Dear white people : a guide to inter-racial harmony in

Dear white people A guide to inter-racial harmony in "post-racial" America

Justin Simien

Book - 2014

"Right out of college, Justin Simien wrote a screenplay about the nuanced experiences of four black students on a predominantly white college campus ... Channeling the sensibility of the film into this book, Simien will keep you laughing with his humorous observations if you haven't seen the satiric film, [including quizzes to determine whether you've become the Token Black Friend]"--Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Whites > Humor.
Race awareness > Humor.
Published
New York : 37 Ink/Atria 2014.
Language
English
Main Author
Justin Simien (author)
Other Authors
Ian O'Phelan (illustrator)
Edition
First 37 Ink/Atria Books hardcover edition
Item Description
"Inspired by the major motion picture"--Cover.
Physical Description
149 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm
ISBN
9781476798097
Contents unavailable.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Simien, writer/director of the film of the same name as this seriously funny book at times cuts close to the bone for readers of any skin tone. Simien's declared purpose is to present something "primarily meant for entertainment purposes, so as to covertly lull you into thinking critically." Brief chapters offer advice and clarification ranging from "Please Stop Touching My Hair" to "We Don't Know Why Kanye West Did That." Interspersed within the chapters are "Black Myth Busters," quizzes, flowcharts, and charts to help readers decipher micro-aggressions or decide whether they may use the N-word. Simien asserts repeatedly that, despite wishes to the contrary, racism is still embedded in assumptions and institutions throughout the culture. His humor primarily rests on the absurdity of racial stereotypes and racist behaviors, introducing the difficult, even painful, truth that lies at the heart of all great comedy. Agent: Jay Mandel, William Morris Endeavor. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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