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“From the moment I picked up Bringing Up Race, I couldn’t put it down. Honest, funny, practical, and thought-provoking, and packed with real-life examples, Uju Asika’s work points the way to creating a more just and more kind world.” – Gretchen Rubin, international bestselling author of The Happiness Project

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I am the author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World. Learn more about the book and the blog here.

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