Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
Review Quotes: A NEW YORK TIMES Best Children's Book of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Praise for
The Talk: "The essays, stories, poems and letters . . . make plain that the hard conversations we all need to have about race are part of a broad reckoning with our nation's history.
The book's black-and-white images project love and support." --
The New York Times "This star-studded collection of #ownvoices authors calls readers in for
necessary reminders in service of everyday actions that we must pursue
to cultivate real change." --
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Though readers of color may find a number of these entries far too familiar, there is striking versatility in the approaches, cultures, and experiences of the authors that
will compel readers of all backgrounds to continue forward." --
Booklist, starred review
"Validating for readers already familiar with these kinds of talks and
importantly enlightening for those to whom the ideas of such restrictions are new." --
The Bulletin, starred review
"Through contributors' personal experiences with systemic issues, readers will recognize the necessity of having open dialogue with loved ones.
A compelling call to action." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A well-conceived anthology that
provides much-needed enlightenment and opportunity for both reflection and discussion." --
The Horn Book
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A heartfelt collection that speaks to the multifaceted and nuanced struggles of marginalized people." --
School Library Journal "This collection should speak to any child or adult--especially BIPOC children and adults--who has been affected by systemic racism and inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. . . . An anthology filled with abiding
inspirational messages of self-love and love for others." --
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