A White Duck in a Black Pond is an emotional, personal and engaging memoir from Dane Wycoff. As someone who has grown up and lives in a predominately white town in country Australia, I found this book to be an eye-opening and educational journey about the experiences of race, discrimination and identity. Dane’s desire to be accepted for who he is, whilst facing peer isolation, loss of friendship and alienation was a heartbreaking read. I think his desire to not assimilate and stand up for his beliefs and identity is a powerful message for readers.