Racism and Prejudice

From the Series Straight Talk About…
  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

Racism and Prejudice teaches tweens and teens about diversity and acceptance without badgering or insulting their intelligence. This clearly-written book deals with delicate, sensitive issues and answers questions such as: Is it ever okay to hate or discriminate against a person because of their race, gender, ability, or sexual orientation? Obviously it is never okay, and this book provides coping and resistance tools to those who have experienced racism and prejudice, and advice on how to examine and stop hateful behavior to those who have perpetrated acts of prejudice. Quotes from people who have fought prejudice make the topic "real." Stories from people who have experienced prejudice and people who have displayed prejudice both shed light on this difficult issue.

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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 7
Age Range 11 - 14
Dewey 305.8
Lexile 1000L
ATOS Reading Level 6.8
Guided Reading Level V
Subjects Health, Social-Emotional Learning
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF053140, JNF053220, JNF053160
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Racism and Prejudice - Children's Literature

Racism and prejudice can seem like such huge issues that one might wonder where to even start in making a difference. This book suggests that you do not laugh at jokes made at others’ expense, stand up for victims in a safe way, educate yourself, check your own attitudes and behavior. A brief overview of slavery and the Holocaust precede discussion of the individual and social repercussions of persecuting those who are different. This volume is part of the “Straight Talk About…” series, which includes the titles Cutting and Self-Injury, Child Abuse, Date Rape, Racism and Prejudice, Suicide, and Teen Pregnancy.

Author: Margurite Rodger

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