This Book Is Anti-Racist

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This is an important book for everyone! These are still relevant topics that need to addressed and the author does so in an informative and interactive way.

Tiffany Jewell's This Book is Anti-Racist is a timely and much-needed manual for all of the children and young people in your life. Like, seriously, go out and buy it for them now. They will surely love you all the more for it.
Like the great Angela Davis once said, “In a racist society, it’s not enough to be non-racist—we must be ANTI-RACIST” and this book tells this to the people that matter the most: the next generation. Because, in them, we have our best fighting chance in stopping the injustice and discrimination in its tracks.
Racism, after-all, has to be perpetuated in order to survive. It is a social construct, an arbitrary and abstract one at best, and therefore, if we raise an entire generation of children without it, it fails to fester, to grow, to spread. It is like an infection: staunch the flow, cut off the breeding ground.
This book aims to do just that. To lift up a generation of anti-racist warriors and, I know this may just be me looking on the bright side for once in my life, but I think they just may have it in them. I am a great proponent, after-all, of the idea that children are our future; every day, people who are far younger than I am, inspire me with their erudition, their ambitions, their wisdom and I hope, more than anything, that this book will enable them to put all of that into action.
That it will begin to give them the resources to challenge the systems, both at an international and individual level, that perpetuate injustice and discrimination; to think about the racialised language of their teachers, their peers and figures in the mass media; to start discussions, both in public and in private, about the nature of racism and whether they want to live in a world in which its structures remain systematic. Because even small steps, quiet conversations, minute changes have loud and ricocheting effects for the world at large.
And, by allowing them to channel all of their greatness into real political change, This Book is Anti-Racist will surely form many a young person's first steps on a journey towards a world that will be better for us all.

I chose to review this book because the topic is timely and, amazingly, still on-going. The text is well-written and thought-provoking. The issue of racism (and, indeed, of treating people as "less than" in all circumstances) is current, and I feel like this book is an important read. Recommended.

Wow. I am rather blown away by this book - and sad that now I'll have to wait until January to get my hands on a physical copy and start sharing it with young people! As a (white, female, cis) educator, I can already see numerous ways this resource could be used in and out of the classroom, by both kids AND adults.

The book does a great job of breaking up the text with eye-catching graphics, inspiring quotes, and thoughtful activities for self-reflection which create an engaging and very personal experience for the reader. The text itself is in-depth enough to do justice to the issues being addressed, without being overly dense for young readers. It's a nice balance of introducing important theory while also emphasizing real-world application - what these things actually mean for YOU in your everyday life. The tone feels relatable and empowering, and manages to be fully inclusive of all readers regardless of race (while also drawing attention to the ways in which the reader's own identities might relate to the information presented). The book is well-organized, with 20 short chapters divided into 4 sections, plus a helpful glossary, notes, and additional resources listed in the back. The author's letter to the reader at the beginning also provides important context and advice for the work ahead, such as, "I hope you will share this book with your friends and families because fighting racism really isn't something you can do all on your own."

Books that aim to help young people make a difference in the world can sometimes come across as preachy to their intended audience - but I anticipate this one will do just the opposite, drawing in tweens and teens with the colorful graphics and engaging format, and leaving them with new knowledge, self-understanding, and tools to confront racism in their own lives. And that goes for us adults too!

I cannot day enough how much I loved this book.

Everything in it from the images to the quotes to the message. It was well thought out, well executed and absolutely beautiful.

This book should be read by everyone. Learning about inclusion, privilege, human beings choices and more, I found my mind being opened wide to issues we cannot ignore and understand them much better than I did before reading this book.

This is a tool to teach people to be kind and be strong and be better to one another.

The first thing I would like to say about this book is that it is not just a book for children: things are framed in ways that are easily understood but do not mistake 'easy to understand' with 'nothing for adults to learn.' The second thing I would like to say, as usual, is that as a white-passing PoC make sure that you focus more on reading reviews from black people and non white-passing PoC.

This book is absolutely wonderful! I have spent a great deal of time in the last ~6 years educating myself on racism and I learned so many things from this book (like I expected to!). Do not think that a degree in any relevant field means this book has nothing to teach you. I really appreciated that while "This Book is Anti-Racist" did not include graphic details about that racism can do, it still included (and named) the black people like Emmett Till & Trayvon Martin who have been been killed for being black.

