Leading Against the Grain

Jeffrey S. Brooks is professor of educational leadership at Monash University and author of Black School/White School: Racism and Educational (Mis)Leadership and co-editor of What Every Principal Needs to Know to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools. Anthony H. Normore is professor of educational leadership and chair of graduate education at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

"Brooks and Normore have brilliantly designed and edited an exceptional book on leadership." --Teachers College Record "The book is clearly intended for school leaders. Education leaders can use this book as a resource to motivate current and future administrators, having them reflect on qualities of great leaders. Perhaps the book could also appeal to late career teachers or administrators who would like to reflect on their motivations to enter the profession...We think a second audience could be community leaders, as we found ourselves learning more about community activism and grassroots movements... a fun summer read that might provide readers with an opportunity to gradually rethink school leadership." --Education Review/Resenas Educativas "This is not a typical leadership book. As the editors note, this book is designed to 'pique interest.' It succeeds. Not only did I learn about inspiring leaders, the essays drew connections to my work that sparked personal reflection and a renewed commitment." --School Administrator