Unequal: A Story of America by Marc Favreau Paperback Book

Description: Unequal by Marc Favreau, Michael Dyson Bestselling, world-renowned author and historian Michael Eric Dyson makes his young readers debut alongside award-winning author Marc Favreau in an astonishing feat of narrative nonfiction that shows how deeply ingrained racial inequality is in every facet of American society, and illuminates those fighting for meaningful change. Now in paperback! FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award New York Times bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson and critically acclaimed author Marc Favreau show how racial inequality permeates every facet of American society, through the lens of those pushing for meaningful change The true story of racial inequality-and resistance to it-is the prologue to our present. You can see it in where we live, where we go to school, where we work, in our laws, and in our leadership. Unequal presents a gripping account of the struggles that shaped America and the insidiousness of racism, and demonstrates how inequality persists. As readers meet some of the many African American people who dared to fight for a more equal future, they will also discover a framework for addressing racial injustice in their own lives. Author Biography Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of over twenty books, a widely celebrated professor, a prominent public intellectual, an ordained Baptist minister, and a noted political analyst. He is a two-time NAACP Image Award winner, and the winner of the American Book Award for Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster. His book The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America was a Kirkus Prize finalist. He is also a highly sought after public speaker who is known to excite both secular and sacred audiences. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. This is his first book for teens. Follow him on Twitter @michaeledyson and on his official Facebook page (facebook.com/michaelericdyson).Marc Favreau is the acclaimed author of Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America and Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia, and co-editor (with Ira Berlin and Steven F. Miller) of Remembering Slavery: African Americans Talk About Their Personal Experiences of Slavery and Emancipation. Favreau is also the director of editorial projects at The New Press. He lives with his family in New York City and Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts. Review A YALSA-ALA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adult Award Finalist A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of 2022 A Cooperative Childrens Book Center Childrens Choices list pick A Bank Street Best Book of the Year A Childrens Book Council Teacher Favorite"With clarity and insight, Unequal illuminates how racial inequality is built into every aspect of American society. In gripping prose, Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau draw clear lines between past and present struggles for racial equality to reveal what is required of us if we truly want to live in a society without racism."--Robin DiAngelo, #1 bestselling author of White Fragility: Why Its So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism* "Crucial...This searing look at attempts to block students from learning the truth of inequality in the United States encourages readers to acknowledge the deep-seated presence of structural racism in America. A must-read and a must-teach."--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Empowering, profound, and necessary, purchase for all collections serving young adults."--SLJ, starred review* "This accessible, riveting collection will inspire readers to claim responsibility for helping to ensure that the U.S. one day lives up to its most ethical professed ideals. Grounded in evidence and optimistic: uplifts the social power of studying Black American freedom fighters."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "This is a necessary resource and will inspire students to promote social justice." --SLC, starred review"Michael Eric Dyson has long offered a vital perspective on race in America. Unequal is a stunning accomplishment, where Dr. Dyson and Marc Favreau transport readers across the country and across time to show the devastation and insidiousness of racial inequality, while also offering hope and inspiration to those fighting for equality."--Joy-Ann Reid, bestselling author and host of The ReidOut on MSNBC"Michael Eric Dyson is one the greatest intellectuals and thought provokers of our time. In this book he and Marc Favreau realize we are the fruit of generations of giants who labored for and demanded a more equal America. Read Unequal to learn their stories--and our own."--Common, Grammy Award-winning artist, author, actor, and activist Details ISBN0759557039 Author Michael Dyson Pages 368 Audience Age 12 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780759557031 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-01-11 Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers Subtitle A Story of America Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-01-11 UK Release Date 2024-01-11 ISBN-10 0759557039 DEWEY 323.1196073 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2024-02-12 AU Release Date 2024-02-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157813623;

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