Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this for review. I'm really grateful to have had access to this book now when I am trying to read more books like this to educate myself.

The key message of this book? It's not just about being not racist, it's about being actively anti-racist. It's easy to think in your head 'that person said something racist' or 'this school curriculum offers a very white-centric way of looking at the history', but it's much harder to call someone out for their racism or write to your school or government and ask for a wider-reaching view of the world that included the atrocities white people did, as well as all the "great things" they achieved.

This book is a relatively short and quick read, organised into twenty sections, each with a lesson or tips on how to be anti-racist. At the end of each section, the reader is given an activity to do to make them reflect on their privilege or power, where they see imbalances in society and more. They are invited to constantly look back on these exercises and expand upon them as they go through the book.
It's the kind of non-fiction book I like; it involves you in the process. And, by inviting you to do activities, it feels more like a lesson that you're actively learning from, rather than something you were just buying or reading as a performative non-racist action.
It's an incredibly well put together, visually eye-catching book. It's full of bold colours and simple graphics. You could easily cut this book out and stick it all over the wall.

It's a book that will stay with me for a long time to come.

Tiffany Jewell has written a wildly thought-provoking and educational book that can be used as a great starting point for anyone beginning to do more research into BIPOC histories, unjust oppression, and current-day racism. Not only does Jewell educate her readers, but she explains in detail how you can take action by utilizing your privilege.

Even though this book is relatively short, it gets straight to the point and really packs a punch. I stopped time and time again to reflect, take notes, check my learned prejudices, be angry and shocked at the history I was never taught, and share information with family & friends.

"Racism is so deep within us. It is all around us and we have to be constantly aware of it so we don’t get consumed by the smog. It is so easy to rest inside of it, especially if you benefit from the system that has been designed for you."

This book is so important and eye opening. I loved learning and thinking about my own life with the different prompts. I cannot stop recommending this book. A must have for everyone. I just purchased it and I think I'll be rereading this in the future and definitely going to read this to my future children.

This book is an excellent introduction for children on issues of race and racism. The tone is conversational, with plenty of breaks and activities planned into it that provide opportunities for readers to engage with the text further. It is patient and does not condescend but frankly talks about race and systemic injustice in a way any child can understand. Parents too will enjoy reading along with their children.

Older students and young adults will greatly benefit from this comprehensive self reflection book about racism and it's related components. Lots of important and poignant topics are presented most with engaging self reflection activities. Refreshingly honest and vital for middle and high school students!

This book is incredibly important for everyone! The very relevant topics are addressed in a very informative way. I highly recommend this incredible book.

This book is clear and informative with a lot of activities and calls to action. The layout is well designed the illustrations are bright and colourful. It's a useful book and I'm glad it exists in the world. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book serves as a great source for information for recognising racism and intentionally taking action to address and help dismantle it. This book presents information that is both applicable at an individual and a group level. Furthermore, not only does this book armour the reader with information, but it also provides practical activities such as reflection and journaling throughout the read. The reflective and journaling activities are extremely beneficial, enabling readers to effectively dismantle concepts and therefore grapple better in reacting to various situations.

The book is divided into four sections and comprises of concepts that are broken down into concise chapters within the sections. The four sections of this book consist of:

1. Waking up: understanding and growing into my identities
The first phase introduces concepts such as identity, social constructions, and defines racism whilst providing examples and activities to deconstruct and help identify.

2. Opening the window: making sense of the world
The second phase builds upon the first, presenting a little bit of world history (mainly in the West) as well as introducing more deeper concepts such as micro-aggressions, colonisation, assimilation, amongst many other concepts. I appreciate how this book mentions colonisation and the effects of it.

3. Choosing my path: taking action and responding to racism
Following that, the third section concentrates reacting to racism and ways to do so.

4. Holding the door open: working in solidarity against racism
Finally, the final phase focuses on the portrayal of privilege and allyship.


I liked how the book introduced topics like intersectionality, concepts such as gender, neurodiversity, class, religion, amongst many other factors are considered and discussed.

Also, I loved the illustrations—they’re bright and vivid, complementing the book well. The art style keeps the reader engaged without detracting too much attention away from the narrative.


As a PoC (person of colour) myself, this book truly resonated with me and I deeply appreciate this book. Despite being a PoC, I, too have much to learn. And quite frankly, there is always more to learn in this field and I definitely learnt something new upon reading this book. Moreover, despite being marketed for a younger audience, I feel that this book is suitable for all ages. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Overall, this is a highly beneficial book, presenting important information regarding racism whilst also emphasising application in real-world scenarios.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the few books that are geared towards educating our future generations about racism. A great resource for teens and young adults, but as an adult, I also enjoyed reading this and took notes on some very important lessons and reminders. I believe that we can all do better, and books like this one give me hope that our children and generations to come would walk toward a more equal world with love and compassion.

