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Book

Colorblind : a story of racism

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL 305.8 H3147 TEEN (POW)

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Publication Information

Los Angeles : Zuiker Press, [2019]

Physical Description

95 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Summary

"When Johnathan Harris was just eight years old, he and his brothers were roughed up and handcuffed by police officers. The experience left young Johnathan full of anger, suspicion, and hatred. As Johnathan tells us in Colorblind, his family--especially his incarcerated uncle--helped him overcome his own prejudices by teaching him about great leaders in African American culture--Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Jackie Robinson. Only by following their examples could he at last truly break free of the restraints of racism. His story is one of hope and optimism that all, young and old, should read."--Provided by publisher.

Notes

Includes an excerpt of Imperfect by Dounya Awada (pages 87-95).

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