This urgent book explores the roots of racism and its legacy in modern day, all while empowering young people with actionable ways they can help foster a better world and become antiracists.
Why are white supremacists still openly marching in the United States? Why are undocumented children of color separated from their families and housed in cages? Where did racism come from? Why hasn’t it already disappeared? And what can young people do about it?
Rise Up! breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today, connecting dots between the past and present. By including contemporary examples ripped from headlines and actionable ways young people can help create a more inclusive world, sociologist Crystal Marie Fleming shares the knowledge and values that unite all antiracists: compassion, solidarity, respect, and courage in the face of adversity. Perfect for fans of Stamped: Remix, This Book is Antiracist, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy, and The Black Friend.
Praise for Rise Up!
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021
A School Library JournalBest Book of 2021
A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021
* “A clear and damning appraisal of the United States' long-standing relationship with White supremacy - with actionable advice for readers to do better.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “A standout… sure to inspire young people to act.” - Booklist, starred review
Rise Up! is the invigorating, thought-provoking, eye-opening, and essential book about fighting white supremacy that I wish I had when I was a teen. Crystal M. Fleming writes about tough subjects with authority and compassion, and inspires with a roadmap for how we can change the world for the better.
- Malinda Lo, author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club