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Allies: Real Talk about Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again

Shakirah Bourne and Dana Alison Levy, eds.

Ages: 14+

Published: 2021

Publisher: DK/Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-7440-3991-7

Keywords: anti-racism, equality, equity, social movements, friendship

This anthology of essays and a black-and-white comic strip showcases power, privilege, and allyship to support others in the quest for social justice. Many resources and activities.