How to Fight Racism: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice
- Subject
- Religious - Christian - Social Topics
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Zonderkidz
- Size
- 14.2 cm Ă 21.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9780310751045
Kids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby helps young readers ages 8-12 understand how everyday prejudice affects them, what they can do to create social change, how to 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 arenât always sure how. Jemar Tisby, author of How to Fight Racism and?The Color of Compromise, believes we need 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 Readerâs Edition, Dr. Tisby uses history to explore how racism has affected America since before its founding and how itâs 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 and real-world examples of?change they can put into actionpractical ideas for confronting racism and social injustice in their?everyday lives, and how they can use Christian values to change the narrative around racethe ARC of racial justiceâAwareness, Connection, and?Relationshipsâthat help form an anti-racist mindsetways to evaluate their actions and promote biblical principlesThroughout, kids will learn how to ask questions of themselves and their communities as they stand up to racism in all its forms. This book is for anyone who believes it is time to courageously confront the racism we see in our society today.
How to Fight Racism Young Readerâs Edition:
Is ideal for any young person wanting to make a?difference in todayâs worldCan be used by families and church groups to start?meaningful conversations with kidsProvides practical tools and advice for how to deal with social justice and racismIs written at a level kids in grades 4 through 6 and?beyond can understandCan be used in a small group setting to develop discussions of diversity, racism, social justice, and moreAbout the author
Jemar TisbyAuthor
Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.
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What reviewers said
This accessible and practical book for children, adapted by Tisby from his adult title, lines the road map for fighting racism from a Christian perspective. Tisby, a Black man, includes his own personal experiences encountering and fighting racism. He uses a framework called ARC (awareness, relationships, commitment) as a guide. The book covers the history of racism in America and offers actionable efforts that kids could reasonably undertake within the ARC framework. Examples include seeking interracial friendships, starting a book club, raising money for racial-justice causes, hosting aâŠ
In a world constantly asking us to choose 'biblical principles' over 'wokeness,' How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition reminds us the very measure of faith in action is how it responds to the word's injustices. This book offers language, tools, framing, and important historical perspective not often taught in schools. It is a must read for today's students and tomorrow's leaders.
In How to Fight Racism Young Readers Edition, Jemar Tisby provides a much-needed resource to help young people understand the injustice of racism, how to identify signs of racism, and how to practically fight against racism. This book will help you to discover how you can be the change you want to see in this world.
'Our toolboxes need all the quality tools we can get that equip us to effectively combat racism. Jemar Tisby has provided two wonderful resources, one for adults and one for youth, in his books How To Fight Racism and How To Fight Racism, Young Reader's Edition. These honest books, which we given to me by the publisher, help equip readers to recognize patterns, establish a map for action, and become better rooted in why God calls us to seek justice, love kindness, and walk humbly...These books are essential reading for all, in particular those who are ready for a well-reasoned road map thatâŠ
A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner
How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition is an honest but refreshing look at the ugly aspects of American history that have divided us, but it also gives us the themes that unite us. Dr. Tisby takes time to not only give history, he includes encouraging stories of those from the past who've bravely united us.
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