Speaking Out (Upstarts)

by Audrey Osler (Author)

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  Paperback
  1989

  $3.37

  Part of a series intended for teenagers this book relates the experiences of black teenagers in Birmingham describing their attitudes to topical issues and personal passions. It is a mixture of commentary and the girl's own voices revealing their views on their teachers and schools, friends and boyfriends, parents and families and their community and the outside world. Despite racism and sexism, they show themselves to be optimistic, resourceful and determined to succeed and enjoy life. It is a book that would be useful to students, parents and teacheras. The author also wrote a teacher's book on human rights education Do It Justice .