"When racist ideas, jokes, and images are treated as normal, they become deeply rooted in a society's culture. If we engage in racist insults or tolerate them--if we don't stand up and say "This is not okay!" -- then we teach others there is nothing wrong with racism".

(Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book)

I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to view this book, as a high school educator. I respect and appreciate that the author enters a tough conversation with students, while not condescending or oversimplifying the content. Fleming includes images that support what she is sharing, research wise, and I thought it was effective to include mentions on the roots of Anti-Semitism, as well as anti-AAPI propaganda, which is sometimes more rare when focusing on the roots of racist ideology and anti-racism in the United States.

I would like to brainstorm more about how to integrate this text into my high school literature curriculum, or even for advisory (similar to homeroom), but I think it is an effective nonfiction text to complement narratives, and I would add this text to my classroom library. Students and young adults have one additional resource to challenge their thinking and moves towards action.

"How can we honor the memory of those who helped build this country through their blood, sweat, and tears? What do you think should be done?"

This is the nonfiction book today's youth are looking for. Young people care about the injustices that exist around them and want to do something about it. This book will help them understand what is going on and why and how they can make a difference.