Readers Against Prejudice and Racism discussion

What books do you think are the best in exploring the issues of racism and prejudice? For me, the best books I think that explore racism and prejudice are:

1. The Butter Battle Book - This really explored the issue about how ridiculous wars can get and I think this book really sent that message through very well.

2. Any books written by Patricia Polacco: Patricia Polacco is well known for writing children's books that explores the issues that characters who are of different race or have disabilities face in front of their peers. Probably the best books that explores both racism and prejudice were Thank You, Mr. Falker, Pink and Say, Chicken Sunday, The Junkyard Wonders, and Mr. Lincoln's Way.

3. To Kill a Mockingbird

4. Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian
John Piper (Author), gets great reviews and is from a Christocentric view.

5.
Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men [Paperback]
Tod M. Ewing (Author)
Tod believes there is a noble transformational spirit in human beings, and that it must be tapped to genuinely overcome the remaining chasm between Blacks and Whites. He believes that unity and justice will be achieved only as we act upon principles inherent in that nobility. Experience a moving and spirited day in the life journey guiding Whites and Blacks to a new realization of their underlying oneness and its electrifying possibilities. Explore the transformation of consciousness it will require to move toward this vitalizing reality.

Brian wrote: "5.
Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men [Paperback]
Tod M. Ewing (Author)
Tod believes there is a noble transformational spirit in human beings, and that it must be tapped to genuinely overcome..."

This sounds like a great book! I'll have to check it out!

Blood Bone and Muscle wrote: ""

Looks good! I'll add it to the list!

First of all, I'm so glad this group exists! Thank you all.

A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki is an AMAZING way to get a once-and-for-all American history paradigm shift. It reveals how American policy impacted everyone other than white, northern European people.

Debby wrote: "First of all, I'm so glad this group exists! Thank you all.

A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki is an AMAZING way to get a once-and-for-all American history paradigm shift. It reveals how America..."

You're welcome Debby! It's always great to have a group that discusses about racism and prejudice! A Different Mirror definitely sounds interesting! I'll add it to the bookshelf!

A personal account of racism and colorism is The Sabi - looking at historical issues as part of the story line. To understand this topic from a personal point of view -
Interesting perspective from Africa -
highly recommended for reading and discussion

I'll be sure to check it out.

Um, there's also this book but it would need to be ordered. It's about being aboriginal in Winnipeg (That's in Canada~ XD). <-- Very Potter Musical quote.

Donald wrote: "A personal account of racism and colorism is The Sabi - looking at historical issues as part of the story line. To understand this topic from a personal point of view -
Interesting..."

Sounds great! Adding it!

Hey all - I've written a book that explores my experience of racism. As an upper-middle class white woman, it was shockingly invisible to me until... Waking Up White is the name of the book and if we choose to read it I'd be happy to send free copies to those who choose to read! Couldn't send to all 167 but the first twenty to let me know? Anyway, here it is if you want to check it out. Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race. So happy this group exists! Debby

Debby wrote: "Hey all - I've written a book that explores my experience of racism. As an upper-middle class white woman, it was shockingly invisible to me until... Waking Up White is the name of the book and if ..."

Awesome Debby! Adding it to the shelf!