I'm Still Here (Adapted for Young Readers): Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me

By:

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis
An adaptation of the powerful New York Times bestselling account of growing up Black and female in America, completely rewritten with new stories for young readersAustin Channing Brown&’s first encounter with race in America came at age seven, when she discovered that her parents had named her Austin to trick future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Channing Brown writes, &“I had to learn what it means to love Blackness,&” a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America&’s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion.In this adaptation of her bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir, she explores how America&’s racial dynamics show up in the classrooms, friend groups, and conversations kids inhabit every day. &“I love being a Black girl,&” she writes. &“And sometimes being a Black girl in America is hard.&” Covering topics like representation, self-love, allyship, and being Black in public, Brown helps kids nourish their identity and make sense of how they fit into the world.For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, I&’m Still Here is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, inviting the reader to confront apathy, find their voice, and discover how Blackness—if we let it—can save us all.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780593240199
Related ISBNs:
9780593240182
Publisher:
The Crown Publishing Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Austin Channing Brown
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:
10–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

No Rating Yet