Adapted from a book by Ibram X. Kendi, it is a timely and accessible anti-racist manifesto for young people. Fiction is a particularly potent tool for engaging with difficult topics and instilling empathy in young readers. The Hate U Give (Walker, €9.59) by Angie Thomas is one of a cluster of young-adult novels that confront police brutality, racial profiling and the Black Lives Matter movement. Featuring 16-year-old Starr, who witnesses the fatal police shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, it is a brilliant, powerful must-read. These books provide excellent starting points for discussions about racism as well as being terrific reads.

Source: Irish Independent June 21, 2020 01:30 UTC