Kathrin Schrocke

White Tears

Is that racist already, or what?

Lenni and Serkan are best friends. Until the new classmate Benjamin shows up, almost breaks up the theatre group, criticises a popular teacher and openly denounces racism. Lenni’s world turns upside down. Suddenly he has to take a stand. But for whom? Who is actually right here? And what do Elif and her headscarf have to do with it?

A highly topical, stirring story about friendship and love, about life and death – and about everyday racism everywhere. Kathrin Schrocke tackles the issue of invisible privilege with great expertise, empathy and without pointing fingers.

Mixtvision

Young Adult Fiction

Original title: Weiße Tränen
Age 13+
240 pp | € 17
hc
Publication: August 2023


Author: Kathrin Schrocke

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Awards

“This book is many things at once: exciting, touching, stirring, shocking. But above all it holds up a mirror mercilessly. The ideal read on everyday racism and discrimination in our society.” – Salah Naoura

White Tears is ideal for teaching the the subject of racism in the classroom without pointing fingers.” – Miriam Rosenlehner

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