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JoCoLibrary - Race Reads - Teen Nonfiction

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Race Project KC's recommendations for books exploring race issues in the United States.

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White Privilege

White Privilege

by Blakemore, M. T.

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Show less

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Into the Streets

Into the Streets

A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States

by Bieschke, Marke

Book - 2020

Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history. Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history. Show less

Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history. Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history. Show less

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What Are Race and Racism?

What Are Race and Racism?

by Edwards, Sue Bradford

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. What Are Race and Racism? examines the complex meanings of these concepts, what roles they play in society, and how they affect individuals in America today. Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. What Are Race and Racism? examines the complex meanings of these concepts, what roles they play in society, and how they affect individuals in America today. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. What Are Race and Racism? examines the complex meanings of these concepts, what roles they play in society, and how they affect individuals in America today. Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. What Are Race and Racism? examines the complex meanings of these concepts, what roles they play in society, and how they affect individuals in America today. Show less

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Navigating Intersectionality

Navigating Intersectionality

How Race, Class, and Gender Overlap

by Osman, Jamila

Book - 2019

In an era of political and cultural turmoil, it seems like the United States is more divided than ever along lines of identity. How are our experiences sh...Show more In an era of political and cultural turmoil, it seems like the United States is more divided than ever along lines of identity. How are our experiences shaped by our race, gender, and class? How do these identities intersect? This textbook will give students in grades 7 to 12 a framework for navigating intersectionality, and understanding how we can use this concept to enrich our understanding of identity, power, and justice in society. Show less

In an era of political and cultural turmoil, it seems like the United States is more divided than ever along lines of identity. How are our experiences sh...Show more In an era of political and cultural turmoil, it seems like the United States is more divided than ever along lines of identity. How are our experiences shaped by our race, gender, and class? How do these identities intersect? This textbook will give students in grades 7 to 12 a framework for navigating intersectionality, and understanding how we can use this concept to enrich our understanding of identity, power, and justice in society. Show less

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Roots of Racism

Roots of Racism

by Bakshi, Kelly

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Show less

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Race and Economics

Race and Economics

by Eboch, M. M.

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delvin...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to decrease disparities. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delvin...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to decrease disparities. Show less

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Colorblind

Colorblind

A Story of Racism

by Harris, Johnathan

Graphic Novel - 2019

Johnathan Harris is fifteen, and lives in Long Beach, California, where he loves playing soccer with his friends, and listening to their favorite rapper, ...Show more Johnathan Harris is fifteen, and lives in Long Beach, California, where he loves playing soccer with his friends, and listening to their favorite rapper, Snoop Dogg, a Long Beach native. His mom, dad, and three brothers are tight, but one of the most influential family members for Johnathan is his Uncle Russell, a convict in prison, serving fifteen years to life . . . Uncle Russell taught Johnathan from a very young age to see people from the perspective of their cultures, and not just their skin color. He imbued a pride of his ancestry and cautioned against letting hatred into his heart. But when Johnathan was just eight years old, something happened that filled him with fear and the very hatred that Uncle Russell had warned him about. What happened to Johnathan made him see that a dream of a colorless world was just that. A dream. That event shook him to his core. Anger grew inside him like a hot coal. Uncle Russell had told him to "throw it away or you will get burned," but Johnathan was young and frightened. He was having a hard time forgiving, much less forgetting. Colorblind is Johnathan's story of confronting his own racism and overcoming it. It is a story of hope and optimism that all, young and old, should heed. Show less

Johnathan Harris is fifteen, and lives in Long Beach, California, where he loves playing soccer with his friends, and listening to their favorite rapper, ...Show more Johnathan Harris is fifteen, and lives in Long Beach, California, where he loves playing soccer with his friends, and listening to their favorite rapper, Snoop Dogg, a Long Beach native. His mom, dad, and three brothers are tight, but one of the most influential family members for Johnathan is his Uncle Russell, a convict in prison, serving fifteen years to life . . . Uncle Russell taught Johnathan from a very young age to see people from the perspective of their cultures, and not just their skin color. He imbued a pride of his ancestry and cautioned against letting hatred into his heart. But when Johnathan was just eight years old, something happened that filled him with fear and the very hatred that Uncle Russell had warned him about. What happened to Johnathan made him see that a dream of a colorless world was just that. A dream. That event shook him to his core. Anger grew inside him like a hot coal. Uncle Russell had told him to "throw it away or you will get burned," but Johnathan was young and frightened. He was having a hard time forgiving, much less forgetting. Colorblind is Johnathan's story of confronting his own racism and overcoming it. It is a story of hope and optimism that all, young and old, should heed. Show less

