Allies: Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again
Allies: Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again
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Dorling Kindersley
Annotation: This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies. As an ally, you use your powerno matter how big or smallto su... more
Genre: [Social sciences]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6760489
Format: Paperback
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 09/06/22
Pages: 238 pages
ISBN: 0-7440-6665-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-7440-6665-4
Dewey: 305
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
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School Library Journal Starred Review (Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2022)

Gr 7 Up This anthology of essays is a candid exploration of allyship, described as, "A constant actnot a state of being." A general content warning is provided at the beginning advising vulnerable readers to put the book down or visit the resources in the back for assistance. The term ally is used to show the ways people with privilege show up and support those who are systematically oppressed. Other words used include accomplice or coconspirator . Co-editor Levy focuses on the importance of continually using the power of your privilege to speak out, stand up, show up, and boost voices of marginalized people to help take on oppression from systemic racism and other forms of discrimination. Levy frankly describes the practice of quiet allyship. This may come in the form of amplifying marginalized voices, shopping at BIPOC-owned stores, promoting inclusive books, following diverse voices on social media, and sharing pronouns. This book asks: Will you speak up, even when the oppressed person/group is not in the room? The anecdotes in this compilation are vast and astute, while still accessible to teens. Contributing authors include Aida Salazar, Eric Smith, I.W. Gregorio, Adiba Jaigirdar, Brendan Kiely, and more. Resources include recommended organizations, books, websites, and digital media from the authors. Tips for bystanders, how to call out racism, and prompts for self-reflection are also featured. VERDICT This stellar treasury of insightful and varied anecdotes provides readers with invaluable information as they navigate allyship. This would also be a spectacular choice for a classroom discussion/book club. Lisa Krok, Morley Lib., Cleveland, OH

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School Library Journal Starred Review (Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2022)
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-227).
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 7-12

This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.

As an ally, you use your powerno matter how big or smallto support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. 

From raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better ally.

There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because were all in this together. And we all need allies. 

A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to supporting charities. 

Dana's absolutely perfect fail-safe no mistakes guaranteed way to be an ally / by Dana Alison Levy
An open letter to the young Black queer / by Cam Montgomery
Hey kid, choose your battles / by Eric Smith
Round and round we go / by Kayla Whaley
This is what it feels like / by A.J. Sass
A bus, a poster, and a mirror / by Brendan Kiely
Travel logs of a Black Caribbean woman: embracing the glitches / by Shakirah Bourne
Stutter buddy / by Derick Brooks
The unsafe space / by Adiba Jaigirdar
Dismantling judgment / by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
"Why didn't anyone else say anything?" / by Naomi and Natalie Evans
From author, to ally, to co-conspirator / by I.W. Gregorio
Lupe / by Aida Salazar
"Did you know Gandhi was racist?" / by Sharan Dhaliwal
Lifting as she climbs / by Andrea L. Rogers
Counting on Esteban / by Marietta B. Zacker.

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