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As you will have seen the news and social media have been reporting on the Black Lives Matter movement and Anti-Racism. Lots of important discussion is being had, which requires us all to listen and learn. As educators, we believe it is important to have these discussions with children and to promote diversity and respect for one another. This is something that we strive to embed in our daily practice and actions.
The information can be overwhelming, conversations difficult and questions can be hard to answer. We have decided to put together some resources for our families to help support discussions at home that can be used not just this week, but all the time.
Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating conversations.
Books
Books
An annotated list of Primary School reading books.
A selection of books from Waterstones to navigate conversations and spark understanding: Children's & Teenage racism & multiculturalism books
The Book Trust website is a great resource to find a range of different books for a variety of topics including race, disability, and political events.
A variety of books recommended for young children covering a wide range of issues.
Knights Of publishes commercial children’s fiction – distributed through the UK, Ireland and Europe. We’re all about hiring as widely, and as diversely as possible, to make sure the books we publish give windows into as many worlds as possible – from what’s on the page all the way to sales copy.
An inclusion-led bookshop selling books for every reader, in the heart of Brixton, London
Independent publisher of adult fiction, non-fiction, and YA books. Diverse books that centre around the voices and experiences of Black people, people of colour, women and other underrepresented voices.
Some of our favourites:
Some of our favourites:
Last Stop on Market Street: Last Stop on Market Street follows a boy and his grandma as they travel to a soup kitchen by bus and meet interesting and unique people along the way.
A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory: Author Jelani Memory wrote A Kids Book About Racism because he knows that kids can handle more than we think. This book isn't meant to be read and then put away, but should be a conversation starter for you and your family.
Look Up! By Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... LIFT OFF. Let science-mad chatterbox Rocket launch into your hearts in this inspiring picture book from two incredible debut talents.
One Love: Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better.
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars: by Seth Fishman. Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? A great maths and science book with beautiful diverse illustrations.
Through My Window by Tony Bradman. Jo is ill and has to stay in bed for the day, but her mum promises her to bring her home a surprise to make her feel better. Through the day she watches for her return, seeing the variety of delivery people, neighbours and animals who come to her street, offering a springboard to readers for role-play games. Jo's is a multicultural community, its roles shared among the genders (dad stays to tend Jo, the window cleaner is a woman), and the text and illustrations are a bold, colourful, vibrant representation of the riches this offers our world. Based in Islington.
Websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround - current events aimed for children.
https://clpe.org.uk/search/core/BAME - Centre for Literacy Primary Education has lots of information regarding books and research. KCA teachers work closely with CLPE to shape our curriculum, attend training and audit the books we use.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/
https://www.embracerace.org/resources/teaching-and-talking-to-kids *american
https://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/stephen-lawrence-day/
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