Book description
Aya is an anthology produced by Black Minnesota voices. Youth and community activists shared their reflections on justice and healing. This 2022 publication is its inaugural edition.
Aya Anthology was created to ignite change in the furtherance of racial justice. It serves as an invitation to lead and serve in…
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1 author picked Aya as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is written by Minnesota youth after the murder of Mr. George Floyd.
As the nation faced the dual pandemic of the novel COVID-19 and racial reckoning, our youth needed a sacred space to pause, reflect, and heal. Through community writing workshops, youth developed the tools to write for justice. Their stories reflect their vision for building a more just and inclusive society.
From Artika's list on The best books on champions for racial justice.
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