Book
The black friend : on being a better white person / Frederick Joseph.
Frederick Joseph calls up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former “token Black kid” who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. -- adapted from inside front jacket flap.
"Part memoir, part guidebook, this title explores scenarios of interpersonal and institutional struggle to introduce the next generation of White youth to anti-racism."--Kirkus Reviews.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536217018 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1536217018 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xviii, 254 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Sommerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
- Copyright: 2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes bibliographic references (pages 245-247) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 980L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader UG 6.8 9 9 513557 |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Race awareness > Juvenile literature. Anti-racism > United States > Juvenile literature. Racism > Juvenile literature. United States > Race relations > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Anecdotes. Informational works. Autobiographies. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Main Library | 305.8 J83b (Text) | 31901004476281 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
