What is Race? Who are Racists? Why Does Skin Colour Matter? And Other Big Questi

Description: What is Race? Who are Racists? Why Does Skin Colour Matter? And Other Big Questions by Nikesh Shukla, Claire Heuchan An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved.Talk about race is often discouraged, but this book aims to bring everyone into the conversation. It explores the history of race and society, giving context to how racist attitudes come into being. It looks at belonging and identity, the damaging effects of stereotyping and the benefits of positive representation. The authors talk sensitively about how to identify and challenge racism, and how to protect against and stop racist behaviour.Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.Part of the groundbreaking and important And Other Big Questions series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.Other titles in the And Other Big Questions series include:What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?What is Feminism? Why do we need it?Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes?What is Consent? Why is it important?What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where do values come from?What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?What is Mental Health? Where does it come from?What is Politics? Why should we care? Author Biography Nikesh Shukla (Author) Nikesh Shukla is the editor of British Book Award-shortlisted anthology The Good Immigrant, a collection of essays by British writers of colour about race and immigration in the UK. His debut novel, Coconut Unlimited, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and his debut YA novel, Run, Riot, was shortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Award. Nikesh has written for The Guardian, Observer, Independent, Esquire, Buzzfeed, Vice and BBC2 and BBC Radio 4. Nikesh was one of Foreign Policy magazines 100 Global Thinkers and The Booksellers 100 most influential people in publishing in 2016 and in 2017. He is the co-founder of the literary journal, The Good Journal and The Good Literary Agency. Claire Heuchan (Author) Claire Heuchan is an award-winning black feminist writer who blogs under the name Sister Outrider. She writes on subjects including race, power, identity and sexual politics and her work has been featured in several publications including 404 Inks Nasty Women. Table of Contents 1: What is Race?2: Who are racists?3: My experience: Claire Heuchan4: My experience: Nikesh Shukla5: Why does skin colour matter?6: My experience: Derek Owusu7: Race and racism in history8: My experience: Inua Ellams9: So, how far have we come?10: The murder of Stephen Lawrence11: My experience: Asim Chaudhry12: Skin colour and stereotypes13: My experience: Wei Ming Kam14: My experience: Becky Olaniyi15: Race and representation16: My experience: Nadine Aisha Jassat17: Race and rights18: My experience: Chitra Ramaswamy19: How does it feel to experience racism?20: How can you challenge racism?21: Unlearning racism22: What do you think?23: Glossary and further information24: Index Long Description An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved. Talk about race is often discouraged, but this book aims to bring everyone into the conversation. It explores the history of race and society, giving context to how racist attitudes come into being. It looks at belonging and identity, the damaging effects of stereotyping and the benefits of positive representation. The authors talk sensitively about how to identify and challenge racism, and how to protect against and stop racist behaviour.Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.Part of the groundbreaking and important And Other Big Questions series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.Other titles in the And Other Big Questions series include: What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? What is Feminism? Why do we need it? Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes? What is Consent? Why is it important? What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where do values come from? What is Masculinity? Why does it matter? What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? What is Politics? Why should we care? Promotional "Headline" An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved Details ISBN152630399X ISBN-10 152630399X ISBN-13 9781526303998 Format Paperback Author Claire Heuchan Pages 48 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2020 Imprint Wayland Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.8 Language English Publication Date 2020-07-23 Series And Other Big Questions UK Release Date 2020-07-23 Audience Age 9-11 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2020-10-12 AU Release Date 2020-10-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129284708;

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