Shakirah Bourne & Derick Brooks 
Being an Ally 
World Book Day 2023

This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies. As an ally you use your power – no matter how big or small – to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 7 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. These authors share their truths. They invite you to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better ally. There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better questions. Because we’re all in this together. And we all need allies.