Middle grade nonfiction can be tricky but Kyi and Shannon make it look easy here — using an engaging tone, fun graphics, and sidebars to present current studies and evidence about bias, stereotypes, and how to overcome them. The ideas are sophisticated and well-researched enough to make this an easy-reading introduction or review piece for YA and adult readers, but distilled into simple enough language for preteens.

It's only 5 chapters and about 80 roomy pages, but I appreciated the breadth of topics and the somewhat global perspective. American kids may be slightly confused by a section that involves participants "writing a test" (which they may interpret as creating, rather than taking a test) and I'd like the author to rethink the use of "pretty crazy" in a sidebar title, but those are minor issues overall.

The book ends on a hopeful note, giving specific things individuals can do and reiterating a variety of projects that are having a positive impact — "police officers in St. Louis, Missouri, are learning to recognize hidden bias. Hospitals are implementing new policies and procedures, like the one at Johns Hopkins to ensure women get better blood clot-busting care. Soap opera producers in Rwanda are helping people develop empathy for other ethnic groups." There's also a further reading list, a fairly robust reference section, and a decent index.

Overall, I'd highly recommend this for middle grade libraries everywhere and for families and individuals trying to be more aware of their unconscious biases.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher file a digital ARC.