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How to fight racism : a guide to standing up for racial justice / Jemar Tisby with Josh Mosey.

Tisby, Jemar, (author.). Mosey, Josh, (author.).

Summary:

"Racism and social justice are important topics kids are dealing with today. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism for young readers ages 8-12, Dr. Jemar Tisby helps kids understand how everyday prejudice affects them and what they can do to create social change. Inside, he explains the history of racism in America and why it is so prevalent, as well as uses Christian principles to provide practical tools and advice kids can use to develop and maintain an anti-racist mindset and make a positive difference in the world. Racism is pervasive in today's world, and in the wake of protests and a call for change, many kids are eager to confront it but aren't always sure how. Jemar Tisby, author of How to Fight Racism and The Color of Compromise, believes weneed to move beyond mere discussions about racism and begin equipping young people with the practical tools to fight against it. In How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition, Dr. Tisby uses history to explore how racism has affected America since beforeits founding and how it's continued to grow, as well as examines how true social justice is rooted in the Christian faith. In a format that provides kids with a handbook for pursuing racial justice, readers ages 8-12 will discover hands-on suggestions andreal-world examples of change they can put into action; practical ideas for confronting racism in their everyday lives, and how they can use Christian values to change the narrative around race; the ARC of racial justice-Awareness, Connection, and Relationships-that help form an anti-racist mindset; and ways to evaluate their actions and promote biblical principles. Throughout, kids will learn how to ask questions of themselves and their communities as they stand up to racism in all its forms"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780310751045
  • ISBN: 0310751047
  • Physical Description: 230 pages ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Young reader's edition.
  • Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
How to fight racism -- The ARC of racial justice -- The science of race -- The bible on race & ethnicity -- Racial justice in action : confronting racism where it lives -- How to study the history of race -- The history of race in America : where it all started -- The history of race in America : an uneasy compromise -- The history of race in America : a country divided -- The history of race in America : the fight for justice -- Racial justice in America : uncovering history -- How to explore your racial identity -- Racial justice in action : how to understand your racial identity -- How to do reconciliation right -- Racial justice in action : exploring your own relationship to the past -- How to make friends -- Racial justice in action : building relationships with others -- How to build diverse communities -- Racial justice in action : sharing your passion -- How to work for racial justice -- Racial justice in action : making a difference in your community -- Fighting systemic racism -- Racial justice in action : when to speak up -- Orienting your life to racial justice -- Racial justice in action : use your voice.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12. Zonderkidz.
Subject: Anti-racism > United States > Juvenile literature.
Race relations > Religious aspects > Christianity > Juvenile literature.
Racism > Religious aspects > Christianity > Juvenile literature.
Race relations > Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements > United States > Juvenile literature.
Racial justice > Juvenile literature.
Christian life > Juvenile literature.
Anti-racism.
Racism.
United States > Race relations > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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