Resources to understand America’s long history of injustice and inequality
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/08/understanding-racism-inequality-america/
A collection of articles, videos, and records that seek to explain and contextualize America's history of racism, many instances of which are referenced in the novel.
Malorie Blackman
https://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/
Malorie Blackman's author website, including links to interviews, other works, podcasts, and videos.
Jim Crow Laws
https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/jim-crow-laws
An organized history and explanation of Jim Crow laws, with multiple links to background and further reading. The Jim Crow era has a lot of real-world parallels to Callum and Sephy's experiences.
Being Antiracist
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist
The National Museum of African American History and Culture's guide to antiracist action, including helpful explanations of implicit bias, different types of injustice, and how to approach difficult topics. The guide features videos, activities, and further reading.
