This is my first ever book received from NetGalley and honestly, I couldn't have hoped for a better choice.

I'm strongly against spoilers in reviews so I won't give away specifics but rather, discuss how important this book is in our current socio-political climate.

This book is a must-read. Not only is it inspirational and educational but it also forces you to truly think about the work you're doing when it comes to the fight against white supremacy.

I am a white teen librarian in an area predominantly made up of minorities (especially Black and Hispanic people) and my biggest motivation is to make sure my collections are meeting the needs of my teens. I especially want to be able to give them examples of positive role models, so that they may realized they can move beyond what society expects of them.

This book provides that. We're given real stories from real people that are doing the work. It's approachable as well, which is so important because a lot of the emotional work involved in social justice, especially in race-based social justice, can be very heavy and hard on the learner. While this book does make you do the work, does make you assess your own experiences and thoughts and your place in this fight, it doesn't scare you off. It's presented in a way that seems like talking with your friends rather than reading up on a lecture. And I think that's vital for such a heavy subject.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It should exist in every library everywhere.