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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.

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.

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?

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?

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

A nonfiction book that keeps your attention and informs the reader while telling of the story and dangers of digital media. I love that interviews and real accounts were pulled into this to be used by the author as evidence in a sense. Having the multiple perspectives and standpoints in this book is an interesting way to write and very much appreciated, it would have been nice to see more of the affected girls‘ story/side.

I enjoyed this book overall. I think it would be beneficial for young teens to read in an ever growing digital world of tiktok‘s, instagram, and snapchat. They could see real life consequences and actions that come with the misuse of such platforms, and the people it can harm.