{"product_id":"paper-babies","title":"Paper Babies","description":"\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eFrom our amazing friends up North- introducing: Jeanette and Tina of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpitFire Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eOur first two volumes focus on white supremacy culture and aim to create practice space where readers can work on undoing white supremacy culture (WSC) within ourselves and identify it in the world around us. Volume 1 focuses on urgency while Volume 2 reflects on denial, defensiveness, and perfectionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWhat we’ve learned from our own practice of unlearning is that it’s easiest to face internalized whiteness when we don’t feel alone, when we can see whiteness as part of a broader systems that purposefully teach us these world views, and that these thoughts and behaviours aren’t personal failings – but that they are our responsibility to unlearn, undo, and dismantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eOur deepest unlearning has come when we root in vulnerability and friendship, supporting us so we don’t sink into shame or guilt, but rather move toward action and tenaciously trying; whether it be through listening, learning, and self reflection, or practicing solidarity guided by the people most impacted, making art, hosting events, the possibilities are endless and all are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eOne of our key bits of learning is that mistakes are part of the process. They are the result of learning in action and we can’t avoid them. What matters is that we make amends and keep on trying. So with that in mind, if you see us making mistakes please let us know. We ask that you give us feedback rooted in a collective desire for growth, friendship, and vulnerability and that you give us the grace of allowing us to make mistakes and try again. We will listen and reflect and maybe\/likely contend with defensiveness and denial because they are a WSC characteristic we’re unlearning. We’d like to include feedback and lessons we’ve learned in each edition. If you would like to share your experiences please email us at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:spitfirepress.contact@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espitfirepress.contact@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:spitfirepress.contact@gmail.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor fill out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/contact\/\"\u003et\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehe contact form here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bf5577e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-afacad-flux-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1: Published November 2023: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ejust gettin started but diving right in. Unlearn with us, it’s kind in here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-afacad-flux-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2: Published February 2025: \u003cspan\u003ethe prettier of the paper babies, bigger and juicer too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-afacad-flux-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 3:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVolume 3 asks the question “What is violence and who defines it?” and is being made in response to a request from Indigenous land defenders for settlers to learn about – and speak honestly about – state violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d558f3cafa18d18025f41396849c0bd8 wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThis volume will look at various aspects of state level violence including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9c5d6de30def5238ec7673f336f9bc2\"\u003eWhat is settler colonialism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c797b4f8a8a2488cdc333575832b5dde\"\u003eWhat is violence and who defines it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5f86aa8414f3b1ded41219579939dce\"\u003eThe history and current function of the RCMP \/ police\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5f6021e7b13c805b1d12388f0a87726\"\u003eWhat are dog whistles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad8bd193c73c3afe979127ff43305a3b\"\u003ePower: what is it and how does it work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b56ca0431042a0803f9071ab692bec9\"\u003eAnd more from people we are inspired by and want to hear their thoughts about kinds of violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e207bc2e9ba2e202a8ee196e52bb21aa wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWe’re going to start reaching out to contributors soon. If you know of someone who we should consider working with please email us at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:spitfirepress.contact@gmail.com\"\u003espitfirepress.contact@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor fill out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/contact\/\"\u003ethe contact form here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3d2cb5dfb38d29ff244cedcfa3f9c0f wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eJeanette works and takes care of her beloved partner who has a disability and Tina is taking care of our newest family member baby B, so our timeline on getting volume 3 done is unknown. We’re taking things one step at a time. If there is a lot of interest in Volumes 1 + 2, and folks ask for Volume 3, we’ll follow the energy. If you like our work and want to see a third edition let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--6\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LOGO-IMAGE-ONLY.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LOGO-IMAGE-ONLY.png 941w, https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LOGO-IMAGE-ONLY-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LOGO-IMAGE-ONLY-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/spitfirepress.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LOGO-IMAGE-ONLY-600x251.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-elements-e667f1b63b5a773f4a8eeaaac745c598 wp-block-site-tagline has-text-color has-contrast-color has-afacad-flux-font-family\"\u003e(un)learning at the intersections of friendship and vulnerability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spit Fire Press","offers":[{"title":"Volume 1","offer_id":45536276676784,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Volume 2","offer_id":45573298421936,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1551\/3380\/files\/sF-Front.png?v=1789068087","url":"https:\/\/thepeoplesapothecary.net\/products\/paper-babies","provider":"The Peoples Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}