One of the reasons I think this book is good for everyone is because of the exercises it contains. I expected the exercises to be something like 'notice when you say racist stuff' but it was so much more than that. Truly Tiffany Jewell has done a wonderful job creating exercises that anyone can benefit from doing. Some of them were things I was already doing in my head, but she has made them much more powerful and easier to grapple with.

The pictures and the colour in this book keep it engaging and enhance but don't detract from the overall message which is excellent. My one critique would be that disabled people are mentioned but not really pictured but this is a truly minor critique.

This is a book I will be purchasing and will be returning to again and again to check in on how and what I am doing and how I and those around me can be better.

Tiffany Jewell, you have my utmost respect and thanks.

Tiffany Jewell’s book, This Book is Anti-Racist, is not just a fantastic book for youth who are looking to increase their own activism. It is also a tool for young adults to make sense of their own identities and to dive deeply into issues of privilege. Jewell does a remarkable job of conveying the importance of activism, without making it seem like this will be easy for teens who are still concerned with social image.

I was lucky enough to receive an Advance Reader Copy of this book through NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books. It is one of the best tools that I think a family or classroom could have to introduce a variety of identity groups, institutional racism, and methods for combating racism in communities. In a relatively short text, Jewell provides an enormous amount of information. While this could have been overwhelming, Jewell thoughtfully includes opportunities for reflection at the end of each chapter in her book (there are 20 chapters, so many opportunities to reflect). Readers are asked to think deeply about their own identities, their histories, and their actions when they encounter racism in their communities. These opportunities for reflection also allow for readers to process the large amount of information that is packed into each chapter of the book.

While the information throughout the text is very intense and readers might start to feel a bit overwhelmed by all that they are facing as anti-racism activists, the illustrations by Aurélia Durand are bright and vibrant, showing the power and energy of small groups and individuals taking action against injustice. While Jewell never makes it seem like the journey will be easy, this book provides hope that young activists will prevail.

This is an incredibly unique and special book that empowers young people to identify their place in fighting for a world without racism. It’s full of thoughtfully chosen language, writing prompts, gorgeous illustrations, and easily understood data. Perfect for pre-teens and teens, but also great to share with adults who are trying to better understand how to use their privilege and be better allies.

‘Racism is personal prejudice and bias and systemic misuse and abuse of power by institutions‘.

A must read book, not only for children and young adults but for everyone.

After presenting the concepts of race,identity,racism,inclusion and predominant culture, the author introduces the readers to the the multiple ways in which people have been mistreated and discriminated over the course of centuries.

Vibrant illustrations accompany suggestions and way to engage and fight against stereotypes and racism.

This book is poignant and full of information. It could be overwhelming,however it is an amazing resource that can be accessed later in time.
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A colorful and engaging book about racism and how to recognize it and take action against it. This book is appropriate for middle grade kids through adults. The information is presented in an easy to understand manner and each chapter ends with activities that you can do to help you understand the message and yourself better.

This was a great read! I believe this book can be a great read for 12-20+ year old readers because of the language and the way this book approached the topic of anti-racism. Throughout the book, as mentioned in the title, there are 20 lessons on how to fight racism, and also it included different activities to reflect on each of the topics discussed by the author. I found this book to be really engaging and easy to read. Would really recommend to young readers.

This is such a beautiful book that also packs a powerful punch and has great lessons for people of all ages. Tackling racism from a base level and building up to the things that we should be doing every day to be anti-racist compiled with bright and engaging artwork and personal stories is what makes this book so great and something that everyone should read. I love that each lesson ends with activities to either do on your own or to bring to a classroom or group setting to work together on these tough lessons. This can also help younger kids get involved in this book that I think is perfect for those in high school and up.

Beautifully presented, this book takes a proactive approach in explaining the importance of being antiracist in a way that young people can easily digest. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an ARC egalley.

This is straight to the point & no-nonsense. It is informative & relatable.

It can be accessed by all ages & would be a great resource in middle schools and older!

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 lessons on how to wake up, take action, and do the work by Tiffany Jewell is the second-best book to Ibram Kendi’s How to be an Antiracist when it comes to giving young adults a better understanding of this subject. This book is empowering, informative and it gets to the point. I went ahead a pre-ordered two copies for my daughter’s English teacher class library. Our kids need this.

