tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post6320895633297219768..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Diverse Children's Books and Adult Books on Anti-RacismChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-44203638775822560272021-08-04T17:02:04.280-04:002021-08-04T17:02:04.280-04:00Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Loni. ...Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Loni. I am so sorry for what your grandma and her family (as well as your grandpa) went through. It’s horrible the things Japanese-Americans were put through and how they were treated. (And how they’re still being treated today.) I’m sending your grandma love. She does sound like an admirable woman. ❤️Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-14382685051049090322021-08-04T15:13:54.819-04:002021-08-04T15:13:54.819-04:00I need to pick up George Takei's book for my k...I need to pick up George Takei's book for my kids. My grandma was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA - first generation. Then the war hit and her family was relocated to Poston, AZ. She would tell me about how she had all these trophies for running track in school, and she lost them all. Her name was Yoshiko, but people called her Helen. Her brothers still got drafted for the war, despite their country locking them behind barbed wire. When the war ended, there wasn't anything left for them in CA, so she and my grandpa (they met in the camp) moved to Idaho because his friend offered him a job as a mechanic. I've always admired her. I did grow up learning about the Japanese internment from a first-hand source. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6580573124967923052021-08-02T22:28:48.418-04:002021-08-02T22:28:48.418-04:00The books here on anti-racism are for adults, but ...The books here on anti-racism are for adults, but I did read one for kids called This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work.<br /><br />Thank you for the recommendations! I’ll check them out.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-85411850684548940762021-08-02T22:24:10.454-04:002021-08-02T22:24:10.454-04:00I'm not sure I have read any children's bo...I'm not sure I have read any children's book on racism, but it's been a while since I read a children's book. I would highly recommend "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary Schmidt (about a black community in Maine that was destroyed in the early 20th Century. As for the Japanese internment, "Snow Falling on Cedar" was excellent, but it's an adult book. I just finished reading Howard Thruman's, "Jesus and the Disinherited" <br /><br />https://fromarockyhillside.com Jeff https://www.blogger.com/profile/06423765367745022144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-26590223513425975172021-08-02T21:25:48.736-04:002021-08-02T21:25:48.736-04:00I love everything about your comment. I’ve done re...I love everything about your comment. I’ve done research about how history in ptextbooks are watered down or left out entirely. Texas and California produce the most textbooks, with Texas in the lead. They have asked McGraw-Hill to change what’s published in them based on their ideologies. A textbook in Texas said enslaved peoples were “workers.” Just, no. It’s really messed up. As you said, BS. <br /><br />Thank you for commenting!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-60281331450639110452021-08-02T12:53:06.965-04:002021-08-02T12:53:06.965-04:00When I studied the history of internment camps for...When I studied the history of internment camps for Japanese Americans back in high school, the textbooks made it sound like it was a "good" thing for them because some of them got the opportunity to go to college. I was just a teenager back then, but even then I knew that the textbook's version of what really happened was b.s. Many people dismiss Asian hate because they think it doesn't matter as much as what happens to other races or because Asians aren't always as vocal about how they're treated. But those people who dismiss it are wrong. What happens to Asians is important, and it's important that they're taken seriously. It's great that there are writers who try to educate people on Asian Americans' history.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55602052890584563282021-07-28T10:03:04.234-04:002021-07-28T10:03:04.234-04:00Thanks for your comment, Rebecca!
Yes, in the two...Thanks for your comment, Rebecca!<br /><br />Yes, in the two graphic novels here the adult characters also never talked about the internment camps afterward, out of pride and not wanting to relive it, etc.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-83013923348935222052021-07-28T00:02:51.582-04:002021-07-28T00:02:51.582-04:00That's a great selection of books. There are s...That's a great selection of books. There are several there that I've read, and more than I haven't. I'm adding some to my list, especially from the adult section :) <br /><br />I have been trying to remember when I first became aware of the Japanese internment in WWII. I feel like I've always known about it, though probably it was mentioned in HS history and covered more in high school. I do know that the Japanese Americans I grew up around never spoke of it.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-36935520590955680822021-07-27T21:48:07.137-04:002021-07-27T21:48:07.137-04:00I actually saw your comment on Natalie’s post abou...I actually saw your comment on Natalie’s post about wanting to discover more graphic novels and thought, “What a coincidence!”<br /><br />I agree that the people who should read anti-racism books the most are the ones who won’t. <br /><br />Thank you so much for commenting, Liz!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-84936740677914080162021-07-27T12:44:32.948-04:002021-07-27T12:44:32.948-04:00I was just wondering about graphic novels. There&#...I was just wondering about graphic novels. There's a student who's a reluctant reader who enjoyed a graphic novel about Nat Turner, and I was hoping to find some other books he might enjoy. As for the anti-racism books, that work is so important. Alas, those that most need the education are least likely to do the work.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-35125779192119664272021-07-26T21:32:07.063-04:002021-07-26T21:32:07.063-04:00Thank you, Jacqui!Thank you, Jacqui!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-76139932789350189382021-07-26T18:12:12.874-04:002021-07-26T18:12:12.874-04:00Good collection and great reminders for parents an...Good collection and great reminders for parents and children.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-36633675009751257022021-07-26T16:15:46.199-04:002021-07-26T16:15:46.199-04:00Thank you, Jemi!
