{"product_id":"allies-real-talk-about-showing-up-screwing-up-and-trying-again-hardcover","title":"Allies: Real Talk about Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShakirah Bourne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDana Alison Levy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs an ally, you use your power--no matter how big or small--to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better ally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because we're all in this together. And we all need allies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA portion of the proceeds from this book goes to supporting charities. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShakirah Bourne \u003c\/b\u003eis a Barbadian author and filmmaker whose work has won numerous awards. She's known for her use of dialect and how she explores local culture, often exposing hypocrisy, and revealing hidden aspects of a so-called Caribbean paradise. Recently, she has been writing for young people who like mythological and fantastical tales, beginning with her debut children's novel, \u003ci\u003e Josephine Against the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e. Find her online @shakirahwrites or www.shakirahbourne.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDana Alison Levy \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eIt Wasn't Me\u003c\/i\u003e and the Family Fletcher novels. Her first novel for teens, \u003ci\u003eAbove All Else\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2020. When not writing, Dana enjoys traveling, eating, taking photos of her cats, and smashing toxic white supremicist patriarchal norms. She makes a lot of mistakes and tries to learn from them. Find her at www.danaalisonlevy.com or wasting time on Twitter or Instagram @danaalisonlevy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758419411232,"sku":"9780744039917","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3195c48d091f6068e1ba8e452f384e44.webp?v=1780125665","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/allies-real-talk-about-showing-up-screwing-up-and-trying-again-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}