Thank you, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and Netgalley for gifting me a darc. Over all I gave this book a 4/5 star.

D/loaded this on #NetGalley &, after a browse, it looks like a really interesting book for teens to work through & discuss. Thought provoking stuff from Tiffany Jewell with striking illustrations by Aurélia Durand (it is American but refers to the UK often) #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/K1myNS2WRH

A beautiful book, bright and creatively illustrated with the most important message. I believe this book would be suitable for not only school age (teenagers) but older as it is so well done. Presented well, easily understood, written in plain English and each chapter has different activities. It has 20 lessons for anti-racism teaching about privilege, inclusion, conscious and unconscious choices. I recommend this book for everyone. A truly beautiful and much needed book.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Brightly illustrated, engagingly written, and accessible primer for young readers. Does more than simply mention intersectionality and colorism in passing. Includes thoughtful activities, glossary, and further reading.

Thank you Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for sharing an eARC with me in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a must have in all classrooms. It is written in an accessible way that readers of all ages could gain knowledge from. What I liked the most was the openness of the author Tiffany Jewell. She shared stories of when she stayed silent and should have spoken up. She was real in her experience and her advice. I also loved the activities she recommends. I wrote them all down and plan on journaling each day on them. This is an important resource.

Wow, what a great book! It presents racism in a direct but thorough way, focusing on things a wide variety of topics like institutional vs. personal racism, intersectionality, and the difference between race and ethnicity. It encourages the reader to identify and understand their own identity and gives clear ways to combat racism. I'd recommend this for children in middle school and up as some of the topics may be a bit complex for a younger audience. Though the first chapters on identity could be useful for younger children. Honestly, this would even be great for adults interested in learning about race and becoming anti-racist.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

This is a beautifully illustrated and brilliantly to the point book that will make children first think about and understand their levels of privilege and then start to look at what they can do to change the status quo and deal with systemic racism. It is not enough to do nothing, and this is a great starting point to try to show children what they can do and how to feel less powerless. This would be a great tool for the classroom. It's also a great tool for adults - to read, digest and think about what you should be doing in your own life.

A very important resource

This book could not come at a better time. Tiffany Jewell explains racism and anti-racism, for children starting at around ten years. The book contains 20 lessons on how to wake up, take action, and do the work, which are underlined by beautiful illustrations. It explains racism very well and makes some excellent points. Throughout the book, there are exercises to work through. It refers to the US and UK mostly but is written for readers all over the world, which I highly appreciate. A great resource for classrooms and libraries, for parents of all children, and for adults as well.

“This Book is Anti-Racist’ by Tiffany Jewell is a book designed for older children/young adults to teach them about racism and the lessons they need to learn in order to be anti-racist but this is a book EVERYONE can benefit from reading/owning! This book blew me away - it is informative, eye-opening, challenging and educational. I believe every school needs to own copies of this. In her introduction, Tiffany Jewell writes that “This is the book I wish I’d had when I was younger...” and this is also true for me. I am 39 years of age and there was information in this book that I was not aware of and had never been taught.

I have a 6 year old and a 4 year old and, while this book is too detailed in parts to read to them and is better suited to older children, I have been able to use the concepts in some of the chapters as discussion points with them. One of the messages of the book is that we are never too young to talk about racism. I have definitely been guilty of thinking that with my children. This book has educated me that it is too big a problem to be ignored at any age and that saying you don’t see colour is a micro-aggression. “We begin to form prejudices when we are two years old. Our biases are absorbed, we take them in and they become a part of our belief system. But they can change.”

This book is set out in 20 chapters; each offering a lesson in how to be anti-racist and building on the chapter before. The book clearly explains all terms and concepts discussed; such as micro-aggressions, internalised racism, personal racism and white saviourism. Important terms are defined in the glossary or highlighted again in the pictures. Each chapter ends with an activity to further thinking and discussion around what that chapter has outlined.

I cannot recommend this book enough. The design is fantastic and the illustrations are bold, diverse, eye-catching and vibrant. It would be an important addition to any book shelf and a book that we should all pick up and dip into again and again as ‘Anti-racism is a life-long work.”