I love that your history teacher...Thank you, Jemi!<br /><br />I love that your history teacher made sure their students learned that. Kudos to that teacher.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-5530187817995671302021-07-26T13:50:28.344-04:002021-07-26T13:50:28.344-04:00Great post with excellent books. Our Canadian hist...Great post with excellent books. Our Canadian history has so many tragic examples of racism (including far too many in today's world). I had a high school teacher who made sure we learned that "history is written by the winners" which means it's often fiction, not reality.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-76181325578038599422021-07-26T13:48:17.019-04:002021-07-26T13:48:17.019-04:00I agree. We all need to read more, and to learn mo...I agree. We all need to read more, and to learn more.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment, Hilary!<br /><br />P.S. take your time. <3Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33524608265594208882021-07-26T13:47:04.183-04:002021-07-26T13:47:04.183-04:00Thank you so much for your comment, Natalie! Graph...Thank you so much for your comment, Natalie! Graphic novels, I think, will really appeal to more kids. Heck, they appeal to me! Especially when I'm in a reading rut.<br /><br />Asian hate is a big concern for me as well. My sister was adopted from the Philippines. She owns a restaurant. She's been told to go back to her own country by an angry customer. My nephews are half-Asian, half-Black. I worry about them, too. I also worry about my brother-in-law. Lots of worrying going on.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51163965944432742092021-07-26T13:44:06.301-04:002021-07-26T13:44:06.301-04:00I really, really want to read those graphic novels...I really, really want to read those graphic novels. I can't believe I hadn't heard of them until now.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-88519732932629449962021-07-26T12:51:01.308-04:002021-07-26T12:51:01.308-04:00I was going to recommend John Lewis's graphic ...I was going to recommend John Lewis's graphic novel(s), March, as well. Very powerful read.<br /><br />Amazing collection of books you've gathered here. Thank you for sharing! <br /><br />M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-73544548386050396952021-07-26T12:34:24.181-04:002021-07-26T12:34:24.181-04:00Thanks for sharing, Chrys. I like that the middle ...Thanks for sharing, Chrys. I like that the middle grade stories are graphic novels. They might appeal to more kids. And they all deal with important issues that kids need to know about. I did read about the Japense internment as a kid and was appalled. I still am. And Asian hate is a big worry for me these days with a daughter adopted from China. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80855977614688454492021-07-26T11:58:51.328-04:002021-07-26T11:58:51.328-04:00Hi Chrys - what an excellent series you're doi...Hi Chrys - what an excellent series you're doing here ... we all need to read more ... I learnt a lot when I was in Canada, and was introduced to books I'd never have got to had I not been over there. I've lots to read and lots to get to to read ... so much. It's great to know that there are people, who are prepared to learn and understand more about life - we don't think about things ... cheers Hilary<br /><br />PS I need to read more of your posts and the links you've given us ... I'll get there!! Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28385164774768348112021-07-26T11:56:04.943-04:002021-07-26T11:56:04.943-04:00Thank you so much for recommending the March serie...Thank you so much for recommending the March series graphic novels. I looked them up and will definitely be reading those.<br /><br />You're very welcome, Toi! Your book is great, relevant, and important. <3Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-88641164505183967662021-07-26T10:38:10.991-04:002021-07-26T10:38:10.991-04:00I've read many of the books featured in this p...I've read many of the books featured in this post and have many in my possession waiting to be read. I read Anne's original diary but will have to add the graphic novel to my list. The March series is also a great graphic novel to check out. Reading and enjoying "They Called Us Enemey" now. <br />Thank you for mentioning my book.<br />Great post! Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.com