Patricia Park's new YA novel captures the complexities of race and adolescence
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Navigating Race and Class at School
Alejandra, the daughter of immigrants, grapples with imposter syndrome and the feeling of not belonging at her progressive Quaker prep school. This chapter explores the presence of microaggressions and othering, as well as the complexities of being an ally in addressing racial issues.
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