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June 5, 2020
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 | Antiracism Begins at Home Many white and non-Black Americans are asking what they can do. Many parents are wondering whether and how they should address these current events and historical realities with their children. At School Library Journal's recent Day of Dialog virtual event, keynote speakers Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discussed the need for individuals to move away from the passive, nebulous idea of being "not racist" and instead move toward the active state of being antiracist. Antiracism is an active form of seeing and being in the world, with the aim of transforming the systems that privilege white people at the expense of people of color. Some antiracists are on the front lines, protesting and utilizing their First Amendment rights to speak out against injustice. But not all action has to take place on the public stage. In fact, some of the most critical work can-and must-happen at the individual level and in the private spaces where families, friends, and loved ones interact every day. Start by educating yourself about the history of racist ideas and policies and how they impact the ways in which we view ourselves and others in the present. Learn more and check out these titles |
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 | Books on the Air An overview of talked-about books and authors. This weekly update, published every Friday, provides descriptions of recent TV and radio appearances by authors and their recently released books. See the hot titles from the media this week. |
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 | Samantha Irby Samantha McKiver Irby was born on February 13, 1980 and grew up in Evanston, Illinois. In several interviews and books, Irby discussed caring for her mother, who had multiple sclerosis, as a teenager. Irby attended Northern Illinois University, but dropped out after her mother's death. Irby writes the Bitches Gotta Eat blog, and has several bestselling essay collections. Her work has been acclaimed for its bite, raunch and remarkable confession; she's been called a sidesplitting polemicist for the most awkward situations. She says she wants potential readers to know that "despite how maybe gross and offensive my work may seem on the surface, that it really is accessible for lots of different types of people. But like, don't be scared by what people say about it. Give it a try." Check out her books here. |
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 | Books for Kids to Celebrate Diversity There are many wonderful books for kids and young adults that celebrate diversity or invite conversation about race. These are some of the titles recommended on this extremely important topic. Check them out here |
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| Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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