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Tag: Racism
The other Other: Smashing Identity Boxes, a guest post by Paula Chase
Being [fill in the blank] enough becomes a game many play to remain a part of a circle or to find comfort. We all should be mindful of helping teens find a way to feel that they are enough, by ridding their world of boxes.
We Need to Talk: An Interview with Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson, and Brendan Kiely By Lisa Krok
Teen Librarian Lisa Krok interviews Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson and Brendan Kiely about The Talk and The Other Talk, seminal works on racism and white privilege
Book Review: The Problem with the Other Side by Kwame Ivery
Hand this book about the devastating conclusion to a volatile school election to readers ready for a heavy read with plenty of tragedy.
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The Black Best Friend, a guest post by Joya Goffney
In Joya Goffney's debut novel, her Black main character rises against the disappointments caused by her white friends and seeks joy.
Take 5: 5 of the Best Books I’ve Read in 2020, Nonfiction Edition
For the next installment of Teen Librarian Karen Jensen's Top 20 reads of 2020, we take a look at 5 nonfiction titles that everyone should read
Book Review: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
The reality is that books about racism, the criminal justice system, and the prison industrial complex will always be both timely and timeless. But, I do think that at this particular time in history, maybe more people than ever will be drawn to this story.
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Book Review: Saving Savannah by Tonya Bolden
A complex look at the quest for social justice in 1919 and one young girl's awakening to the need for change and her role in it.
Four Little Words – Changing the Narrative, a guest post by Abigail Hing Wen
Debut author Abigail Hing Wen joins us to share a story about participating in her high school theater group as an Asian American.
Sunday Reflections: The Okay Sign, a Game of Gotcha, and a Symbol of Hate, Why It’s Important to Stay Informed
We all need to be aware of this and other symbols associated with white nationalism and make sure that we aren't being unwitting purveyors of this message.
How History (and Librarians) Inspire Freedom of the Press, a guest post by Mary Cronk Farrell
Mary Cronk Farrell joins us to talk about her new book, Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII, discriminatory assignments, and the importance of the press.
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