First published 2023
Ibram X. Kendi partners with award-winning author Nic Stone to bring antiracist concepts directly to teenage readers. This adaptation transforms the ideas from Kendi's adult bestseller into accessible guidance for young people aged 12 and up. The authors present antiracism as an active journey rather than a destination. They offer concrete tools for teens to recognize, understand, and combat racist systems in their daily lives. Stone and Kendi include stories and statistics that connect with younger experiences. They encourage readers to think critically about race and justice while providing practical steps toward building a more equitable society. The book acknowledges that creating change requires ongoing effort and commitment. It empowers young adults to take meaningful action in their communities and relationships. Rather than simply explaining what racism looks like, the authors focus on what antiracist behavior involves and how teens can practice it.
Genres: african-american, non-fiction, social-justice, activism
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-justice
Period: 21st-century
208 pages · Hardcover · Kokila
Content warnings: racism