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1 author picked Jamaica Labrish as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I grew up with Miss Lou, or the famous poet Louise Bennett. With wit and humor that is simply unparalleled, Miss Lou’s writing taught me about the importance of language.
In this collection, Miss Lou shows rather than tells the importance of “labrish” or “gossip”, a quintessential Jamaican practice. While the book, on the surface, isn’t about the Internet, the foregrounding of language, culture, and community here is directly related to the digital practices that I know and love.
This book made me feel hopeful, sad, angry, and most of all, secure, knowing that it was okay for me–and others…
From Raven's list on internet activism (hint: the kids are actually alright).
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