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Race Relations

Race Relations

by Burton, Erica

Book - 2020

The United States has a long and difficult history of race relations. Although slavery was ended after the American Civil War in 1865, its legacy continue...Show more The United States has a long and difficult history of race relations. Although slavery was ended after the American Civil War in 1865, its legacy continues today in education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system. This book examines the riles that society and government could play in changing attitudes toward race and creating a country where people are judged on the content of their character, rather than the color of their skin. Show less

The United States has a long and difficult history of race relations. Although slavery was ended after the American Civil War in 1865, its legacy continue...Show more The United States has a long and difficult history of race relations. Although slavery was ended after the American Civil War in 1865, its legacy continues today in education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system. This book examines the riles that society and government could play in changing attitudes toward race and creating a country where people are judged on the content of their character, rather than the color of their skin. Show less

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We Are Here to Stay

We Are Here to Stay

Voices of Undocumented Young Adults

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2019

Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Co...Show more Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows. Show less

Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Co...Show more Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows. Show less

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Stamped

Stamped

Racism, Antiracism, and You

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2020

Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious fo...Show more Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives. Show less

Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious fo...Show more Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives. Show less

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A Few Red Drops

A Few Red Drops

The Chicago Race Riots of 1919

by Hartfield, Claire

Book - 2018

Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago. Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago. Show less

Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago. Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago. Show less

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In the Shadow of Liberty

In the Shadow of Liberty

The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives

by Davis, Kenneth C.

Book - 2016

An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents. An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents. Show less

An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents. An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents. Show less

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How I Resist

How I Resist

Activism and Hope for A New Generation

Book - 2018

In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young ad...Show more In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance. Show less

In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young ad...Show more In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance. Show less

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We Are Not Yet Equal

We Are Not Yet Equal

Understanding Our Racial Divide

by Anderson, Carol

Book - 2018

When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments. When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments. Show less

When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments. When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments. Show less

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The Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement

by Blohm, Craig E.

Book - 2019

Since its founding, America has championed the ideal of equality for all its citizens. But ideals do not become reality by simply wishing them to be so; i...Show more Since its founding, America has championed the ideal of equality for all its citizens. But ideals do not become reality by simply wishing them to be so; it is hard and often unsung work by dedicated people that brings an ideal to fruition. Through The Civil Rights Movement, equality for all Americans was finally made the law of the land. Show less

Since its founding, America has championed the ideal of equality for all its citizens. But ideals do not become reality by simply wishing them to be so; i...Show more Since its founding, America has championed the ideal of equality for all its citizens. But ideals do not become reality by simply wishing them to be so; it is hard and often unsung work by dedicated people that brings an ideal to fruition. Through The Civil Rights Movement, equality for all Americans was finally made the law of the land. Show less

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We've Got A Job

We've Got A Job

The 1963 Birmingham Children's March

by Levinson, Cynthia

Book - 2012

Discusses the events of the 4,000 African American students who marched to jail to secure their freedom in May 1963. Discusses the events of the 4,000 African American students who marched to jail to secure their freedom in May 1963. Show less

Discusses the events of the 4,000 African American students who marched to jail to secure their freedom in May 1963. Discusses the events of the 4,000 African American students who marched to jail to secure their freedom in May 1963. Show less

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The Silence of Our Friends

The Silence of Our Friends

by Long, Mark

Graphic Novel - 2018

This semi-autobiographical tale is set in 1967. A white family from a notoriously racist neighborhood in the suburbs and a black family from its poorest w...Show more This semi-autobiographical tale is set in 1967. A white family from a notoriously racist neighborhood in the suburbs and a black family from its poorest ward cross Houston's color line, overcoming humiliation, degradation, and violence to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with the murder of a policeman. Show less

This semi-autobiographical tale is set in 1967. A white family from a notoriously racist neighborhood in the suburbs and a black family from its poorest w...Show more This semi-autobiographical tale is set in 1967. A white family from a notoriously racist neighborhood in the suburbs and a black family from its poorest ward cross Houston's color line, overcoming humiliation, degradation, and violence to win the freedom of five black college students unjustly charged with the murder of a policeman. Show less

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The Freedom Summer Murders

The Freedom Summer Murders

by Mitchell, Don

Book - 2014

Traces the events surrounding the KKK lynching of three young civil rights activists who were trying to register African Americans for the vote. Traces the events surrounding the KKK lynching of three young civil rights activists who were trying to register African Americans for the vote. Show less

Traces the events surrounding the KKK lynching of three young civil rights activists who were trying to register African Americans for the vote. Traces the events surrounding the KKK lynching of three young civil rights activists who were trying to register African Americans for the vote. Show less

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The Black Lives Matter Movement

The Black Lives Matter Movement

by Parks, Peggy J.

