“OOH I NEED ONE OF THOSE!” Dive into our resources round-up - whether it’s out now, or coming soon, here are a few books we think you should be getting your hands on…
The Anti-Racist Social Worker is available from criticalpublishing.com, priced at 14.99.
THE ANTI-RACIST SOCIAL WORKER Review by Laura Green
Nyasvimbo encapsulate this in their chapter, raising the point that change can begin at an individual level, but collectively and organisationally, so much more can be achieved.
The Anti-Racist Social Worker, by Tanya Moor and Glory Simango, is a thought-provoking collection, featuring AS A NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL reflections of activism, and experiences WORKER, STILL IN MY ASYE of social care and allied professionals. YEAR, THE CHAPTER THAT Containing 14 chapters from authors at PARTICULARLY RESONATED varying stages in their careers - from WITH ME WAS CHAPTER THREE students, to principal social workers - THE ROAD TO ACTIVISM, - each sharing their experiences of BY DIANA KATOTO, OMAR racism, and discussing how we can MOHAMMED, AND TANYA MOORE. work together to achieve change. Through their shared revelations, the authors of this book explore how each of us must consider our roles when tackling issues of racism, highlighting the importance of honest conversations if we hope to bring about real change. The book makes it clear that talking about racism is key to creating action and change for the better. The message remains: we need to do more together. Liz Fergus and Chi
The book compels us to challenge discrimination, calling out injustice when we see it. Yes, it confirms, topics like white privilege may be uncomfortable, but it is essential that we continue to talk and explore. What I enjoyed most about this book was the range of voices and from those at different stages of their careers. It’s a good starting point for beginning to talk about racism in social work, and
enables us to consider how we - as a community - can come together to rise up and fight against racism. Laura Green has spent 2021 working in child protection in the north of England, where she lives with her partner and son. “I remember reading a memoir by Dave Pelzer (A Child Called “It”) and being inspired to look more into child protection,” she shares. “Some of my favourite books over the past few years include: ’Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science,’ ‘Hackney Child,’ which I think should be read by every social worker, ‘Why Women Are Blamed For Everything,’ by Dr Jessica Taylor, and ‘The Stranger on the Bridge’ by Jonny Benjamin. Next on my reading list, ‘Help! I’m addicted,’ by Rhyannon Styles.”
