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Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School

Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School

Published in
2024
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Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid, Tiffany Jewell, this YA nonfiction book, highlighting inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college, is the most important, empowering read this year.From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system along the way. Throughout the book, other writers of the global majority share a wide variety of personal narratives and stories based on their own school experiences.Contributors include New York Times bestseller Joanna Ho; award winners Minh Lê, Randy Ribay, and Torrey Maldonado; authors James Bird and Rebekah Borucki; author-educators Amelia A. Sherwood, Roberto Germán, Liz Kleinrock, Gary R. Gray Jr., Lorena Germán, Patrick Harris II, shea wesley martin, David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris, Ozy Aloziem, Gayatri Sethi, and Dulce-Marie Flecha; and even a couple of teen writers!Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School provides young folks with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current schooling-and any future schooling they may pursue.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
272 pages

Why to read

  • Educational Insight: The book provides a comprehensive look at how racism is perpetuated through educational systems, offering readers a chance to understand and recognize the systemic issues that contribute to racial inequality.
  • Personal Growth: Reading 'Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School' can help individuals confront their own biases and assumptions, fostering personal growth and a deeper commitment to anti-racist practices.
  • Actionable Strategies: Author Tiffany Jewell offers practical advice and strategies for dismantling racism within educational settings, making it a valuable resource for teachers, administrators, parents, and students who want to make a positive change.
  • Engaging Narrative: Jewell's approachable writing style and use of personal anecdotes make the complex subject of racism accessible and engaging, encouraging readers to stay informed and motivated to learn more about social justice issues.