{"title":"Monique W. Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonique W. Morris offers insightful works that explore themes of cultural expression, identity, and social justice, often presented through compelling narratives and thoughtful analysis. Her writing invites readers to engage deeply with education and community issues, bridging personal stories with broader social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of education and reference materials that enrich understanding of complex topics such as race, history, and youth empowerment. With a focus on voices and experiences often overlooked, her books encourage reflection and dialogue in both academic and personal settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sing-a-rhythm-dance-a-blues-by-monique-w-morris-9781620977262","title":"Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking and visionary call to action on educating and supporting girls of colour, from the highly acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003ePushout\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Monique Morris is a personal shero of mine and a respected expert in this space.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ayanna Pressley, U.S. congresswoman and the first woman of colour elected to Boston's city council\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWise Black women have known for centuries that the blues have been a platform for truth-telling, an underground musical railroad to survival, and an essential form of resistance, healing, and learning. In this \u003cem\u003epowerful call to action\u003c\/em\u003e (Rethinking Schools), leading advocate Monique W. Morris invokes the spirit of the blues to articulate a radically healing and empowering pedagogy for Black and Brown girls. Morris describes with candour and love what it looks like to meet the complex needs of girls on the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cem\u003evital, generous, and sensitively reasoned argument for how we might transform American schools to better educate Black and Brown girls\u003c\/em\u003e (San Francisco Chronicle). Morris brings together research and real life in this chorus of interviews, case studies, and the testimonies of remarkable people who work successfully with girls of colour. The result is this radiant guide to moving away from punishment, trauma, and discrimination toward safety, justice, and genuine community in our schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471566225644,"sku":"9781620977262","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781620977262-sing-a-rhythm-dance-a-blues.jpg?v=1775246715"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/monique-w-morris.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}