This book is a wonderful guide for a multitudes of age range. Having these types of books published and read by as many people as possible are so important because it can really change your narrative and help you grasp the bigger picture. I thought this book was gorgeous and that the blurbs were informative, super relevant, and covered all the main topics.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for an honest review.

A wonderful book that I feel can help all ages educate themselves and others. A colourful and interactive book!

Incredibly timely book. I will absolutely recommend this book to all teachers I know - great kid-friendly terms and way of introducing tough subjects and difficult concepts. This book provides wonderful lessons on confronting your privilege and working through dismantling the white supremacy that exists in our world. Highly recommend!!

This is a powerful and challenging non-fiction title for children and young adults. Comprising of 20 lessons that address identity, privilege, racism, responding to it and building solidarity against it. Each chapter is highly accessible with comprehensive details on the specific areas being discussed. It is clear and uncompromising with practical activities to help readers think about themselves and the world around them. I found it absorbing to read and certainly gave me a lot to think about. I have already ordered copies for libraries in my authority.

I was so excited to receive the E-Arc from netgalley for this book. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. Then I went back and reread. I am sure that I will reread again. This book is perfect for a family to do together or for preteens and teens to do on their own. Each chapter has a lesson and an activity. I did not do the activities this time through, but I will go back and do them. The book read like a conversation. I felt that Tiffany Jewel was on my couch teaching and guiding me. While there was plenty of history, it did not read like a history book. I loved how Tiffany taught us vocabulary, gave us history and then showed us ways to use what we learned. This book is incredible.

If you are looking for a book to teach children about racism, this is it. 5+ stars. Excellent.

This books is incredible and a staple for every household. It educated me and my eldest son and will be sharing it with my youngest as he grows too.

I am so thankful I had the opportunity to review This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell through NetGalley. #ThisBookIsAntiRacist #NetGalley
I have been trying to listen, learn, and grow, and this was an excellent resource. This book is fantastic for teen/ya and I loved the included activities and journal prompts for personal growth. It was thought provoking and gave space to challenge yourself, racism in general, and personal prejudices. I do think that since this is aimed at the teen/ya audience there should have been more caution applied in the scenario of witnessing a police interaction, but maybe that is rooted in my own discomfort and privilege.
The only other thing I wish the book had included in the vocabulary or otherwise explained was the term folx and the "need" for it in place of folks.

I am very impressed with how Tiffany Jewell took such an important topic and broke it down for everyone to understand and relate to. The book is divided into 4 sections and 20 chapters to navigate the reader into understanding identity, making sense of the world, taking action against racism, and working in solidarity against racism. The different activities provided help the reader delve deeper into the topic. I would recommend this title to middle school students to adults. This is such an important and powerful book.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for providing this text in exchange for an honest review.

If you're looking for a book that not only informs but brings to light some very important topics, Tiffany Jewell's book is where it's at.

This book goes over racism, personal growth, identity, and general lessons on how to be a good person. It's the kind of positive book I needed when I was younger and I'm sure people today need to read. We're all different and differences can make us stronger. Why destroy others for their differences?

I could easily see classrooms and educational groups picking this book up. It makes learning about the topics of gender and racial differences very simple and makes understanding so easy.

My only negative about this book is the illustrations are kind of weird. Some of them sat strangely with me and I felt they creeped me out more than fit with the story. The colour is bright and amazing though. Otherwise, this book is a gem!

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I wanted to read this book to educate myself and from the first few chapters, I was overwhelmed. There is a lot of information in this book and worse, there's a lot of information I don't know - and I should.

This is definitely something I will need to return to. I like how the book was clearly broken up and gave so many relatable examples and even activities with things to think about. I work with kids and this is a great tool for discussing anti-racism and being an ally.

I'm going to try and get hold of a physical copy because every inch of the page was filled with text or images and it was a lot to take in as an electronic copy.

Lastly, I mistakenly thought this was a children's picture book, and although it IS a picture book (and I love the pictures and the colours), it is very much something for older readers or adults.

This Book is Anti-Racist is an excellent and eye opening read. Ten copies belong on every library shelf! This book should be made as available as possible for all teens.

This is a FABULOUS resource for everyone interested in anti-racist materials. Highly recommend for everyone of all ages.

