A review by staceface
Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from My Daughter's School by Courtney E. Martin

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

I loved this book! I think it’s especially important for white parents of young children to read. I must say, I read this with a critical eye, always on the lookout, for the author potentially falling into a position of the white savior, but I was impressed by her thoughtfulness throughout. She does an excellent job of constantly examining her privilege, reflecting on her actions, and asking herself and her community how she can do better. I think that’s more than a lot of white folks are doing when it comes to this topic, or just existing within a white supremacist society in general, and how to actively try to dismantle that. 

Structurally, I super duper appreciate that the book has incredibly short chapters. It really helped me fly through it! Aside from the fact that it’s just a very well-written and compelling book. I’ve got lots of pages dog-eared and lots of passages underlined. Glad I finally read this one!