Children's Fiction Prejudice & Racism
Black and White
- Publisher
- Tundra Book Group
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2009
- Category
- Prejudice & Racism, Dating & Sex, Love & Romance
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780143312499
- Publish Date
- Jan 2009
- List Price
- $14.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 8 to 12
- Grade: 3 to 7
Description
Thomas and Denyse have a lot in common. They both love basketball and sugar on their popcorn, but they have one major difference: Thomas is white and Denyse is black. Some people start making racist remarks when they go out, and their parents warn them of the hardships ahead. They can't understand what the big deal is, but will the pressure of this relationship break them apart?
About the author
Eric Walters is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling novels for children and young adults. His novels have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch, Blue Heron, Red Maple, Snow Willow, Ruth Schwartz, and Tiny Torgi, and have received honours from the Canadian Library Association Book Awards and UNESCO's international award for Literature in Service of Tolerance.
Eric lives in Mississauga with his wife, Anita, and three children, Christina, Nicholas, and Julia. When not writing or touring across the country speaking to school groups, Eric spends time playing or watching soccer and basketball, or playing the saxophone.
To find out more about Eric and his novels, or to arrange for him to speak at your school, visit his website at www.ericwalters.net.
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Librarian Reviews
Black and White
Thomas and Denyse have tons in common. But they share one major visible difference: he is white and she is black. Some folks start making racist remarks when they date, and their parents warn them of the hardships that lie ahead. They can’t grasp what the fuss is about. Will the pressure of this relationship break them apart?Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2010.
