Equity Wednesday
Presented by Guilford County Schools' Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Be You. Even if others can't see you.
This month...
For January, we are discussing Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. This coming of age story follows two brothers, one who presents as white and one who presents as black. While preparing for a fencing competition, the brothers face bullying and racism and discover their own personal strength.
Click here to read more about the book and Jewell Parker Rhodes.
Please scroll through the resources below to find ebook and audio book versions, explore the book trailer and author book talk, and learn about a Service Learning opportunity for high school students interested in participating in the book discussion.
Listen to the book here:
Listen to the book here:
Our district uses Follett Destiny to source our e-books and audio books. To access the Black Brother, Black Brother:
Visit this link: Welcome to Guilford County Schools (follettdestiny.com)
Choose your school
Enter your GCS user ID and their password. If you are GCS staff, enter your GCS user ID and your password.
Questions? Contact your school library media coordinator.
Let's Learn: Author Jewell Parker Rhodes instroduces the book, Black Brother, Black Brother
Be a part of the conversation
Be a part of the conversation
Contact Jasmine Getrouw-Moore, getrouj@gcsnc.com, or Natalie Strange, strangn@gcnc.com, if you would like to nominate yourself or a student to be a part of the dicussion panel. Sign up link coming soon!
service learning project
service learning project
Respond to the book with your voice and style. Create a short presentation, poster, poem, painting or other creative reflection on the book. Use these linked guidelines to apply for credit on x2VOL.
Discussion Guide
Discussion Guide
Link to Book Club Discussion Guide from the publisher: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Black-Brother-Black-Brother-Downloadable-Book-Club-Guide.pdf
Fencing Resources
Fencing Resources
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