I was gifted a copy of this book from @netgalley and @QuartoPublishingGroup in exchange for an honest review. This book is out now ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a must have book for any middle grade and up classroom. The book is beautiful to look at and has much needed information. It is bright and colorful, which I think would be appealing to kids, and the information is presented in an easy to understand way without being overwhelming. I like that there are acitivies placed throughout the book to get the reader thinking about their own actions. I also loved thr positive affirmations throughout the book like, "You have the ability to create a new history." Aduots could greatly benefit from reading this book as well. It is by no means just a children's book.
#ThisBookIsAntiRacist #netgalley #quartopublishinggroup

Required reading.

This book is perfectly designed for a lot of different reasons, but the one that really stands out for me is that it could be a reading/processing/accountability group so easily. Everyone has a notebook .Everyone does the exercises, either together or separately and then discuss together. Done! Curriculum all in the book.

I especially liked the explanations of intersectionality and the glossary.

This belongs on everyone’s bookshelf! It’s a great opportunity to learn and reflect on these topics. Even I, as an adult, learned a few new things and found some things to work on. It should definitely be on every older child’s reading list. It’s simple, easy to understand. Great definitions throughout. There are vibrant pictures and colors on every page. I loved that there were exercises throughout the book for you to answer as well. This was incredibly well done. Highly recommend to all!

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

A powerful, no-nonsense look at racism, what it is, WHY it exists, and some highly practical advice around what to do about it. A timely and sadly much-needed book that starts important conversations - conversations many people might struggle to have because...where do you even begin? This cuts right to the point. No holding back. I think as a society we need to be able to have these kinds of discussions from an early age (I'm part of an ethnic minority though so that's essentially a given - we don't have the luxury of "waiting until they're older" - but to be clear, this is a book for *everyone*.) It's not okay to say you don't "see colour" or "see race". As the book says, it's not enough NOT to be racist. We have to be "anti-racist". This book explains how.

I loved this book, I found much more than I expected to find in it. It is very didactic and direct, the author present her ideas clearly and efficiently, she explores the theme gradually showing a little about history, making us understand what racism is and how it dominates society, how we should position and that this is not a job to be done alone but always together.

Another thing that I liked in the book is that it is a possible indication to anyone, no matter the color of their, because the author was careful to make the book effective for anyone, always indicating positions that any person would have depending of your color. This is a great educational book for children and teachers alike.

The book has several activities to be carried out after the completion of each chapter and I think this interesting because it reinforces what was read. This is not a book to be read one time, it needs to be visited frequently because we always need to review our positions and ideas.

This book is absolutely fabulous, though I wish we didn't need it so much. Jewell did an amazing job explaining a number of really challenging topics so that kids of a variety of ages could get something out of it. This is one of those books that should be in every school across the country.

This is a book that some people may find confronting, as (I would hope) most readers would look at this book, thinking they are not racist.
It is a 'no holds barred' look at what racism means. It's the kind of book that makes you think, and that's what we need, now more than ever.
Most people would read this, with the belief that they are not racist. After reading this, you will have a close look at the things you say and do, and how that may be construed, and questions your behaviour and actions.
It also looks at how we deal with the behaviour and attitude of others. Reminding us that it's not OK to turn a blind eye to racism in any form, and that by turning a blind eye, we are just as guilty.
Perfect for our school market, great to use with students, but equally valuable to use with teachers

This beautifully illustrated book is a much needed guide to not only the young target readers, but those outside of it. With inclusive and approachable language, the book It's filled with terms, knowledge and activities-- all geared for the reader to transform and thrive as an anti-racist. As an avid reader of both non-fiction and fictional antiracist texts, I found this book to be a beautiful oasis. I'd recommend this to author-named the target audience-- everyone. You.

Thank you to the Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a copy of This Book is Anti-Racist.

Like many, I am attempting to read more diversely and this book is great. Whilst it is a book written for everyone, I think this is a brilliant book for children and teenagers. The book is broken down in to easy to understand chapters with activities to be completed whilst reading as well as in day to day life.

The art in this is just beautiful and a few times I caught myself stopping to try and find a print version that I could purchase, as well as being a brilliant read I would recommend it for the art work too!

This book is perfect for young adults and even children. I love the illustrations and colors. But it provides so much more than something pretty to look at. It’s gives history and steps for educating about racism. This is absolutely phenomenal.

Tiffany Jewell writes a timely and informative book. It isn’t enough to not be a racist. One must be an anti-racist. This book gives definitions and examples of racism and ideas to fight racism. I would recommend this for middle school students.

