This would be great for middle schoolers. It is a beginner book for white people who don’t yet understand how to be antiracist.

I quickly read the first 30%, and if it continues as it has, solid four stars, potential for five. There is room for improvement in content presentation in the overall writing, discussions and bullet points. The action topics for white people and BIPOC people overlap, but the way it’s presented feels somewhat divisive, like white people need one part and everyone else needs another. I’ve known many blacks racist against Hispanics, Chinese racist against blacks, etc. and reformatting the book would be more inclusive for all.

I received an electronic ARC from SOURCEBOOKS Kids through NetGalley.
Fully acknowledging I'm not in the age demographic this book is designed for, it certainly made me think and reflect too. Saad brings readers through the history of racism and the strides being made to not only confront it but to take stands against it. Each chapter breaks down different terms and actions so readers see what each is (ex. White supremacy, Allyship, etc) along with offering examples and questions to reflect on. I like the format at the end of each chapter as Saad ends with Recap, Reflect, Respond.
It's not a comfortable read and is not designed to be. However, it is one that accepts and encourages readers to keep growing and learning about themselves and others. A terrific book for the young adult audience to encourage dialogue and recognition of these issues.

A substantial foray into the defining of white supremacy, racial appropriation and racial injustice.

Layla F. Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy: Young Reader's Edition, tackles an important and timely topic in a manner that is appropriate, engaging, and clearly explained for young adult readers. It encourages readers to keep a journal where they can honestly and possibly privately process the discussion and answer questions to help them sift through their own thoughts on race, ethnicity, nationality, and social issues related around all three categories. Each area of the book includes examples, definitions (both formal and explanatory), and examples. With her own perspectives as a Black person with roots in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, she is able to use give applicable and empathetic situations to support all topics in the book. Highly recommend for public library collections geared towards grades 6 - 12, colleges with high school equivalency coursework, and school libraries.

I'm a huge fan of Layla F. Saad's original version of "Me and White Supremacy" and was hoping this version would be the one I would share with the preteens and teens that I work with, as well as, when they are old enough, to be now tiny kiddo. I found the language extremely engaging and lighter in this version, without a dilution of the message. I greatly appreciated that the young reader version wasn't patronizing, which could be offputting. A great tool in the kit of any future anti-racism warrior.

Oh wow, what a ride! This is a very important book, for everyone. I am glad I have the chance to read this young reader's edition, which explains racism and all the problems with it really well. It is intense, and sometimes I had to put it down for a day or two to really let it sink in. The questions the author asks definitely make you think about these issues. I thought I knew some of the issues, but this book taught me more and makes me realise I am far from done studying these problems and working on them. Recommended, not just for young readers but also for adults.

This book should be required reading in all schools. An honest and frank look at white supremacy and how its impact colors life today. Each chapter focuses on one specific issue and is broken down into easy to understand sections. There's lot of clear explanations and definitions and examples to help the reader understand. While I don't agree with everything the author said, there's more than enough material to foster real discussion an a variety of race related issues. I highly recommend reading it with a journal to record your thoughts and responses. I think it would be even more powerful to read and discuss with a group. This is an excellent book club book - perhaps even spread out over multiple months to discuss one chapter a month. The entire point of this book is to raise awareness and thus help us all become better people. There's not a lot of blaming and no canceling in this book - just facts and opinions and lots of suggestions about how to think critically and how to do better in our own lives at being anti-racist and pro-human.

Highly recommended 4 1/2 stars!


Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is the perfect book to share with the young people I work with. Informative, engaging and practical - getting this into the hands of todays young 0eople could really have a long lasting impact.

I was thrilled and grateful to receive an ARC of this book to read and review. This is the younger version of Layla Saad's book Me and White Supremacy. The writing in this book is clearly designed for a younger audience but doesn't feel like it's talking down to kids. It covers lots of topics related to anti-racism and each chapter includes review questions and prompts to ponder. It would be a great book for a discussion group. I think this book will be really helpful for parents who want to discuss these topics with their kids and need age-appropriate materials. It's also really approachable for adults as well (I learned a lot even though it's labeled as a kids book!). It's a fantastic resource full of good information and history as well as self-reflection questions.

I'm not even sure what to say about this book other than every person needs to read it. I haven't read the original version, but this YA version is great for readers of all ages. It's informative and simple and should especially be placed in schools and libraries now (especially in the US where schools are fighting to not teach about these systems this very year).

Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This Young Readers version of Me and White Supremacy is a welcome addition to any teacher, therapist, or librarian's bookshelves. It explains the history of racial division as well as the current conditions as they are today. The author guides the reader in discussions and prompts to keep the conversation going. She explains key concepts and why some responses are not acceptable.

This is such an important book for all ages, especially because of the key concepts that are broken down and the reminder to hold oneself accountable even if it makes you uncomfortable. I have already recommended this for our church's social justice group and would love to see it used in book clubs at schools.

This is a worthy read and is highly recommended.