Book Study of

Waking Up White by Debby Irving

We hope you will join us for a series of conversations on Thursdays in January and February as we discuss Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving. In Ms. Irving's own words:

"Waking Up White is the book I wish someone had handed me decades ago. My hope is that by sharing my sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, I offer a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As I unpack my own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, I reveal how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated my ill-conceived ideas about race. I also explain why and how I’ve changed the way I talk about racism, work in racially mixed groups, and understand the racial justice movement as a whole. Exercises at the end of each chapter prompt readers to explore their own racialized ideas. Waking Up White's personal narrative is designed to work well as a rapid read, a book group book, or support reading for courses exploring racial and cultural issues."

Our discussion group will meet in the High Meadows School Library from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays: January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 22

The Center for Progressive Learning offers this opportunity free of charge to High Meadows families and at a nominal fee of $25 to the larger community. 

High Meadows Register Now!The community is welcome to participate in this event.

Please CLICK HERE to register if you are not a High Meadows School member.