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Aesthetica | Allie Rowbottom

I don‘t know why I have been so drawn to books with such unlikable characters lately, but here I am again! 😅

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Deepfake | Sarah Darer Littman

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Clever, tech‑driven YA mystery about a video that ruins reputations—even though it may be fake. High‑school rivalry, viral gossip, and shocking twists keep this page‑turner grounded in real‑world media weirdness. Compact, relevant, and suspenseful.

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Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed | Dashka Slater

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“Accountable“ really made me reflect on how staying silent in the face of racism causes just as much harm too. Being a bystander isn‘t neutral, it allows the behavior to continue. A lot of people may think that staying out of it means they‘re not involved, but in reality, silence can show a sense of complicity. This novel is a powerful reminder that speaking up really matters and that accountability is everyone's responsibility.

tylera_ Totally agree with you. This book really shows how easy it is for silence to feel like safety when it‘s actually adding to the harm. I kept thinking about how many moments in the story could have gone differently if just one person had spoken up. 2w

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Makaylaholton

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed | Dashka Slater

One thing that stood out to me about this novel was how it blends real-life storytelling with a deeper exploration of social issues. It doesn‘t just tell you what happened, it makes you think about why it happened and what it says about our culture, especially when it comes to race, responsibility, and online behavior. Bringing in actual voices from the people involved added a layer of authenticity and complexity that made the story more powerful.

Makaylaholton

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed | Dashka Slater

What struck me most was how the students struggle so hard to grasp the impact of their posts until it was too late, which really made me think about how we teach empathy in digital spaces. How do we properly help the younger generation understand that pressing “post” is no different than saying something out loud in a room full of people and is even sometimes worse, because it can be saved, shared, and seen forever?

riley.fulton This is super important, and is horribly unfortunate that kids do not realize the power of their words, even if they are not spoken. I was also taken aback by how long it took the kids to realize what they did. It also shows that young adults need to learn that apologizing for things does not make them weak, but makes them strong by taking responsibility. 2w

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allisonjackson

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed | Dashka Slater

I thought it was interesting that Slater showed the advantages and disadvantages to online discourse; and showed the importance of accountability and justice. Social media shapes behaviors of students in and out of school, how do we as upcoming teachers take this and teach them their actions have consequences even when it‘s posted online and not in school?

riley.fulton This is something I never would have thought about 10 years ago, but it is super important to consider now. Social media definitely has its pros and cons, but we all need to think about how our actions can have good and bad consequences. 2w

tylera_ This is a great point! Slater does a good job showing how online behavior is never really separate from the real world. As future teachers, I think we have a huge role in helping students think critically about the way they communicate online. It's not just about telling them “don't do this“ but helping them understand why certain things cause harm and how to take accountability when they mess up. 2w

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allisonjackson

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed | Dashka Slater

I will definitely be including this on my bookshelf, ideally it would be nice to have students read at least bits and pieces of this to teach on the importance of consequences of posting online but finding a unit to put it in may be difficult depending on the grade.
I think this book should be read by teachers so they can learn ways to advocate for their students and teach them accountability matters for ALL students

natalie_e Yes! This is super important for both teachers and students to read. I think this book could be worked into a unit geared toward nonfiction or one tailored around the theme of accountability 2w

tylera_ Yes, I totally agree! Even if it‘s tough to fit the whole book into a unit, there are definitely chapters or excerpts that could spark some powerful class conversations. And I really think teachers should read this too. It pushes us to reflect on how we respond to harm and how we can advocate for all students, not just the ones who are the loudest or most visible. 2w

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