Allies

Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, And Trying Again

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Pub Date 14 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 26 Sep 2021
DK | DK Children

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This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.

As an ally, you use your power—no matter how big or small—to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. 

From raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better ally.

There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because we’re all in this together. And we all need allies. 

A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to supporting charities. 
This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.

As an ally, you use your power—no matter how big or small—to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this...

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ISBN 9780744039917
PRICE $16.99 (USD)
PAGES 240

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The book is addressed to younger people and teenagers, so the language is easy to follow and all the used terms are explained in a digestible way. I loved the resources at the end of the book! The self reflection prompts made the experience of reading the essays more introspective and reflective, and the book list helped me add several titles to my TBR pile.

Allies is such an important book in today’s world. Although many of the things explained in it are probably already known to people who consider themselves allies, it’s a great starting point for the younger generations. It’s also a quick and amazing refresher course for all of us, no matter our age or experience, because allyship is a lifelong work which requires constant learning.

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I really enjoyed this. Being an ally is such a necessary goal to continue to reach for. This was a great book looking at hoe allies can show up, shut up and speak up. It shows how as an ally your goal is not to save the world, but to elevate and stand by marginalized people so they have support, not a mouthpiece. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is learning how to become a better ally or just learning how to be an ally at all.

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A great resource for allies. I loved the essay format and the different experiences shared in each one.

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