Favorite Category: Antiracism

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White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

By Robin DiAngelo
Why we recommend this book:
  • This book uses clear language to name and describe white privilege, and the all-too-common defensiveness that many white people reflexively experience when asked to consider and discuss racism.
  • Many people we know have cited this book as a part of their own journeys of growth and understanding.
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

By Frederick Joseph
Why we recommend this book:
  • Frederick Joseph’s memoir/guide talks directly to the reader, and shares real experiences from his past as well as current perspectives from artists and activists.
  • The clear language and engaging tone make this book accessible to teens and young adults, who may see some of themselves in Mr. Joseph’s descriptions of his own adolescence.
  • A beautiful blend of empathy-inspiring examples and concrete tools for personal – and societal – growth and change.
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

Race Cars: A children’s book about white privilege

By Jenny Devenny, LMSW
Why we recommend this book:
  • Through the experiences of two race cars who are friends, the story helps explain in a kid-friendly way the unfairness of white privilege.
  • The story is a little repetitive, and is written more for adults to read to children than for independent children to read on their own.
  • This can be a very helpful opening for important family conversations about privilege
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel