{"product_id":"9781250226389","title":"Rise Up! : How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRise Up!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Crystal Marie Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis urgent book explores the roots of racism and its legacy in modern day, all while empowering young people with actionable ways they can help foster a better world and become antiracists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhy are white supremacists still openly marching in the United States? Why are undocumented children of color separated from their families and housed in cages? Where did racism come from? Why hasn’t it already disappeared? And what can young people do about it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRise Up!\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today, connecting dots between the past and present. By including contemporary examples ripped from headlines and actionable ways young people can help create a more inclusive world, sociologist Crystal Marie Fleming shares the knowledge and values that unite all antiracists: compassion, solidarity, respect, and courage in the face of adversity.  Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eStamped: Remix\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Book is Antiracist, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Black Friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise Up!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A clear and damning appraisal of the United States’ long-standing relationship with White supremacy—with actionable advice for readers to do better.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A standout . . . sure to inspire young people to act.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRise Up!\u003c\/i\u003e is the invigorating, thought-provoking, eye-opening, and essential book about fighting white supremacy that I wish I had when I was a teen. Crystal M. Fleming writes about tough subjects with authority and compassion, and inspires with a roadmap for how we can change the world for the better.\" —Malinda Lo, author of \u003ci\u003eLast Night at the Telegraph Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2021\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A clear and damning appraisal of the United States’ long-standing relationship with White supremacy—with actionable advice for readers to do better.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"This absorbing, thoroughly researched book provides an in-depth look at racism and offers steps young readers can take to become antiracist advocates. . . The book’s positivity, depth of information not mentioned in other books for this age group, and the five steps provided to help people become antiracist advocates make this a standout and are sure to inspire young people to act.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A valuable research and classroom text that will build up an inspire young activists.\"   —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"This book uses gentle, approachable language to discuss a heavy topic with young adults of all races who are searching for change.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRise Up!\u003c\/i\u003e is the invigorating, thought-provoking, eye-opening, and essential book about fighting white supremacy that I wish I had when I was a teen. Crystal M. Fleming writes about tough subjects with authority and compassion, and inspires with a roadmap for how we can change the world for the better.\" —Malinda Lo, National Book Award-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eLast Night at the Telegraph Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRise Up! \u003c\/i\u003e is a book that I wish had been around when I was a teen! Sociologist Crystal Fleming exercises powerful ideas and teaching in this compassionate call to action. With an offering of barely-taught historical facts, characteristic quality writing and deft research skills, Fleming discusses the consequences of racism, settler colonialism, and other harmful forces that created the foundation of our society. \u003ci\u003eRise Up! \u003c\/i\u003eis  Fleming’s act of love to the next generation, offering knowledge to build awareness, motivation to right the wrongs of our nation’s past and present, and hope to create a brighter future. It’s a must-read and an excellent teaching resource!\" —Prudence L. Carter, Brown University, author of \u003ci\u003eStubborn Roots: Race, Culture and Inequality in U.S. and South African Schools \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eFleming provides readers with the language and knowledge necessary to begin an antiracist journey and offers five steps they can take to create change. She notes from the outset that racism can be an uncomfortable subject but expresses hope that teens learning about it early can enact change.\" —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Be Less Stupid About Race\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “A crash course in what will be a radically new perspective.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A]n insightful and irreverent text . . . her work is truly accessible; she breaks down complex concepts and constructs arguments effectively in jocular, witty prose.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Exceptionally well written, organized and presented.” —\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fleming’s strength is her expertise as a sociologist . . . she wields her data like a sword, shredding racist nonsense.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250226389\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. 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