stay up

An incisive, innovative, and inviting take on fighting oppression and fighting for racial justice.

Racism is a real and present danger. But how can you fight it if you don’t know how it works or where it comes from? Using a compelling mix of memoir, cultural criticism, and anti-oppressive theory, Khodi Dill breaks down how white supremacy functions in North America and gives readers tools to understand how racism impacts their lives. From dismantling internalized racism, decolonizing schools, joining social justice movements and more, Dill lays out paths to personal liberation and social transformation.

Vibrant, dramatic collages by Stylo Starr complement Dill’s propulsive voice. Fueled by joy and hope as much as by rage and sorrow, this groundbreaking book empowers racialized young people to be confident in their identities and embrace the fullness of their futures.

STAND OUT RESOURCE: stay up stands out in terms of its Canadian content and decolonial lens, the age group it’s speaking to, and the book’s exploration of emotion and intuition as key components of anti-racism

CLASSROOM RESOURCES: lesson ideas and discussion questions by the author, an highschool educator and anti racism workshop leader, available on Edelweiss+ and at AnnickPress.com

STRIKING ART & VISUALS: 21 thought-provoking collage art illustrations by stylo starr adds visual appeal while also putting into practice Khodi’s words around the power of art to make social change. Lists, graphs, pull quotes, and other visual elements throughout.

BACKMATTER EXTRAS: backmatter will include further reading and sources on top of this extensively researched piece

AUTHOR’S GROWING PROFILE: Khodi Dill has been making a splash in the Canadian literary scene with picture books and spoken word poetry