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Coming Together is Sesame Workshop's commitment to racial justice. We believe in a world where all children can reach their full potential and humanity—an...Show more Coming Together is Sesame Workshop's commitment to racial justice. We believe in a world where all children can reach their full potential and humanity—and do so in celebration of their races, ethnicities, and cultures. Together with experts, we've designed developmentally appropriate resources to help you guide your child to be smarter, stronger, and kinder—and an upstander to racism. Show less

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In the PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism special, hosted by the country’s first National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, PBS KIDS spoke with real ...Show more In the PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism special, hosted by the country’s first National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, PBS KIDS spoke with real families and had conversations about racial identity, anti-Black racism, and how it is incumbent on all of us — children and parents alike — to actively work towards building a more equitable society. Show less

10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race

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These tips are designed to help for parents of all backgrounds teach and talk to their children about race early and often by lifting up age-appropriate activities that can be incorporated easily into your daily life. These tips are designed to help for parents of all backgrounds teach and talk to their children about race early and often by lifting up age-appropriate activities that can be incorporated easily into your daily life. Show less

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HOW TO DISCUSS RACE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN with FRC Director Jennifer Eddy and Marvin Lynn Dean of Education at Portland State. See comments for other... HOW TO DISCUSS RACE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN with FRC Director Jennifer Eddy and Marvin Lynn Dean of Education at Portland State. See comments for other... Show less

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-honestly-with-children-about-racism

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Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program within the Office of Child Development at University of Pittsburgh, presents seven tips to help parents...Show more Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program within the Office of Child Development at University of Pittsburgh, presents seven tips to help parents prepare for difficult conversations and start discussions, using picture books, activities, and asking questions of our children. Show less

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1598-racism-and-violence-using-your-power-as-a-parent-to-support-children-aged-two-to-five

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This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age. This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age. Show less

Raising Race Conscious Children | Resource for Talking About Race & Diversity

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To support parents who are trying to talk about race & diversity with young children- with the goal of preparing young people to work toward racial justice. To support parents who are trying to talk about race & diversity with young children- with the goal of preparing young people to work toward racial justice. Show less

https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talking-about-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/

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This document, compiled by the Center for Racial Justice in Education, features interviews with experts, articles, and other resources for talking about race, racism, and racialized violence with kids. This document, compiled by the Center for Racial Justice in Education, features interviews with experts, articles, and other resources for talking about race, racism, and racialized violence with kids. Show less

Social Justice Books for Children and Teens

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SocialJusticeBooks.org is a project of Teaching for Change, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide teachers and parents with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write and change the world. SocialJusticeBooks.org is a project of Teaching for Change, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide teachers and parents with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write and change the world. Show less

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children

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Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children. Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children. Show less

How to Raise An Antiracist

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2022

The book that every parent, caregiver, and teacher needs to raise the next generation of antiracist thinkers, from the author of How to Be an Antiracist a...Show more The book that every parent, caregiver, and teacher needs to raise the next generation of antiracist thinkers, from the author of How to Be an Antiracist and recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant. “Kendi’s latest . . . combines his personal experience as a parent with his scholarly expertise in showing how racism affects every step of a child’s life. . . . Like all his books, this one is accessible to everyone regardless of race or class.”—Los Angeles Times (Book Club Pick) Show less

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Bringing up Race

How to Raise A Kind Child in A Prejudiced World

by Asika, Uju

Book - 2021

Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded i...Show more Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Show less

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Raising White Kids

Bringing up Children in A Racially Unjust America

by Harvey, Jennifer

Book - 2017

This New York Times best-selling book is a guide for families, educators, and communities to raise their children to be able and active anti-racist allies. This New York Times best-selling book is a guide for families, educators, and communities to raise their children to be able and active anti-racist allies. Show less

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The Undefeated

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights mov...Show more This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. Show less

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Something Happened in Our Town

A Child's Story About Racial Injustice

by Celano, Marianne

Book - 2018

After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differen...Show more After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers that provides general guidance about addressing racism with children, child-friendly vocabulary definitions, conversation guides, and a link to additional online resources for parents and teachers. Show less

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Not My Idea

A Book About Whiteness

by Higginbotham, Anastasia

Book - 2018

A white child sees a TV news report of a white police officer shooting and killing a black man. "In our family, we don't see color," his mother ...Show more A white child sees a TV news report of a white police officer shooting and killing a black man. "In our family, we don't see color," his mother says, but he sees the colors plain enough. An afternoon in the library's history stacks uncover the truth of white supremacy in America. Racism was not his idea and he refuses to defend it. Show less

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Antiracist Baby

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Board Book - 2020

Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Show less

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All the Colors We Are

The Story of How We Get Our Skin Color = Todos Los Colores De Nuestra Piel : La Historia De Por Qué Tenemos Diferentes Colores De Piel

by Kissinger, Katie

Book - 2014

Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it. Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it. Show less

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Can I Touch your Hair?

Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2018

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America. Show less

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Let's Talk About Race

by Lester, Julius

Book - 2005

The author introduces the concept of race as only one component in an individual's or nation's "story." The author introduces the concept of race as only one component in an individual's or nation's "story." Show less

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Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful...Show more Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. Show less

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