Writing Centers and Racial Justice: A Guidebook for Critical Praxis emerges as a vital resource in today’s academic landscape, responding to the increasing emphasis on racial justice and antiracism within writing centers and writing studies. This guidebook is not just a theoretical examination; it provides practical approaches to enact meaningful change in and through the writing center environment.

The book is uniquely structured into five thematic sections, each addressing critical aspects of racial justice in writing centers:

Each section features contributions from scholars across various institutions—large and small, public and private. They provide critical reflections alongside concrete guidance, ensuring that writing center administrators can translate theory into action. Moreover, several chapters include sample materials, such as course syllabi and consultant education activities, designed to assist current and aspiring writing center administrators in implementing transformative changes within their own contexts.

Writing Centers and Racial Justice is groundbreaking in its mission. It stands as the first comprehensive guide to deliver clear, actionable advice on how writing centers and their staff can actively engage in racial and social justice work. The goal is to result in real, sustainable change that benefits not just the writing center community but the broader academic environment as well.

Directors, professionals, tutors, and institutional decision-makers will find this text to be an essential resource. It encourages thoughtful consideration and effective practices that pave the way for a more equitable future in writing education.