Auckland Council Libraries: Antiracism for teens

Antiracism for teens

​This list for teens will inspire and help you understand the topics of racism, antiracism, decolonisation and white privilege and suggest ways you can get involved in activism.

This book is anti-racist

Tiffany Jewell

Book

This book is written for the young person who doesn't know how to speak up to the racist adults in their life. This book will give them the language and ability to understand racism and a drive to undo it.

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Things that make white people uncomfortable

Michael Bennett

Book

Michael Bennett uses humour to discuss racism and violence, denounce the NFL's abuses, and encourage black athletes in the NCAA and NFL to speak out against injustice both on and off the field.

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Stamped

Jason Reynolds

Book

This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future.

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We are not yet equal

Carol (Carol Elaine) Anderson

Book

When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins.

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Tell me who you are

Winona Guo

eBook

Realising that they had nearly completed high school without hearing any substantive discussion about racism, Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi took a gap year to collect first-person accounts of how racism plays out in America every day.

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The March against Fear

Ann Bausum

Book

Mississippi. 1966. On a hot June afternoon an African-American man named James Meredith set out to walk through his home state, intending to fight racism and fear with his feet.

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Steal this country

Alexandra Styron

Book

Read about why activism matters and get practical information on organising, marching, rallying, petitioning, voting with your wallet, volunteering, talking with relatives with different viewpoints, and using social activism to promote a progressive message....

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Youth and the law

Marcus Pawson

Book

Know your rights! This book on New Zealand youth law covers everything from children's rights to discrimination to privacy, information and censorship, and much more.

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How I resist

eBook

In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive.

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Black history matters

Robin Walker

Book

An important and hard-hitting chronicle of black history, written by a celebrated black historian.

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How to start a revolution

Lauren Duca

Book

An accessible guide for today's young adults on how to challenge the status quo and promote an equitable democracy.

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D.I.Y. resistance

Anthony Alvarado

Book

Recalls the successful actions through which people's movements have defeated tyrants throughout history: Defend free speech, look after your community, know your rights, fight racism and misogyny, organise, protest, network, publish.

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Protest in New Zealand!

Brent Coutts

Book

Provides an in-depth look at New Zealand protest movements during the 20th century, focusing on their causes and effects, and the events and people that drove them.

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The teen's guide to debating and public speaking

Claire. author. Duffy

Book

Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing, and looking critically at big issues.

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"I will not be erased"

Book

gal-dem, the award-winning online and print magazine, is created by women and non-binary people of colour. These essays tackle important subjects including race, gender, mental health and activism.

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Girls resist!

KaeLyn Rich

Book

An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality.

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Just mercy

Bryan Stevenson

eBook

In this young adult adaptation Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate.

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