andrearbooks's review
4.0
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewell was an intentionally designed exploration of what anti-racism means and how to make that actionable. While it's written for the YA crowd, I find great value in it as an OA (old adult). Each chapter explores a different word/topic/idea within anti-racism work. It explains what the term means and what it looks like. In addition to that, it has reflective questions and activities to help you as the reader identify how this shows up for you. I really like the reflective piece of this book as it had built in that next step beyond consuming content. I also liked that this helped you explore things you might not think were a thing in your life, but oh wait, they are. This is a book that I could see myself going back to and referencing as I continue to explore different aspects of anti-racism work. If you're new to these topics, this is a book that's a good place to start. If you're more experienced, this also provides some good opportunities to reflect and continue to grow.
babytloves2read's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book I’ve picked up and read regarding racism on my quest to be anti-racist after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and more.
This book is super digestible and a very quick read. LOTS of powerful and helpful tips on being a better ally to POC and how to respond in certain situations.
I believe this book is intended for middle grade readers, so it’s (as I mentioned above) very easy to read and to the point.
Very much worth the read in these very difficult times. White people: do the work! The work includes educating yourself. And once you know better, DO better!
This book is super digestible and a very quick read. LOTS of powerful and helpful tips on being a better ally to POC and how to respond in certain situations.
I believe this book is intended for middle grade readers, so it’s (as I mentioned above) very easy to read and to the point.
Very much worth the read in these very difficult times. White people: do the work! The work includes educating yourself. And once you know better, DO better!
chyreads29's review
5.0
@Educators, GET THIS BOOK. Pass it around your classroom, the teacher's lounge, and your community. Read it, share it and share it again!
aharman13's review
5.0
Intended for young adults, this is a well thought out and simplified / easy to digest book on anti-racism
hlparis's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent introduction to anti-racism for teens by a teen. Tiffany Jewell reads her own work and effectively explains anti-racism and action that can be taken. Excellent read for middle grade and up.
linaria's review
5.0
“Someone described racism to me as the smog we breathe. It is all around us; racism is everywhere.”
This is an excellent book if you are looking for an introductory text relating to anti-racism. Told with an engaging voice, the book reads lightly as a textbook, with terms being defined and a glossary in the back of the book. It's informative, and at times very personal. The book provides a number of activities for you to engage with to help you think critically about yourself and the privilege you may experience due to your proximity to the dominant culture. Tiffany Jewell has created a resource that can be used to begin difficult conversations that will help our society grow and make progress.
“Racism is personal prejudice and bias AND the systemic misuse and abuse of power by institutions.”
If you are looking for a quick read in order to educate yourself (Especially in the teaching profession), it's a fantastic starting point to begin your anti-racism education. Plus the art inside the book is so pretty, it's worth it for that alone.
bean_mcmachine's review
4.0
An easy read with plenty of implications. Lessons that need to be heard and implemented. A gorgeous book with engaging writing.
teriboop's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good baseline book for young adults and even middle school-age kids that discusses the topics and issues of racism in America. Besides discussing topics of intersectionality, identity (racial, gender, etc.), systemic vs. personal racism and bias, and the historical issues of racism the book provides activities through journal topics that the reader can use to consider these topics in depth. I also look at this book as a call to action for young adults to help our society combat the deep bias and racism in the US. This is a great book for parents to read along with their kids and use it as a discussion guide.