Crime: Hate Crimes,Language: Grotesque/Disturbing Imagery,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: Abuse Reference/Discussion,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion
In this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Timesbestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.
Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Timesbestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal.
Title alpha Caste (Adapted for Young Adults): The Origins of Our Discontents
Category Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 352
Genre Nonfiction
Topics United States. Caste. Social stratification. Ethnicity. Power (social sciences). Race relations. Class differences. Prejudice and racism.
Lexile 1330L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-11-21
JLG Release Date Feb 2023
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features engaging nonfiction titles, curated for teen readers who are curious about the world and eager to explore big ideas. Covering topics such as history, science, pop culture, and biography, selections emphasize strong storytelling, thoughtful research, and accessible presentation. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.
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