How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, written by Clint Smith "How the Word Is Passed" by Clint Smith is a non-fiction book that delves into the legacy of slavery in America. Clint Smith approaches the topic of slavery in his book through a deeply personal and collective… Continue reading Must Read Monday: 01.22.24
The Debut of the Let’s Talk About It Series. I want to start my Let’s Talk About It Series. This series will be my thoughts on a variety of librarianship topics. I want this to be an opportunity for me to flesh out my opinions.
“That's the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”Angie Thomas, page 252. The next Must Read Monday book that I think you… Continue reading Must Read Monday 03.01.21
Photo by Kelly Lacy on Pexels.com The next Must Read Monday pick is How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide by Crystal Marie Fleming. This book challenged me and encouraged me. I appreciated Crystal’s unapologetic writing style. For instance, she wrote, “We are surrounded by racial stupidity.… Continue reading Must Read Monday 10/5/20
Photo by Taryn Elliott from Pexels I decided to write a quick post about the books that I am currently reading. You may wonder how can I read so many books? I mostly listen to audio-books which helps me get through books quicker. Audio-books saved my life when I was in High School. Once I found out that… Continue reading What am I reading?
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