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Two YA books spark conversation about race and racial justice activism in youth
Two YA books spark conversation about race and racial justice activism in youth
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13 minutes
Released:
Sep 23, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Today, YA adult novels – both of which have faced bans from schools and libraries – focus on conversations with kids regarding race and police brutality. First, Angie Thomas talks about The Hate You Give, in which an unarmed black teenager is killed by a police officer. Thomas reflects on victims of racial injustice in this discussion. Then, we hear from Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely about All American Boys, in which a white teen witnesses his black friend be brutalized by a cop. The two authors discuss in an interview with Karen Grigsby Bates the importance of being proactive in racial justice.
Released:
Sep 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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