I received an e-arc through NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I found this novel to be very informative. As a white woman, I don't know the experiences the BIPoC culture has gone through nor do I experience these experiences myself. I can only know what I see happening and hear the stories of the BiPoC culture. However, I can help them dismantle systemic racism and be an ally. This Book is Anti-Racist helped me understand how I can help others to fight for equality among all their experiences.

I definitely do want to read more books like this one because they are so informative.

Like many, I'm sure, there have been numerous occasions in my life in which I have found myself feeling disheartened about change. I've been in moments where I was unsure what I could possibly do to fix the horrible things I saw in the world, moments where I felt like everything I tried was useless. I guarantee at some point or another we all end up in that space. The thing I love about <em>This Book is Anti-Racist</em> by Tiffany Jewell and illustrated by Aurélia Durand is that it offers an opportunity to move past those moments of feeling helpless and provides readers with actionable goals.

I will always be immensely grateful to resources like this. It is an unfortunate thing about this world and people in general that we often choose the easy path with nearly everything. This is actually rooted in our own psychology, the inclination that leads us toward taking shortcuts and not putting in the extra effort required for nearly everything. And while this is something everyone, including myself, need to work hard to combat every day it is nonetheless immensely helpful when books like this are put together. Not only do they bring the history and material to educate others on topics like racism and the difference between being not racist and being anti-racist, but they offer life-applicable goals and information to lead readers toward the next steps they must take.

<em>This Book is Anti-Racist </em>is an incredibly pertinent read, one that literally everyone can benefit from picking up. The fact of the matter is that when you don't know everything and you're not sure how to go about fighting for much-needed change, you have resources available and ready to help you. This book is one of those resources and I have high hopes that it will help many people develop a better understanding of racism and pave a path forward of purposeful action to bring about change.

And yes, while I did find the phrasing of folx distracting and unnecessary--I don't know the history, but I'm pretty sure the word folks is gender-neutral--the most important take-away from this book has nothing to do with a single word choice. So, please, don't let that one word pull you away from the broader importance of the message this book is sending.

<em>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</em>

Reading this book was not a comfortable experience and I am fine about that, because it is one of the most important books that I have read for a long time. It encouraged me to question my belief in being a non-racist and begin a journey standing up as an anti-racist ally. Almost all of the cultural beliefs and influences I experienced growing up (family, friends, TV, books) that have shaped my life are white-centric, my only BIPoC influences are from the books I read and the TV and films that I watch. There has been an increase in BIPoC stories, in the news, films and books but it is vital that more BIPoC lives are represented, going way beyond the equality quota. I was aware that the stories in my library were white-centric and have been readdressing this for some years, from buying titles such as those that question the history of colonisation and Scotland's role in slavery to fiction by BIPoC authors. It is a slow process to decolonise the collection and to rebuild it to represent as many BIPoC lives as possible. This book is fantastic and I want all of our learners and staff to read it.

This Book Is Anti-Racist : 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work, is the ultimate education tool. It's interactive and informative and is an absolutely fantastic read for both children and adults.

The most important thing about this book is that it doesn’t only talk about change, but it makes the reader do some heart work. It is broken down into categories so that the terms are understood, there is contextual history, self-work and reflection, tools, and setting goals. The chapters are also short and each chapter is followed with an activity. This isn’t just a work of nonfiction - this book is a resource. It will make you think, and then take action.

I appreciated the author including her own personal accounts because it made this even more real. You are learning someone else’s experience, and she was honest and vulnerable, and that helps readers learn, and do some growing.

I would love to see adults pick up this book along with their preteen and YA kids so that understanding and change can truly start on the home.

Even though the demographic targeted for this book is teen/YA, everyone needs to read this book.

Not the first book Sophie read this month but by far the most important was This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work by Black author Tiffany Jewell. This book is an introduction to systemic racism as it is today, the history that has allowed it to thrive, and also to hands-on activism. It is aimed at teens, helping give them the tools and the language they need to help them stand up to the racist individuals and systems they encounter around them, but it will also be hugely valuable to adults and it is filled with illustrations by Black illustrator Aurélia Durand that are bold, bright, and powerful.

