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Anti-racist books for every Scottish Secondary
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Aim
We hope to get a copy of this inspiring, positive and practical book into the hands of as many young people across Scotland as possible.
'I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. . . Unlearning white supremacy is an important first step to dismantling it - Layla makes that journey so much easier and more accessible. If every child read it, the world would be transformed. This book will make the world a much better place for all of us' - Mikaela Loach, climate activist & co-host of The Yikes Podcast
We can all help change the world.
"Action starts with us, the young people of Scotland. We need the tools and resources to succeed and we are the ones who can and will stand up to racism." - Lana Abbas, 2019 IYS study of student experiences of racism in Scotland.
The prevailing narrative around racism in Scotland is that there is 'no problem here'. And yet we know that is far from the truth; racism is a blight on the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of students across the nation, and the latest government statistics showed racially aggravated offences in Scotland actually increased by 6% in 2020/21.
If we are to build a fairer, more inclusive Scotland for all, we must move away from denial and learn how to understand, navigate, and dismantle the oppressive structures of white supremacy.
Part of empowering everyone - and especially young people - in Scotland to change the narrative around race and racism is to provide tangible resources to do so.
We believe that diversifying school libraries is a crucial part of this work, and getting every Scottish Secondary School a copy of Me & White Supremacy is a terrific place to start and open-up new conversations.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Addressing younger readers of all races this book discusses topics like white privilege, racist stereotypes, cultural appropriation and more, so that everyone can understand race and racism. It isn't just a book you read, it is a book you do - full of questions, provocations and guided exercises.
'Full of knowledge, cultural reference points and practical guidance, I will absolutely be referring to this in my own anti-racism journey and encourage others to do so too' - Jeffrey Boakye
Find out more about the book HERE or by tuning in for our virtual book launch with Layla Saad on February 10th (HERE), hosted by author, speaker and behavioural & Data Scientist Pragya Agarwal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Layla Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in the Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives. Layla's work is driven by her powerful desire to 'become a good ancestor'; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for those who will come after she is gone.
(Layla Saad speaking to Jess Brough in Edinburgh March 2020)
ABOUT THE TARGET:
The book is RRP £9.99 and there are 357 secondary schools in Scotland, P&P is £2.5/book. Raising £3000 will cover the cost of books (at discount) and postage.
CHAMPIONING ANTI-RACISM IN SCOTLAND:
Me & White Supremacy: YA Edition is one of a number of brilliant, thought provoking antiracist titles for young people, and if you're looking for more, we have recommendations HERE.
This campaign is just one initiative among many, and vital, creative work is already underway through cultural and educational groups such as those below, who we entreat you to support:
- Intercultural Youth Scotland
- Scottish BAME Writers Network
- The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER)
- Dardishi
- Fringe of Colour
- The Colour Collective
- Amina MWRC
- Pass The Mic Scotland
- Project Zanana
- Samee (Scottish Association for Minority Ethnic Educators)
- The Anti-racist Early Years Collective
- We Are Here Scotland
- Path Scotland
We all have a part to play.
ABOUT THE BOOKSHOP:
Lighthouse is a queer-owned and woman led independent community bookshop. We are an unapologetically activist, intersectional, feminist, antiracist, lgbtq+ community space. In 2020 we were nominated Scotland’s Best Independent Bookshop! We celebrate diversity of thought and expression, championing voices from the margins. Find out more about us and our booksellers HERE.
This project successfully funded on 16th February 2022