This 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.
Why 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?
Rise Up! 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 Stamped: Remix, This Book is Antiracist,
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy, and The Black Friend.
*Praise for Rise Up!
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021
A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021
* "A clear and damning appraisal of the United States' long-standing
relationship with White supremacy--with actionable advice for readers to
do better." --Kirkus Reviews, **starred review
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* "A standout . . . sure to inspire young people to act." --Booklist,
starred review
"Rise Up! 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-winning author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club
