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Book

What is white privilege?

Call Number

  • J 305.8 ERIC (CEN, EAS, POW, WSQ)

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Publication Information

Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.

Summary

"Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. 'What Is White Privilege?' explores the concept of systemic and intrinsic racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content, as well as a PBL activity across the Racial Justice in America series. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--

Contents

  • What does white privilege look like?
  • Where did white privilege come from?
  • White privilege today
  • DO THE WORK!
  • Taking action.

Subjects

Added Authors

Kelisa Wing