Book - 2018

This book explores the Black Lives Matter movement that was launched in 2013 to address civil rights issues against African American citizens, and its app...Show more This book explores the Black Lives Matter movement that was launched in 2013 to address civil rights issues against African American citizens, and its appeal for equality and fair treatment of black citizens by law enforcement and by society as a whole. It covers the divide between black citizens and the police, the formation of the movement, its detractors, law enforcement accountability, and improving policing and strengthening relationships. Show less

This book explores the Black Lives Matter movement that was launched in 2013 to address civil rights issues against African American citizens, and its app...Show more This book explores the Black Lives Matter movement that was launched in 2013 to address civil rights issues against African American citizens, and its appeal for equality and fair treatment of black citizens by law enforcement and by society as a whole. It covers the divide between black citizens and the police, the formation of the movement, its detractors, law enforcement accountability, and improving policing and strengthening relationships. Show less

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Race and Policing

Race and Policing

by Harris, Duchess

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in police custody, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what police departments and the communities they serve are doing to improve communication and relationships. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in police custody, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what police departments and the communities they serve are doing to improve communication and relationships. Show less

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Race in the Criminal Justice System

Race in the Criminal Justice System

by Burling, Alexis

Book - 2018

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to face these issues. Show less

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court ...Show more Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to face these issues. Show less

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The 57 Bus

The 57 Bus

by Slater, Dashka

Book - 2017

Through extensive interviews, documents, and fact gathering, Slater has found the people behind the headlines. Sasha, who fell asleep on a bus to wake up ...Show more Through extensive interviews, documents, and fact gathering, Slater has found the people behind the headlines. Sasha, who fell asleep on a bus to wake up on fire. Richard, who made an impulsive decision in an attempt to be silly. The family, friends, mentors, and teachers who loved them both, who shaped them before the incident and supported them after through burn trauma on the one hand and prosecution on the other. Show less

Through extensive interviews, documents, and fact gathering, Slater has found the people behind the headlines. Sasha, who fell asleep on a bus to wake up ...Show more Through extensive interviews, documents, and fact gathering, Slater has found the people behind the headlines. Sasha, who fell asleep on a bus to wake up on fire. Richard, who made an impulsive decision in an attempt to be silly. The family, friends, mentors, and teachers who loved them both, who shaped them before the incident and supported them after through burn trauma on the one hand and prosecution on the other. Show less

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Here in Harlem

Here in Harlem

Poems in Many Voices

by Myers, Walter Dean

Book - 2004

Acclaimed writer Walter Dean Myers celebrates the people of Harlem with these powerful and soulful first-person poems in the voices of the residents who m...Show more Acclaimed writer Walter Dean Myers celebrates the people of Harlem with these powerful and soulful first-person poems in the voices of the residents who make up the legendary neighborhood: basketball players, teachers, mail carriers, jazz artists, maids, veterans, nannies, students, and more. Exhilarating and electric, these poems capture the energy and resilience of a neighborhood and a people. Show less

Acclaimed writer Walter Dean Myers celebrates the people of Harlem with these powerful and soulful first-person poems in the voices of the residents who m...Show more Acclaimed writer Walter Dean Myers celebrates the people of Harlem with these powerful and soulful first-person poems in the voices of the residents who make up the legendary neighborhood: basketball players, teachers, mail carriers, jazz artists, maids, veterans, nannies, students, and more. Exhilarating and electric, these poems capture the energy and resilience of a neighborhood and a people. Show less

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A Wreath for Emmett Till

A Wreath for Emmett Till

by Nelson, Marilyn

Book - 2005

This illustrated poetry collection eulogizes Emmett Till, an African American man who was killed in a brutal, racially motivated lynching in 1955. This illustrated poetry collection eulogizes Emmett Till, an African American man who was killed in a brutal, racially motivated lynching in 1955. Show less

This illustrated poetry collection eulogizes Emmett Till, an African American man who was killed in a brutal, racially motivated lynching in 1955. This illustrated poetry collection eulogizes Emmett Till, an African American man who was killed in a brutal, racially motivated lynching in 1955. Show less

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My Seneca Village

My Seneca Village

by Nelson, Marilyn

Book - 2015

One of America's most honored writers--a Newbery Honor medalist, Coretta Scott King Medalist, and a three-time National Book Award finalist--draws upon history, and her astonishing imagination, to revive the long lost community of Seneca Village. One of America's most honored writers--a Newbery Honor medalist, Coretta Scott King Medalist, and a three-time National Book Award finalist--draws upon history, and her astonishing imagination, to revive the long lost community of Seneca Village. Show less

One of America's most honored writers--a Newbery Honor medalist, Coretta Scott King Medalist, and a three-time National Book Award finalist--draws upon history, and her astonishing imagination, to revive the long lost community of Seneca Village. One of America's most honored writers--a Newbery Honor medalist, Coretta Scott King Medalist, and a three-time National Book Award finalist--draws upon history, and her astonishing imagination, to revive the long lost community of Seneca Village. Show less

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