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The Chirping Moms

20 Books About Race & Racism for Children

June 2, 2020

I’ve thought so many times over the past few days: we must do better. For me, right now, that means making sure I am teaching my 5 children about race, racism and how to treat all people. I almost always turn to books when it comes to teaching my children, especially the hard things for me to explain. I didn’t know where to start and then saw a list a friend shared on Facebook. My friend Krysta is a wonderful elementary school teacher and mother. She kindly offered to share the list here.

Krysta said: 

In an effort to do what I can in this moment, I took to what I know best- educating children. I created a bookshelf with links to many books that I have read to my students over the years, and a link to an article about teaching young children about race, racism, and social justice. These books all discuss race and racism, in a way that young children can understand. The conversations young children are capable of having will astound you, and inspire you to keep going. Don’t be afraid to have these conversations, I promise, your kids can handle it. The change starts at home.

20 Books About Race & Racism for Children 

  1. We’re Different, We’re the Same 
  2. Lovely 
  3. Same, Same but Different 
  4. The Skin You Live In
  5. A is for Activist 
  6. I Am Enough 
  7. Happy in Our Skin
  8. Sulwe
  9. The Day You Begin
  10. All Are Welcome 
  11. Let’s Talk About Race 
  12. I Can Do Hard Things 
  13. Shades of People 
  14. All the Colors We Are 
  15. The Skim I’m In: A First Look at Racism 
  16. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History 
  17. I Walk with Vanessa 
  18. Strictly No Elephants 
  19. The Big Umbrella 
  20. Say Something 

Article: Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice

Art image credit: @stuffgracemade 

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