Antiracist Reading Revolution [Grades K-8]

by Sonja Cherry-Paul

• ISBN13: 9781071915356
• ISBN10: 1071915355
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781071947838
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-05-28
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc. (US)
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About This Book

Antiracist Reading Revolution [Grades K-8]

ISBN: 9781071915356

The Antiracist Reading Revolution [Grades K-8] is a comprehensive guide designed for educators to foster an antiracist teaching stance in the classroom. Authored by Dr. Sharroky Holla, this book provides six critical lenses—affirmation, awareness, authorship, atmosphere, activism, and accountability—to help educators select and teach books that center the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by K-8 literacy educators, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and librarians. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting equity, justice, and freedom in educational settings.

History and Editions

The first edition of Antiracist Reading Revolution [Grades K-8] was published in May 2024 by Corwin Publishers. This book is part of the Corwin Literacy series and offers practical guidance on integrating antiracist practices into various aspects of education, from literacy to social-emotional learning (SEL).

Author and Other Works

Dr. Sharroky Holla is the author of Antiracist Reading Revolution [Grades K-8]. Dr. Holla is a renowned expert in culturally relevant teaching and has written extensively on topics related to equity and justice in education. This book is a continuation of his work in disrupting texts and promoting literacy as a tool for liberation.

Key Features

• Critical Lenses: The book provides six critical lenses for antiracist teaching, guiding educators to select and teach books that promote affirmation, awareness, authorship, atmosphere, activism, and accountability.
• Children's Books: Chapters feature several children's books that center BIPOC characters and creators, along with prompts and pathways for educators to implement these critical lenses.
• Toolkits and Anecdotes: The book includes toolkits for students and teachers to use when selecting and reading books, as well as personal and insightful anecdotes supported by research and scholarship.
• Actionable Guide: It offers a clear and actionable guide for K-8 literacy educators, encouraging critical reflection and the examination of their own identities and values.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781071915356
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781071915356 (Note: While specific e-book platforms are not mentioned, this ISBN is listed for e-book formats)
• Other Editions and Formats:
• The book is available in hardcover and e-textbook formats. Specific e-book ISBNs for other platforms are not provided here.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Publication Date: May 29, 2024
• Number of Pages: 344
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is part of the Corwin Literacy series and is available in hardcover and e-textbook formats. Specific e-book ISBNs for other platforms are not provided here.

Related ISBNs:

• The primary ISBN for this book is 9781071915356. Specific e-book ISBNs for other platforms are not provided here.

Additional Information:

• The book is available for review copies if you plan to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or consider it for adoption in a higher ed course.
• Chapters in this book offer personal and insightful anecdotes supported by research and scholarship, illustrating the power of antiracist teaching in working toward equity, justice, and freedom.
• It provides a clear and actionable guide for K-8 literacy educators, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and librarians.
• The book encourages critical reflection, guiding educators to examine their own identities and values and how these influence their teaching.
• It guides educators toward selecting and teaching with books that center the lived experiences of BIPOC students[1][4].