Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

In this important and compelling young readers adaptation of his National Book Award-winning title, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, writing with award-winning author Jason Reynolds, chronicles the story of anti-black, racist ideas over the course of American history.

Racist ideas in our country did not arise from ignorance or hatred. Instead, they were developed by some of the most brilliant minds in history to justify and rationalise the nation's deeply entrenched discriminatory policies. But while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. In shedding light on the history of racist ideas in America, this adaptation offers young readers the tools they need to combat these ideas - and, in the process, gives society a reason to hope.

Through a gripping and fast-paced narrative that speaks to young readers on their level, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas - and on ways anti-racists can be empowered to combat racism in their daily lives.

Reviewed by Laurie on

3 of 5 stars

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Forgot to write my review yesterday.....

First of all, I don't understand why this book hasn't been picked up for translations yet. So far, it's the most accessible and easiest to read book about racism. You want to suck in every single word and it learns you a lot.

So, why my 3 stars rating you ask? Very simple. That's my highest rating for non-fiction. I just can't rate this genre 4 or 5 stars, that's just the genre. I did it in the past, but I became more meticulous with these ratings. So, 3 stars is the highest rating non-fiction is getting from me.

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