Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed

Name: Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed
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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times-bestselling author of The 57 Bus comes Accountable, a propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen?

When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as “edgy” humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew.

Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account’s discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created the account. Not the group of kids who followed it. Not the adults—educators and parents—whose attempts to fix things too often made them worse.

In the end, no one was laughing. And everyone was left asking: Where does accountability end for online speech that harms? And what does accountability even mean?

Award-winning and New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater has written a must-read book for our era that explores the real-world consequences of online choices.

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Are you ready for a thought-provoking and eye-opening reading experience? Look no further than "Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed". This gripping tale, penned by the renowned author Dashka Slater, delves into the revelation of a racist social media account and its profound impact on a group of high school students. Prepare to be challenged as Slater asks the crucial question - what does it truly mean to be held accountable for the harm caused by our online actions?

Step into the world of a high school student who thought he was simply pushing boundaries with his private Instagram account. But as the account gained popularity, the content became increasingly offensive. The consequences spiraled out of control when the account was exposed, leaving no one in the town of Albany, California unscathed. From the girls targeted by the posts to the boy who created the account, and even the adults who attempted to rectify the situation but ended up making it worse, this true story will leave you questioning where the line of accountability should be drawn.

Hold onto your seat as you navigate the tumultuous world created by online speech in "Accountable". Bestselling author Dashka Slater fearlessly explores the real-world ramifications of our choices on social media, making this an essential read for our technology-driven era. Don't miss out on this captivating book that forces us to reconsider the meaning of accountability. Purchase your copy of "Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed" now and embark on a journey that will forever change the way you perceive online behavior.

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