{"product_id":"beyond-the-doll-tests-cheryl-holcomb-mccoy-9798895570661","title":"Beyond the Doll Tests: Affirming and Uplifting Black Students' Well-Being","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA transformative guidebook for K-12 school counselors, teachers, and administrators seeking to create affirming, equitable, and healing-centered environments for Black students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Doll Tests\u003c\/i\u003e, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy draws on decades of expertise as an educator, school counselor, and leader in equity to deliver compelling insights and practical strategies that address the impact of racism, trauma, and systemic inequities that shape Black students' experiences in America's schools. With powerful storytelling and evidence-based frameworks, this essential resource challenges educators to move beyond surface-level inclusion and become active partners in dismantling barriers to Black students' well-being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough case studies, reflective exercises, and scalable interventions, Holcomb-McCoy reveals how the legacy of racial bias--exposed so vividly in Mamie and Kenneth Clark's historic doll tests--continues to shape educational experiences today. The book offers actionable tools grounded in Black Psychology and culturally responsive practice, giving educators new language and strategies to affirm students' strengths, foster self-efficacy, and nurture positive identity development. Readers will find a roadmap for transforming school counseling, classroom practices, and district-wide policies to prioritize mental health, belonging, and academic achievement for Black youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is both a wake-up call and a beacon of hope, calling every educator to move from passive awareness to bold, principled action. With its blend of scholarly wisdom and heartfelt advocacy, this work empowers schools to become spaces where Black students are seen, valued, and equipped to thrive. For those ready to make real change, Holcomb-McCoy offers the vision and tools to get started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895570661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard Education PR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965972791551,"sku":"9798895570661","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_11a387c9-8d13-4a1f-92da-6815b356bf28.jpg?v=1767286060","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-doll-tests-cheryl-holcomb-mccoy-9798895570661","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}