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• This Book Is Anti-racist

  Jewell, Tiffany

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  Written for young people, whether white or BIPOC, to feel empowered to stand up to racism. Gain the knowledge to understand how racism operates in society and to actively work to undo it.

• Stamped

  Racism, Antiracism, and You

  Kendi, Ibram X.

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  YA author Jason Reynolds remixes Dr. Ibram X Kendi's iconic book 'Stamped from the Beginning' to make it accessible for young adults. Reynolds leads you through the history of African Americans in the United States, showing you why racism and anger…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How I Resist

  Activism and Hope for a New Generation

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  A collection of essays about activism and hope, edited by YA author Maureen Johnson. It features writing from a diverse group of writers, speaking to young people who are looking to stand up and speak up about the issues they see in the world.

• We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

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  Fifty diverse writers - including Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander - present poems, letters, art, and essays to empower young activists. Beautifully illustrated, this incredible book will give hope to young people wanting to learn and build a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Freedom Writers Diary

  How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them

  Freedom Writers

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  When a young English teacher intercepts a note in class depicting a racial cariacture, she discovers that her students know little about the Holocaust and the intolerance which contributed to it. Through journalling and reading first-hand accounts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The 57 Bus

  Slater, Dashka

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  A true story. Sasha is a white, middle-class and agender teen from a private school. Richard is a black teen from a crime-plagued neighbourhood who attends a public school. Each day their life overlaps on the bus ride home. But one afternoon, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

  Mendoza, Jean

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  A history of the United States from the perspective of its indigenous people. There are more than five hundred federally recognised Indigenous nations, comprising of nearly three million people. This book dismantles American myths and examines…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• They Can't Kill Us All

  Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement

  Lowery, Wesley, 1990-

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  An in-depth introduction to the #BlackLivesMatter movement for older teens. Reporter Wesley Lowery takes the reader through the racially-motivated police shootings that sparked protests and examines issues facing black communities. Interviews with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• March. Book One

  Lewis, John, 1940-2020

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  This three-part graphic novel series is an autobiography of civil rights leader and U.S Congressman John Lewis. The series takes you through his childhood experiences of segregation and his later involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Meet…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ManyAnswers: Civil Rights Movement (United States of America)

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  ManyAnswers is written by New Zealand librarians and is the go-to place for high-schoolers looking for homework help. This page introduces you to the Civil Rights Movement and links you to other online resources to deepen your understanding.

• Te Tiriti O Waitangi

  The Treaty of Waitangi

  Morris, Toby, 1980-

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  You've likely seen Toby Morris' illustrations on The Spinoff explaining social issues and, recently, COVID-19. In collaboration with the School Journal, Morris illustrates the story of the Treaty of Waitangi, explaining it's historical context,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hīkoi

  Forty Years of Māori Protest

  Harris, Aroha, 1963-

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  For older teens, this book provides an overview of the Māori protest movement. Photographs pull you into the behind-the-scenes work and the marches. 'Hīkoi' introduces you to the reasons behind the protest and delve into the meaningful impact…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ManyAnswers: Māori Land March 1975

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  ManyAnswers is written by New Zealand librarians and is the go-to place for high-schoolers looking for homework help. This page introduces you to the Māori Land March in 1975 that was in protest to the loss of Māori land. A great place for young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tangata Whenua

  An Illustrated History

  Anderson, Atholl, 1943-

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  This extraordinary, award-winning book tells the story of Māori, from migration through the Pacific, establishing themselves as tangata whenua, and the struggles colonisation has brought from the 19th century to today. Weaving together images of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Old Asian, New Asian

  Ng, K. Emma

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  Asian people have been in New Zealand since the gold rushes of the 1860s, so why are Asian New Zealanders still struggling to be accepted? In this book Ng examines the anti-Asian sentiment in New Zealand and shares her personal experiences as a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Island Time

  New Zealand's Pacific Futures

  Salesa, Damon Ieremia, 1972-

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  In this little book on a big topic, scholar Damon Salesa journeys through the 'islands' of Pacific communities within New Zealand, highlighting the Pacific innovators transforming our culture, and the racial segregation and social issues which…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Imagining Decolonisation

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  Decolonisation is a term that alarms some and gives hope to others. With real-life examples of the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori, this little book breaks down this big - and sometimes uncomfortable - topic. Discover a vision of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me and White Supremacy

  How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World

  Saad, Layla F.

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  Originating as an Instagram challenge, "Me and White Supremacy" leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy. It's goal is to provide white people with the teachings and tools to become…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• So You Want to Talk About Race

  Oluo, Ijeoma

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  The perfect reading for those looking to understand racial issues and the political climate in the United States. Oluo's writing is straight-forward, funny, and passionate as she guides her readers to reflect on how they think and talk about race.

• Why You Need to Stop Saying 'All Lives Matter'

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  "Let me be clear: stating that black lives matter doesn’t insinuate that other lives don’t". Rachel Elizabeth Cargel explains what 'Black Lives Matter' means and the effects of countering it with 'All Lives Matter'. You can learn more about Cargel's…Read moreRead more of this annotation