Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Navigating predominantly white institutions (PWI) as a young Black girl provides amazing opportunities as well as challenging experiences. The poems, anecdotes, and entries found in this book seek to provide support and guidance for Black girls in PWI's and are written by Black girls and women who are current or past attendees of PWI's.
Hair, friendship, dating, motivation, information, racism, self-esteem - nothing is off limits.
Fans of Black Lives Matter books The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Dear Martin by Nic Stone, and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo will love this non-fiction look at life as a Black girls in white schools by girls who have lived it.
This non-fiction book for kids and young adults is edited by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activist and teen author Olivia V.G. Clarke. Selections from the following writers, poets and leaders:
- Gabrielle Clarke
- Marissa Glonek
- Yolanda Durden
- Soraya Patterson
- Lydia Patterson
- Aminah Aliu
- Tiara McKinney
- Tiia McKinney
- Makayla Terrell
- Ndeye Thioubou
- Sarah Holston
- Katie Quander
- Courtney Pascol
- McKenzie Stringer
- Gabby Anthony
- Ka'Isis Lee
*Now Available: A matching journal for a writing space of Black girls and a separate ally journal for Non-Black POCs and white allies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology appropriate for a 7-year-old?
While the anthology addresses issues of racism and identity, there are no graphic depictions of violence. It discusses challenges faced by Black girls, including microaggressions and racism, but does not focus on violence. The anthology does not contain scary content. It focuses on empowerment and solidarity among Black girls rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have violence?
While the anthology addresses issues of racism and identity, there are no graphic depictions of violence. It discusses challenges faced by Black girls, including microaggressions and racism, but does not focus on violence.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have scary content?
The anthology does not contain scary content. It focuses on empowerment and solidarity among Black girls rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are present in the search results. The anthology discusses identity and racism but does not include religious practices or beliefs.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have racial/cultural content?
The anthology centers on the experiences of Black girls and women navigating identity and racism in predominantly white institutions. It addresses issues such as microaggressions and self-acceptance, framing these experiences as significant challenges.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have profanity?
There is no mention of profanity in the search results related to the anthology. The content is centered on the experiences of Black girls and women without explicit language.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the search results. The focus is on identity and racism rather than environmental issues.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have sexual identity?
The anthology does not contain sexual content as per the search results. It focuses on personal narratives and experiences related to identity and racism.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have gender roles?
The anthology does not explicitly address traditional or modern gender roles. It focuses on the experiences of Black girls and women in education and identity without promoting specific gender role ideologies.
Does Black Girl, White School Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for the anthology. The focus is primarily on the experiences of Black girls and women in predominantly white institutions.