What a BRILLIANT read that needs to be spread further around the world--and not just the global book community! It is amazing, it is informative and it is enlightening. I strongly recommend!

This is the perfect introduction to clear and succinct explanations of racism and privilege for middle grades and YA audiences. Tiffany Jewell uses history, her own experiences, and research to provide useful ways to dismantle racism and systematic oppression and explains it in a way that is fully accessible to kids. Every teacher needs to read this book and find ways to adopt it into their curriculum.

I was unable to review this book because the download wouldn't work. It sounds like a book thats right up my alley though and I hope to read it in the future.

This is a beautiful book, and although it is aimed at children, I strongly believe that this is a book that is perfect for all ages. I really enjoyed it as a 24-year-old.
It's very well written and informative. It's clear, easy to understand and there is a handy glossary at the end if you are not familiar with some of the terms used within the book. The illustrations throughout are eye-catching and really add to what the text is saying. This book is a work of art.
This is a book that will challenge how you think and react to the subject of race. There are activities to do throughout which makes you pause and think, and I think that these would be great to do alone and with others. I would especially love to see some of the activities done in the classroom.
I found myself pausing throughout the book and rereading certain paragraphs because they really made me think. I really love books that do this to me.

This is a book that should be in classrooms and libraries everywhere.

Educators can learn some things from Tiffany Jewell. The book is formatted so that people of all ages can read it and take something away from it. I admit that I am reading this after the BLM protests/discussions during the summer of 2020. This was one of the books featured on several lists which show I became aware of this title. The descriptions and examples within the book are easy to understand. I found the activities a little more difficult to understand, but think they would be great to try and discuss in a classroom setting.

This is an excellent guide and workbook! It’s aimed at kids/young adults, but it would be helpful for an adult, too. It’s packed with information and action steps. I highly recommend!

"What we do not know, our lack of information and knowledge, contributes to our prejudices and biases".
I love the bright and fun representative illustrations throughout this book they really add to the experience.
While this book was published before everything happened this year- it is so on point for the things we are facing currently, as a society and individuals in 2020. While written for young(ish) readers, it is a great place to start for all ages and it doesn't feel "childish" it is very appropriate for any reader. There's also journaling and other reflective activities to do throughout it, which I think is fantastic. I love Tiffany's voice throughout the entire thing - it's clear, non-biased, and straight to the point. There is no anger, negativity or influence in any direction, she just states the facts as facts - and they are absolutely heard loud and clear. This gorgeous book is approachable and informative and I'd say is a must-read for everyone.

This book is a crash course - it breaks down social identity, privilege, marginalization, race vs. ethnicity, racism, microaggressions, prejudice, allyship and so much more.

This is one of the most insightful, compelling and beautifully compiled book I have read. During each page I found myself learning more, even as an adult. It had a brilliant way of explaining different definitions surrounding racism and giving excellent examples to further push these ideas and the need to take action. I specifically found the discuss on calling out and calling in very important. Also, the illustrations were absolutely stunning. I will be suggesting this book to all friends and family.

Practical and accessible, this book is the perfect place to begin educating yourself on what it means to be anti-racist and how to apply this to everyday life. Jewell breaks the book down into succinct chapters where topics are discussed broadly and academic terminologies are defined in plain language that are easy to understand. Jewell also peppers each chapter with examples from her own life and challenges the reader to reflect on their own experiences by providing an applied writing activity at the end of each chapter. There were a few sections in the book where important topics or events were glossed over or written in somewhat contradictory terms (the only thing keeping me from giving this book a full 5-stars). With that said, an ample section including notes, a glossary, and a further reading bibliography at the end of the book provide the reader with additional information to help them continue with their research into this topic. Overall, this is a highly recommended resource for any YA library and classroom, as well as for anyone looking for an introductory text into anti-racism.

This beautifully illustrated book is a much needed guide to not only the young target readers, but those outside of it. With inclusive and approachable language, the book It's filled with terms, knowledge and activities-- all geared for the reader to transform and thrive as an anti-racist. As an avid reader of both non-fiction and fictional antiracist texts, I found this book to be a beautiful oasis. I'd recommend this to author-named the target audience-- everyone. You.

Thank you to the Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a copy of This Book is Anti-Racist.

Like many, I am attempting to read more diversely and this book is great. Whilst it is a book written for everyone, I think this is a brilliant book for children and teenagers. The book is broken down in to easy to understand chapters with activities to be completed whilst reading as well as in day to day life.

The art in this is just beautiful and a few times I caught myself stopping to try and find a print version that I could purchase, as well as being a brilliant read I would recommend it for the art work too!