Join us online as New York Times bestselli ng author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown student s face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledg e from her new book "Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School."
\nFrom preschool to higher education and everything in between\, "Everyth ing I Learned About Racism I Learned in School" focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
\nThe overarching nonfiction narr ative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through h er time at college\, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the Ameri can educational system along the way. Throughout the book\, other writers from around the world share a wide variety of personal narratives and stor ies based on their own school experiences.
\n"Everything I Learned A bout Racism I Learned in School" provides young folks with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current sc hooling &mdash\; and any future schooling they may pursue. A true don&rsqu o\;t miss event!
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\nAbout the Author: Tiffany Jew ell is a Black biracial writer\, twin sister\, first-generation American\, cisgender mama\, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator and consultant. She is the author of the New York Times \;and Indie bestseller\, "This Book Is Anti-Racist\," a book for young folks and everyone to wake up\, tak e action and do the work of becoming antiracist\, as well as "The Antiracist Kid: A Bo ok About Identity\, Justice\, and Activism" and the recently released "Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School" (2024).
\nTi ffany has been working with children and families for nearly two decades a nd has worked as a Montessori educator for 15 years. She enjoys exploring social justice with young folks\, especially the history of racism and res istance\, economic justice and socially and personally constructed identit ies. Tiffany enjoys working with educators and supporting them building st rong\, authentic communities in which every child can be seen and valued. She is the co-founder\, alongside Britt Hawthorne\, of ABARatSchool\, an o rganization that strives to support educators and caregivers in their anti -bias anti-racist journeys. She also served as the president of the foundi ng board of the national organization Montessori for Social Justice\, seei ng it through to completing nonprofit status and creating a strong mission to support and amplify Montessorians of the global majority across the co untry. Tiffany lives on the homeland of the Pocumtuc and the Nipmuck with her two young storytellers\, husband and a turtle she&rsquo\;s had since s he was nine years old. \;
\nThis event is part of \;DBRL's \;Online Author Series\, suppor ted by David Lile honorarium funds. A recording will also be available for later viewing on the \;au thor series site.
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