Resources for children and care givers to aid in the vital and essential talk around social justice, rights & activism, anti-bias and trauma.
Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Image from poster at One World Teaching Tolerance
For Children
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice
by Marianne Celano
Read aloud video sponsored and produced by Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center program and Atlantis School For Gifted Youngstersby Lisa Moore Remée
ebook sample of the first three chapters. Book is about rights and activism
Read online or print and color the pages
From website Black Lives Matter at School
This show is part of the “Kojo For Kids” series, a Kojo Nnamdi Show segment featuring guests of special interest to young listeners.
Jason Reynolds joins Kojo For Kids to help us understand what has led to the tensions we’ve seen over the last week, and to talk about why racism persists and what we can do to build a less racist society.
Click on the red "Listen" button at the top of the website to hear the 25 minute discussion.
Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness
Video Read Aloud
When it comes to race, the experience you most need to understand is your own. The people you most need to talk to are your own family members.Free download of this books is available from the publisher until June 19. To download requires an email and street addressDottir Press
IntersectionAllies We Make Room For All
Video Read Aloud
Stories of nine kids from diverse backgrounds. Each character’s story explains how children’s safety concerns are shaped by their intersecting identities, such as class, sexuality, dis/ability, race, religion, and citizenship—what is known in academic and activist circles as “intersectionality.”Free download of this books is available from the publisher until June 19. To download requires an email and street addressDottir Press
Video Read Aloud
A boy's grandmother dies—and people say some stupid things to comfort him.
Free download of this books is available from the publisher until June 19. To download requires an email and street addressDottir Press
Scroll down to see the books organized by category. Books are linked to another source, such as Youtube.
YouTube Channel of books about and by African Americans
For Parents, Care Givers and Educators
Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Start Talking about Race
Book Collection with conversation starters
Children's Book Lists
A Children's Book List for Anti-racist Activism
31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
Talking to Kids About Racism and Justice: a list for parents, caregivers & educators
Books lists by grade level
Lists include books, TV, movies and a storytime read aloud.
Booklists on different topics relating to social justice
KidLit Community Rally for Black Lives
Author of chilren's books will have a rally on facebook June 4
Youth Rally 7-7:45 pm
Adult Rally 7:45-8:30 pm
Live on Hennepin County Library's Facebook page:
Sunday, June 14, 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 6-8 p.m.
Performers include:Voice of Culture Drum and DanceMillion Artist MovementBlack Storytellers AllianceNeverending StorycircleJourney ProductionsPassed PresentsBlack Table ArtsResources
Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice
eBook from Teaching Tolerance
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Resources for Having Conversations about Race, Racism and Police Violence
List of resources on a variety of topics including ways to help in Minneapolis in wake of protests and riots