Speaking of Race Where We Live, Learn, and Earn by Shelley Jones-Holt is an insightful workbook inviting you to explore your understanding of race through guided reflections and meaningful exercises. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in education in multiple roles, Dr. Jones-Holt helps you uncover why conversations about race can be so challenging, while equipping you to develop cultural proficiency and confidently lead discussions on this vital topic.

With a focus on the places that shape us—home, school, community, and workplace—this second book in the Advanced Practitioner Series offers practical tools and restorative practices to support your growth and foster deeper connection. The author shares her personal stories and invites you to consider your own perspective and experience of race and provides multiple resources she has found to be helpful.

Whether you are beginning your journey or seeking to deepen your awareness, Speaking of Race provides a powerful, compassionate guide for personal and collective learning.

"A brilliant book! A practical guide written in clear, accessible language for insight on how to approach a challenging topic and navigate conversations skillfully and constructively." - Pedro Noguera, Dean, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California

"Speaking of Race Where We Live, Learn & Earn shook my soul, deepened my understanding, and helped me reimagine my role as a racial equity advocate." - Paul Gorski, founder of the Equity Literacy Institute and the Art of Reach 

"This powerful workbook is a groundbreaking contribution to society, eminently valuable to any person or community interested in learning more about this subject." - Delores B. Lindsey, Ph.D. & Randall B. Lindsey, Ph.D., Co-authors, Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders

"A comprehensive, smart and personal guide, Dr. Shelley helps the reader to approach the topic from emotional, social, and intellectual angles to help us develop racial empathy." - Deborah Abry, Dr. Jones-Holt’s 9th Grade teacher & role model for teaching through an equity lens.