful and accessible read for everyone.
Tiffany Jewell is an anti-racist, anti-bias educationalist who uses a very carefully chosen vocabulary so that no-one is excluded, supported by the wonderful bright colour illustrations and layout it makes an inviting read on a sometimes difficult topic. Each chapter is a chance for the reader to look at their own beliefs, their power, or their lack of it, and consider what might be possible to change.
The chapters are arranged in groupings under the headings of Understanding and growing Identities; Making sense of the world; Taking action and responding to racism; Working in solidarity against racism. If taken as the basis of a series of study this could provide a fascinating term’s work (at least) as it covers so much in such a short book.
This makes it sound rather didactic – it isn’t, this is a very readable, very informative, very thought-provoking book. Just what we need in this radicalized and strife-ridden world. Buy copies for your school – you won’t regret it!
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Recommended by Oprahs Book Club, ESSENCE, We Need Diverse Books, ellentube, Brit + Co, PureWow, Teen Vogue, Time, New York, USA TODAY, and TODAY.com Also available:
it’s not enough to be non-racist—we must be ANTI-RACIST. — Angela Davis
This powerful book has something for all young people no matter what stage they are at in terms of awareness or activism. Essential. — Kirkus Reviews
A book that brings together kids, families, teachers, and administrators in conversation. Tough, vulnerable, important conversation. - Matthew Winner, The Children's Book Podcast
WOW. Have you ever wanted to better understand who you are? What's happening to us in this racially-divided world, and what we can do about it? This Book Is Anti-Racist is bold in its honesty, and brilliant in its illustrative breakdown of an essential vocabulary on race and identity. This racial and intersectional literacy tool models what creative anti-racist work can look like. It has renewed us to keep up the fight. - Winona Guo & Priya Vulchi, authors of T ell Me Who You Are
Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer and Anti-Racist Montessori educator and consultant. She spends her time baking bread and macarons, building LEGOS, watching British detective shows, and dreaming up how she can dismantle white supremacy.
Tiffany currently lives in Western Massachusetts (on the occupied land of the Wabanaki and the Nipmuck) with her two young activists, her partner, and a turtle she's had since she was nine. This is her first book for children and young adults.
Find her on instagram: @tiffanymjewell
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Recommended by Oprahs Book Club, ESSENCE, We Need Diverse Books, ellentube, Brit + Co, PureWow, Teen Vogue, Time, New York, USA TODAY, and TODAY.com Also available: This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal, a guided journal with more than 50 activities to support your anti-racism journeyWho are you? What is racism?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed This Book Is Anti-Racist and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
This Book Is Anti-Racist features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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This Book Is Anti-Racist was written by Tiffany Jewell and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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