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A New York Times bestseller!
“A hard-hitting resource for action and change.” —Booklist (starred review)
“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” As a student in a largely white high school, Frederick Joseph often simply let wince-worthy moments go. When he grew older, he saw them as missed opportunities to stand up for himself and bring awareness to those who didn’t see the hurt they caused. Here,Joseph speaks to the reader as he wishes he’d spoken to his friends, unpacking hurtful race-related anecdotes from his past and sharing how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter also features the voice and experience of an artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; and Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host. From cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, this book is a conversation starter, tool kit, and window into the life of a former “token Black kid.” Back matter includes an encyclopedia of racism, including details on historical events and terminology.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Candlewick (January 3, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1536223042
ISBN-13 : 978-1536223040
Reading age : 12 – 17 years
Lexile measure : 980L
Grade level : 7 – 9
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 5.44 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book thoughtfully written with a conversational tone that keeps it entertaining. They appreciate its self-honesty and personal narrative, with one customer noting it’s an honest compilation of true life experiences. Customers find the book easy to follow and consider it good for all ages, with one mentioning it’s required reading for high school students. They value its information quality, with one review describing it as an excellent introduction to the subject.
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