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Description
In an accessible, anecdotal, and honest account from his own life, the author introduces readers to white privilege, unconscious bias, and allyship--because racism isn't just an issue for people of color. Text has profanity and violence.
Quick Summary
The author skips the textbook approach and instead shares raw, personal stories about discovering his own white privilege, making a tough topic feel like a conversation with an honest friend rather than a lecture. Readers get real talk about unconscious bias and allyship without the guilt trips, plus the book doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated feelings that actually reflect what teens see in the world today. If your kid loved the eye-opening conversations in "The Hate U Give" or "Stamped," they'll find this same energy but from a white author's perspective on what it means to actually show up for others. Perfect for high schoolers in grades 9-12 who are ready to think critically about identity and want a book that respects their intelligence.