The book is divided into four sections. It begins with “Waking Up”: this introduces broad concepts like social identities, the differences between race and ethnicity, and what exactly racism is (and isn’t). The next section – “Opening the Window” – looks at the history of racism across the west, touching on important stories from the USA, UK, France and elsewhere in easy to understand language. Section three – “Choosing My Path” – introduces ideas for fighting back including disruption, interruption, and solidarity, and the final section – “Holding the Door Open” – looks at privilege, allyship, and building relationships.

Throughout the book are twenty activities to help you learn about yourself and how you fit into or stand outside the dominant culture through things like race, gender, sexuality, and economic class. From the very beginning you are encouraged to grab a notebook and write down thoughts and ideas to help you understand yourself, and also see where you hold privilege and power that you can use to fight systemic racism. In fact, Sophie considered this book to have one of the best explanations of privilege she has ever come across.

Sophie came away from This Book is Anti-Racist feeling not only more informed about racism but also with concrete ideas of things she can do right now to help combat it. She highly recommends this book to anyone trying to “educate themselves” and consistently do more in their lives to help the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

Overall, I love this book! The information is relatable and understandable for younger readers, such as middle school age. There are activities after each topic that encourage the reader to think about their identity. They are a little repetitive at first, but interesting throughout. It covers very important topics that might be difficult to explain concisely, so this is a great resource.

Similar to the author, I grew up with light skin with my white mother around her white family. Many of the questions she asks are ones I contemplated. Why was I in the gifted and talented program with all white classmates? Why could I question my teacher but the other People of Color in my class were considered disrespectful? Why did none of my teachers look like me or my classmates?

The chapters are thoughtfully placed and paced. Children will learn definitions to words they probably have heard often and new words they will use moving forward. Some of the most powerful stories they will hear will be the historic events. While the focus is on America, tragic unjust events happened around the globe and many were due to government laws.

After every short chapter there is an activity. The suggested activities will allow children to self reflect while connecting to their family. These are perfect times to pause. I'm a crier,
sometimes I cry for me, my family, or the world. This is not an easy topic to face head on which is why I couldn't advocate for this book if you are going to skip the activities.

This is such a relevant book that everyone should read. I will be adding this to my classroom library for all students to read as a tool to become anti-racism. I highly recommend. Thank you to the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Educators can learn some things from Tiffany Jewell. The book is formatted so that people of all ages can read it and take something away from it. I admit that I am reading this after the BLM protests/discussions during the summer of 2020. This was one of the books featured on several lists which show I became aware of this title. The descriptions and examples within the book are easy to understand. I found the activities a little more difficult to understand, but think they would be great to try and discuss in a classroom setting.

This is an excellent guide and workbook! It’s aimed at kids/young adults, but it would be helpful for an adult, too. It’s packed with information and action steps. I highly recommend!

"What we do not know, our lack of information and knowledge, contributes to our prejudices and biases".
I love the bright and fun representative illustrations throughout this book they really add to the experience.
While this book was published before everything happened this year- it is so on point for the things we are facing currently, as a society and individuals in 2020. While written for young(ish) readers, it is a great place to start for all ages and it doesn't feel "childish" it is very appropriate for any reader. There's also journaling and other reflective activities to do throughout it, which I think is fantastic. I love Tiffany's voice throughout the entire thing - it's clear, non-biased, and straight to the point. There is no anger, negativity or influence in any direction, she just states the facts as facts - and they are absolutely heard loud and clear. This gorgeous book is approachable and informative and I'd say is a must-read for everyone.

This book is a crash course - it breaks down social identity, privilege, marginalization, race vs. ethnicity, racism, microaggressions, prejudice, allyship and so much more.

This is one of the most insightful, compelling and beautifully compiled book I have read. During each page I found myself learning more, even as an adult. It had a brilliant way of explaining different definitions surrounding racism and giving excellent examples to further push these ideas and the need to take action. I specifically found the discuss on calling out and calling in very important. Also, the illustrations were absolutely stunning. I will be suggesting this book to all friends and family.

