‘Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness’ – Meet the Author
Wednesday, Sept. 19 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Library Porch
Join us on the Library Porch to meet children’s book author and illustrator Anastasia Higginbotham, who will talk about the newest book in her series, Ordinary Terrible Things.
Continuing her work to support adults talking openly with children about subjects too important to ignore, “Not My Idea” invites families to acknowledge the ways white children are conditioned to feel apart from conversations about race.
As more white people actively seek to unlearn racism and dismantle its structures, all need support to deepen their understanding of what whiteness is and what it does to shape a worldview.
With clear language, exquisite art, and powerful incentive to open and connect, Not My Idea conveys Toni Morrison’s 1993 call to action on race in America: “White people have a very, very serious problem, and they should start thinking about what they can do about it.”
Everyone welcome. Light refreshments served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by MSUM Women’s Center
