Racism and Stereotypes: A Vlog

The books I will be discussing through a critical lens on this blog post will be:

Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh and Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship by Irene Lathem and Charles Waters

Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation

by Duncan Tonatiuh

Vlog:

In this vlog I will be addressing a couple of questions and ideas. On the first spread that we chose to talk about depicts how the author/illustrator recognizes racism and/or stereotypes. The second spread shows how the illustrator refutes/confronts/combats the racism or stereotype. My partner and I will dive into these questions while using a critical eye. We will also talk about the author/illustrator, the characters, plot, and setting of the book!!

First spread:

Second spread:

Resources:

Dr. Eric Groce's PPT Presentation on American Civil Rights

Sylvia Mendes Interviews:

Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

by Irene Lathem and Charles Waters

Vlog:

I will be addressing these questions in the vlog- we wanted to be prepared for class and dive into these in the vlog because, well, why not? We will discuss and analyze the authors and illustrators as well as give a synopsis so SPOILER ALERT. We will discuss the book as a counter narrative that represents authentic voices. We will also briefly take a shot at answering, "how does this book provide a platform for opening up critical conversations about discrimination, overcoming obstacles and injustices, disrupting stereotypes, and fostering positive conversations about race and identity?"