Being an Ally: World Book Day 2023

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Since the book consists of 17 authors, there was no way I was going to love all the different writing styles. I would say that I really enjoyed the writing in about 83 percent of the book. But there were some entries where the writing was a little boring and didn't keep me as engaged as I wanted to be. But with how many stories there were, I appreciate that the writing was solid in most essays. Your desire to give an apology right now doesn’t mean that the receiver is ready for it. Some people need space to process, and you should respect that. When they’re willing to reconnect, if at all, they may let you know (or they may not). Do not expect to be taught or shown. Take it upon yourself to use the tools around you to learn and answer your questions

Did You Know Gandhi was Racist?" by Sharah Dhaliwal- Another great essay about racism and the way the world is today.Believe others’ experiences. Don’t assume something couldn’t happen just because you haven’t personally experienced it. an ally has to do constant self-interrogation because it's hard to correct a bias that you don't know exists." (pg. 101) Oct 2023 Our Connecting Stories literacy project is transforming reading and writing in disadvantaged communities View all

Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, said: “Our aim as a charity is to encourage all children to love reading, see themselves as readers and ultimately, improve their life chances. This is even more important at a time when the cost of living crisis is set to damage access to books and reading for thousands of children. Do not take credit for the labor of those who are marginalized and did the work before you stepped into the picture Join 140,000+ small businesses like yours that use Buffer to build their brand on social media every month Sign up for free

We’d love to show you how your support is helping LGBTQ+ people everywhere to thrive. We need your consent to share news, campaigns, events and ways in which you can further support this important work. As an ally, you use your power—no matter how big or small—to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. Test Prep Insight's College Guide and Resources For LGBTQ Students: This guide covers all aspects of college life for LGBTQ students, including common challenges, tips for integrating into campus life, and perhaps most importantly, guidance from experts on navigating college relationships. Recognise that language evolves and be open to new concepts and ideas. Look up words you are unfamiliar with. The Stonewall glossary of terms is a great place to start.

But really, as nice and as comfortable as it may be for you to sit at home and wish and will the world to be a better, fairer more inclusive place, there is much more you can do than simply lend your passive support to LGBT causes. If you’re going to transform yourself from an armchair supporter to an engaged and active LGBT ally it’s going to need some effort, and here’s a list of some great ways to get started. 1. Familiarise yourself with the languageThanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Allies: Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again in exchange for an honest review. By doing this, Digby helped me build credibility with my new colleagues. He took action as an ally, using his position of privilege to sponsor me. His shoutouts made a difference, and definitely made me feel great. Dana's Absolutely Perfect Fail-Safe No Mistakes Guaranteed Way to Be an Ally by Dana Alison Levy - a conversational introduction to the concept of allyship including anecdotes about the author's attempts and sometimes failures with the message that you just need to keep trying and learning and trying again.

Being an ally means that when you screw up (and you will), you apologize and do better...but you don't insist on forgiveness, or try to make the other person process it with you, or beat yourself up so badly that it suddenly becomes their job to reassure you" (pg. 14) We have been rescuing ourselves and revolting against the oppressor throughout history. Contrary to the popular belief that only great white men rescued us from slavery, it was the Haitian Revolution from 1791 to 1804, the only successful slave revolt in history, that instigated the global abolishment of slavery.

If you identify as a member of an underinvested community and want to contribute, please submit a pull-request on this GitHub repository. The big question though is: has this awareness translated into action in our workplaces? I think there are some signs that it has, but we must keep the momentum going. Being an ‘ally’ is an important part of this. What makes a good ally?