About this guide
This guide will provide you with information about and further resources on Debby Irving's Waking Up White & Finding Myself in the Story of Race. In addition, you will find information on the book discussion events and resources associated with this book. Use the navigation menu to explore further topics and resources.
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Final Book Discussion Postponed
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About the Book
"For twenty-five years, Debby Irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. As an arts administrator, she didn't understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. As a teacher, she found her best efforts to reach out to students and families of color left her wondering what she was missing. Then in 2009, one 'aha!' moment launched an adventure of discovery and insight that drastically shifted her worldview and upended her life plan" (Cover copy).
Get a free copy of the book through the MESA office
The MESA office does have copies available for UWGB affiliates. Please see link below.
- Request a copy through MESAUWGB affiliates are able to request a copy of the book for the discussion.
Request a copy through the library
If you are a student, staff, or faculty member at UWGB, you are able to request a copy through UW-Green Bay Libraries. For community patrons, check your local public library for a copy or request a copy through your public library's inter-library loan service.
Waking up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Call Number: Click title to check availabilityPublication Date: 2014
- Book WebsiteLearn more about Waking Up White here.
Works Cited
Cover copy. Waking Up White: Finding Myself in the Story of Race,by Debby Irving, Elephant Room Press, 2014.