I received an advanced cut of this book in exchange for an honest review. I've read several anti-racist books lately, and I thought I was prepared. I liked this book for the accessibility that I think people starting their anti-racist journey would benefit from. Likewise, I also think that young adults, students in high school, might be looking meaningful ways to get started being better and actively changing society. At that age, it can be hard to know where to begin or even what being anti-racist means in practice. This book is a good jumping off point. ( )

Wow! While this book is small, it sure is mighty and could not be coming out at a better time. Like many white women, I was disappointed in myself that it took something like the tragedies of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd to fully understand that racism is still very much alive in our country.

As Anti-Racist Ally author Sophie Williams states. "Modern-day racism is less black face and racial slurs and more insidious, coded and systemic discrimination." This means it isn't always as easy to see when you aren't "living it." This is a reality that so many people do not have and I wanted to do better.

The Black Lives Matter movement was not sharing anything new, and as a white person, it was a privilege to choose when I thought about racism and when I could turn it off. This is something that needed to change and was a pivotal moment for myself and many others. I learned that I needed to be a better ally and actively be anti-racist. I recognize that while we may not ever truly understand, I can continue to listen, learn, support, and stand up for others, starting with understanding the language of change.

Anti-Racist Ally is like the "Cliffs Notes" version of how we can be anti-racist, in our own homes, in our communities, and our society. The writing is clear and approachable, and author Sophie William's educates us while also promoting how to take actionable steps that will make a difference.

This book is the perfect starting point in the journey of becoming a better ally. Every clear and concise chapter while also packing a punch. There were so many quotable moments I could hardly keep track and I know this is one I will go back to again and again. I already pre-ordered a hard copy, and you should too!

Thank you to Amistad for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You can read this and other book reviews on my website, genthebookworm.com ( )

Wow! While this book is small, it sure is mighty and could not be coming out at a better time. Like many white women, I was disappointed in myself that it took something like the tragedies of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd to fully understand that racism is still very much alive in our country.

As Anti-Racist Ally author Sophie Williams states. "Modern-day racism is less black face and racial slurs and more insidious, coded and systemic discrimination." This means it isn't always as easy to see when you aren't "living it." This is a reality that so many people do not have and I wanted to do better.

The Black Lives Matter movement was not sharing anything new, and as a white person, it was a privilege to choose when I thought about racism and when I could turn it off. This is something that needed to change and was a pivotal moment for myself and many others. I learned that I needed to be a better ally and actively be anti-racist. I recognize that while we may not ever truly understand, I can continue to listen, learn, support, and stand up for others, starting with understanding the language of change.

Anti-Racist Ally is like the "Cliffs Notes" version of how we can be anti-racist, in our own homes, in our communities, and our society. The writing is clear and approachable, and author Sophie William's educates us while also promoting how to take actionable steps that will make a difference.

This book is the perfect starting point in the journey of becoming a better ally. Every clear and concise chapter while also packing a punch. There were so many quotable moments I could hardly keep track and I know this is one I will go back to again and again. I already pre-ordered a hard copy, and you should too!

Thank you to Amistad for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You can read this and other book reviews on my website, genthebookworm.com ( )