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Gr 10 Up—Through the lens of his life experiences, Bell shows readers how racism affects the way Black youth learn to navigate the world. "The Talk" refers to the lecture Black children are given to help them understand how they are viewed differently from other children, and how to survive police encounters. The lessons start early—Bell's mother explains to him that his water gun must be green so it can't be mistaken for a real weapon. But even heeding her words and opting for a green toy gun didn't...Log In or Sign Up to Read More