Practical and accessible, this book is the perfect place to begin educating yourself on what it means to be anti-racist and how to apply this to everyday life. Jewell breaks the book down into succinct chapters where topics are discussed broadly and academic terminologies are defined in plain language that are easy to understand. Jewell also peppers each chapter with examples from her own life and challenges the reader to reflect on their own experiences by providing an applied writing activity at the end of each chapter. There were a few sections in the book where important topics or events were glossed over or written in somewhat contradictory terms (the only thing keeping me from giving this book a full 5-stars). With that said, an ample section including notes, a glossary, and a further reading bibliography at the end of the book provide the reader with additional information to help them continue with their research into this topic. Overall, this is a highly recommended resource for any YA library and classroom, as well as for anyone looking for an introductory text into anti-racism.

Older students and young adults will greatly benefit from this comprehensive self reflection book about racism and it's related components. Lots of important and poignant topics are presented most with engaging self reflection activities. Refreshingly honest and vital for middle and high school students!

This book serves as a great source for information for recognising racism and intentionally taking action to address and help dismantle it. This book presents information that is both applicable at an individual and a group level. Furthermore, not only does this book armour the reader with information, but it also provides practical activities such as reflection and journaling throughout the read. The reflective and journaling activities are extremely beneficial, enabling readers to effectively dismantle concepts and therefore grapple better in reacting to various situations.

The book is divided into four sections and comprises of concepts that are broken down into concise chapters within the sections. The four sections of this book consist of:

1. Waking up: understanding and growing into my identities
The first phase introduces concepts such as identity, social constructions, and defines racism whilst providing examples and activities to deconstruct and help identify.

2. Opening the window: making sense of the world
The second phase builds upon the first, presenting a little bit of world history (mainly in the West) as well as introducing more deeper concepts such as micro-aggressions, colonisation, assimilation, amongst many other concepts. I appreciate how this book mentions colonisation and the effects of it.

3. Choosing my path: taking action and responding to racism
Following that, the third section concentrates reacting to racism and ways to do so.

4. Holding the door open: working in solidarity against racism
Finally, the final phase focuses on the portrayal of privilege and allyship.


I liked how the book introduced topics like intersectionality, concepts such as gender, neurodiversity, class, religion, amongst many other factors are considered and discussed.

Also, I loved the illustrations—they’re bright and vivid, complementing the book well. The art style keeps the reader engaged without detracting too much attention away from the narrative.


As a PoC (person of colour) myself, this book truly resonated with me and I deeply appreciate this book. Despite being a PoC, I, too have much to learn. And quite frankly, there is always more to learn in this field and I definitely learnt something new upon reading this book. Moreover, despite being marketed for a younger audience, I feel that this book is suitable for all ages. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Overall, this is a highly beneficial book, presenting important information regarding racism whilst also emphasising application in real-world scenarios.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the few books that are geared towards educating our future generations about racism. A great resource for teens and young adults, but as an adult, I also enjoyed reading this and took notes on some very important lessons and reminders. I believe that we can all do better, and books like this one give me hope that our children and generations to come would walk toward a more equal world with love and compassion.

This is a beautiful book, and although it is aimed at children, I strongly believe that this is a book that is perfect for all ages. I really enjoyed it as a 24-year-old.
It's very well written and informative. It's clear, easy to understand and there is a handy glossary at the end if you are not familiar with some of the terms used within the book. The illustrations throughout are eye-catching and really add to what the text is saying. This book is a work of art.
This is a book that will challenge how you think and react to the subject of race. There are activities to do throughout which makes you pause and think, and I think that these would be great to do alone and with others. I would especially love to see some of the activities done in the classroom.
I found myself pausing throughout the book and rereading certain paragraphs because they really made me think. I really love books that do this to me.

This is a book that should be in classrooms and libraries everywhere.

What a BRILLIANT read that needs to be spread further around the world--and not just the global book community! It is amazing, it is informative and it is enlightening. I strongly recommend!

This book is clear and informative with a lot of activities and calls to action. The layout is well designed the illustrations are bright and colourful. It's a useful book and I'm glad it exists in the world. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so important and eye opening. I loved learning and thinking about my own life with the different prompts. I cannot stop recommending this book. A must have for everyone. I just purchased it and I think I'll be rereading this in the future and definitely going to read this to my future children.

This book is an excellent introduction for children on issues of race and racism. The tone is conversational, with plenty of breaks and activities planned into it that provide opportunities for readers to engage with the text further. It is patient and does not condescend but frankly talks about race and systemic injustice in a way any child can understand. Parents too will enjoy reading along with their children.