In this important and compelling young readers adaptation of his National Book Award-winning
title Dr. Ibram X. Kendi writing with award-winning author Jason Reynolds chronicles the
story of anti-black racist ideas over the course of American history.Racist ideas in our
country did not arise from ignorance or hatred. Instead they were developed by some of the
most brilliant minds in history to justify and rationalise the nation's deeply entrenched
discriminatory policies. But while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and
distribute they can also be discredited. In shedding light on the history of racist ideas in
America this adaptation offers young readers the tools they need to combat these ideas - and
in the process gives society a reason to hope.Through a gripping and fast-paced narrative that
speaks to young readers on their level this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of
racist ideas - and on ways anti-racists can be empowered to combat racism in their daily lives.
