[ISLMA-Share] P.O.V. racism 8th grade

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Tue Mar 20 08:26:48 CDT 2018


Jason Reynolds’ new books Ghost and Patina.
Although the take is not straight out racism, they are from black students’ point of views. The language, thoughts, and cultural differences are discussed. I think these books and offer a unique point of view and lend themselves to great discussion.

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> On Mar 20, 2018, at 8:20 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> Good Morning, Hive Mind!
> 
> I was asked by a teacher to curate a list of book titles for her honors students that explores racism from the minority point of view (along the lines of All American Boys; The Hate U Give; Dear Martin; etc----doesn't just have to be racism against african-americans though).
> 
> They just finished reading To Kill A Mockingbird and these books will be considered "companion" reading.
> 
> Any titles you can suggest would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!
> 
> -- 
> Sincerely, 
> Amy Hamernick
> Media Specialist
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> Century Jr. High
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