Kylla Lanier

In Our Backyard

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In Our Backyard is an excellent introduction to learning about human trafficking, but it is more than that. It is a call to action. So many times, after learning that slavery still exists, people become overwhelmed and don’t know what to do, where to start, how to help. What I love about this book are the discussion questions and the lists of practical, simple actions that are provided in each chapter. Each one of us can combat human trafficking, and it is imperative that each one of us does just that or it won’t end. I was a high school history teacher for years and would tell my students about the ‘tea drinkers’ of history—those who lamented a social ill but did nothing more than talk about it over their tea time. The ‘tea drinkers’ never changed anything. We need fewer ‘tea drinkers’ and more activists. This book will help you kick over the tea table and get started in the fight against modern-day slavery!”