Does it matter that little Tony is black?
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Re: Does it matter that little Tony is black?
True. Only white people can't be superheroes. That's not right to think. Black people can be the protagonists too.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 06:29 Some reviews of this book are actually comparing Toni to T'Challa of Black Panther fame. I say it's about time we shatter the myth of white superheroes.
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I also really appreciate the fact that Toni is black.Allyseria wrote: ↑26 Jul 2018, 18:49 I think it's good that Tony is black. There are very few children books out there that has the main character being from an ethnic minority. If children are reading these kind of books when they're young, they'll be more accepting of black people in the future. Also, for other black kids, it's nice to be represented in books.
I am Asian but was born in the UK. When I was younger, all the children books were about white kids. I didn't even question it - I didn't see any difference between me and them and I had no problem reading these books.
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TrueDavid Horta Alonso wrote: ↑16 Aug 2018, 00:28 Black or not black. Toni was a charismatic character. I do not think anyone would hate him.
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I strongly agree.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 06:29 Some reviews of this book are actually comparing Toni to T'Challa of Black Panther fame. I say it's about time we shatter the myth of white superheroes.
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I think it's overthinking that complicates it.Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 08:22I would also be worried if this was the message that the book ingrained in the minds of black children. It's amazing how complicated a simple story can become.cristinaro wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 05:33 Tony is a jovial little black kid always with a broad smile on his face. He is engaged in the typical activities of a kid his age.
Is he meant to defy the superhero stereotype especially since he does not seem to be doing anything extraordinary?
Did you feel the book undermines the myth of the white superhero and carries a message of inter-racial tolerance?
My fear is the message could be exactly the opposite. Little black kids can only do ordinary things like helping their mother, sweeping the floor or dusting the furniture. The superpowers still belong to the little white kids. I am wondering if Tony will actually have some superpowers in the next books of the series. What do you think?
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I don't think any sensible person would have a problem with it.David Horta Alonso wrote: ↑16 Aug 2018, 13:13 Maybe, racists white parents plus their kids would be aggrieved by Toni's black colour. As for me, I had no problem with him being black.
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