How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice - Hardcover

Tisby, Jemar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310751047 ISBN 13: 9780310751045

Publisher: Zonderkidz, 2022

Synopsis

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 aren’t 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 Reader’s Edition, Dr. Tisby uses history to explore how racism has affected America since before its 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 and real-world examples of?change they can put into action
• practical ideas for confronting racism and social injustice 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
• 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. 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 Reader’s Edition:

• Is ideal for any young person wanting to make a?difference in today’s world
• Can be used by families and church groups to start?meaningful conversations with kids
• Provides practical tools and advice for how to deal with social justice and racism
• Is written at a level kids in grades 4 through 6 and?beyond can understand
• Can be used in a small group setting to develop discussions of diversity, racism, social justice, and more

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310751047
• ISBN 13: 9780310751045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240