In the title, "my" is crossed out before "white privilege" and replaced with "our."

"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book"--Title page.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-253).

An introduction / by Jason Reynolds -- Bottle of Nesquik, bottle of long since forgotten -- Two Americas -- So what is this talk I never got? -- How I tell a story -- White boy -- Chicken and egg problem... solved! -- Cheating to win -- History lives in the present -- The entire system is rigged -- Ninja runs -- Hard look in the mirror -- Interruption -- What bullying looks like... to a whole community -- So step up! -- Well, actually, hang on a second... step back -- Messing up -- Messing up... and listening -- Who? -- Listening... without getting defensive -- Listening... and believing -- Taking action.

"Most kids of color grow up talking about racism. They have "The Talk" with their families-the honest talk about survival in a racist world. But white kids don't. They're barely spoken to about race at all-and that needs to change. Because not talking about racism doesn't make it go away. Not talking about white privilege doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The Other Talk begins this much-needed conversation for white kids. In an instantly readable and deeply honest account of his own life, Brendan Kiely offers young readers a way to understand one's own white privilege and why allyship is so vital, so that we can all start doing our part-today"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 12 up. Atheneum.