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Inspiring Change Through Engagement and Equity

Explore a curated list of books that empower schools, businesses, and communities to foster engagement, promote equity, and create meaningful change. These reads offer valuable insights for leaders, educators, and changemakers looking to build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Books on Engagement and Inclusion

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
A practical guide for navigating difficult conversations about race with empathy.
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
A powerful exploration of the hidden caste systems that shape societies.
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
How We Meet and Why It Matters: A masterclass in designing meaningful and transformative gatherings.

Books on Community Engagement and Advocacy

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
A compelling analysis of how racism negatively impacts all aspects of society.
Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block
A practical guide to creating communities that foster connection and belonging.
Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald Heifetz
A deep dive into adaptive leadership for building strong and resilient communities.

General DEI and Leadership Reads

How to Be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
A transformative framework for understanding and combating racism in all forms.
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
An eye-opening exploration of implicit biases and how they shape our decisions.

Books on the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris
A powerful look at how school discipline policies disproportionately harm Black girls.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
A groundbreaking analysis of systemic racism and its impact on the justice system.

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