![]() Jamie Baxter feels like an imposter at Fullbrook, but the hockey scholarship that got him in has given him a chance to escape his past and fulfill the dreams of his parents and coaches, whose mantra rings in his ears: Don’t disappoint us. She wants freedom, but ex-boyfriends and ex-best friends are determined to keep her in place. Jules Devereux just wants to keep her head down, avoid distractions, and get into the right college, so she can leave Fullbrook and its old-boy social codes behind. But some traditions upheld in its hallowed halls are profoundly dangerous. This is Fullbrook Academy, an elite prep school where history looms in the leafy branches over its brick walkways. Sarah Fleming, PhD, educator and scholar.įrom New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Brendan Kiely, a stunning new novel that explores the insidious nature of tradition at a prestigious boarding school. It offers us practical ways to talk with each other about and move beyond the fear that paralyzes us in doing this work, and it gives us the strength of a larger community committed to having this other talk." Teachers, young people, their families, and school communities will find hope and humility in Brendan's book. "For all of us who have wrestled with our own whiteness and have asked, what can I do about racial injustice? This is the book we've been waiting for. Torres, nationally acclaimed educator, scholar, and librarian. Read this, then read it again, then talk about it with those you know and love." "Compelling, riveting, emotionally stirring-Brendan Kiely gives us a critical tool for consciousness raising and freedom dreaming. Minh Lê, early care and education policy expert and critically acclaimed author of Drawn Together "The Other Talk invites readers to an honest conversation that is uncomfortable, messy, and absolutely necessary." Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim and cofounder of We Need Diverse Books “ invites readers to enter the difficult conversation of race without blame and instead focuses on the necessary conversations that are needed for real change to happen.” Randy Ribay, author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing “An urgent call for white teens to listen, reflect, speak up, and join the fight for justice." Adam Gidwitz, bestselling author of the Newbery honoree The Inquisitor’s Tale "Can a nonfiction book about race be a heart-pounding page-turner? The Other Talk sure is." Brendan offers us a way into "The Other Talk" with grace, patience, honesty, and vulnerability.” In my 20 years of teaching youth about whiteness and white privilege, I have often found it challenging to be honest with myself and my students without being met with resistance. It is as simple as that-and as complicated. Cornelius Minor, nationally renowned educator and author of We Got This: Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be. ![]() It is a rare chance to truly free yourself.” This book is not just an opportunity to school yourself. ![]() For those who have been unable to confront the truth about what whiteness is and how it is lived, Brendan Kiely offers a supportive, accessible, and necessary late pass. “ The Other Talk is the conversation that white people should have had with each other long ago. Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dumplin’ series It’s time for white people to talk to each other about racism…” Cole, critically acclaimed author of The Truth about White Lies "The kind of candor that challenges young people at the door, but also welcomes them inside." Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners "This is the book for all the white folks who asked ‘How do I talk to my kids/students about racism?’” Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Internment “A clarion call to action, a call to love, to do better for ourselves, our neighbors, and our nation” Renée Watson, Newbery Honor recipient and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of Love is a Revolution “There have been many calls to action is a mighty, necessary response” ![]()
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