Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

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by Jason Reynolds

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So how, exactly, is this different from the original "Stamped From the Beginning" book?
Pernille Ripp It is written in a way that is stunningly accessible to youth, it takes the work of Dr. Kendi and breaks it down without losing the essence of the his…moreIt is written in a way that is stunningly accessible to youth, it takes the work of Dr. Kendi and breaks it down without losing the essence of the history or the thread. It is audaciously well done.(less)
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Would you recommend reading this book before or after the original Stamped from the Beginning?
Laura Either way would work. I read most of the original before starting the Remix with my 11 year old. Now I’ve finished the Remix and still have the Angel…moreEither way would work. I read most of the original before starting the Remix with my 11 year old. Now I’ve finished the Remix and still have the Angela Davis section to go in the original. It depends on whether you want a wholistic preview before you dive into details, or if you want a quick refresher after you’ve completed the tome.(less)
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What age range is this book best for?
Ms. McGregor Middle school through adult. It is accessible and digestible, but not condescending. It provides viewpoints and information that is not always well-kn…moreMiddle school through adult. It is accessible and digestible, but not condescending. It provides viewpoints and information that is not always well-known, even to many highly educated adults. (less)
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I love and treasure the original book. Is this re-write for me?
Adaoma Karima Probably not, I am reading the re-write because the original was sold out. The re-write is too vague for me--it lacks primary sources and the author i…moreProbably not, I am reading the re-write because the original was sold out. The re-write is too vague for me--it lacks primary sources and the author is trying to hard with his tone to speak to young audiences by using colloquialisms and slang. Many terms go undefined like anti-racist, and assimilationist. Also, the author assumes that the reader is familiar with historical events. For example. he tells us the President Kennedy died, but now how (of course I know how..but his young readers may not yet depending on their prior knowledge and how much info they retained from their history courses). I am going to purchase the original book.(less)
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I haven't read this yet. Is it an appropriate reading level (lexile and content) for high school freshmen?
Andrea My daughter got a copy from her high school, she is a junior. But... having just finished I am going to encourage my son (freshman) to read. Good cont…moreMy daughter got a copy from her high school, she is a junior. But... having just finished I am going to encourage my son (freshman) to read. Good content, language, page/font breakup to make it interesting. Quick read where each section can stimulate fabulous discussion. (less)
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