Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning

I read this as it is part of the home school curriculum I will be using with my grandson. It is clearly written and very engaging, and includes lots of facts I was not aware of. Now he can read this one, and I will need to read the adult version- Stamped from the Beginning - to Get the historical details in more depth.

Must read

Excellent introduction to racism and antiracism, especially in America. Reynolds manages to cover a lot of information in very few pages. If you're an adult like me, it's a good starting point that can be easily expounded on by picking up the original book, Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, or any of the other reading material Reynolds recommends at the back of the book. I learned new things, but also Reynolds manages to clarify things I knew but still found a bit confusing, like the true history of Abraham Lincoln and more modern racist policies, like the "War on Drugs". Absolutely should be required reading!

#popsugarreadingchallenge2023 (prompt #18 - A book that's been banned or challenged in any state in 2022)

Y'all. This book is eye-opening and informational and inspiring. I listened to the audiobook and if you can, DO IT! Jason Reynolds reading his own writing is amazing. His flow and power and verve is great. I'm also going to read the physical copy of this book and I'll more than likely read the original by Dr. Ibram X Kendi. I want to read his full research.

Read it and allow yourself to be convicted and uncomfortable. You are more than likely reading this book because you want to know the real history and how you can do more than scroll and post your opinions on social media. Let yourself feel uncomfortable or guilty. And then do something to change yourself and uplift those that have been oppressed.

Should be required reading for students and their teachers.