Award-winning authors Kwame Alexander, Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds have organized a Kidlit Rally for Black Lives. Panelists include Gene Luen Yang, Jerry Craft, Renee Watson, Christopher Meyers, K.A. Holt and more.
In the wake of protests against police violence and the killings of Black and Brown people over the decades, the term "anti-racism" is popping up all over the place. What is anti-racism, and what does it mean to be anti-racist?
A shorter documentary about the Radical Monarchs.
Celebrating Black History Month Playlist (Netflix Jr.)~ Read alouds, songs and more!
To commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden chats with current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds and former National Ambassador Jacqueline Woodson about ways to hear and support kids during a period of nationwide protest against injustice.
This PBS KIDS for Parents-hosted conversation features fellow parents, educators, child development and trauma experts who join us to share tips and resources for how to talk with young children about racial injustice and violence against Black people.
On June 22nd, over a thousand educators, students, and more across America tuned in for our virtual event with celebrated author Angie Thomas. Our conversation touched on her book (The Hate U Give), the Black Lives Matter movement, and the activist power of literature – and her words are still resonating with us.
Raising Antiracist Kids: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers
Join us for a discussion about raising antiracist kids with author of the new book, AntiRacist Baby, Ibram X.Kendi in conversation with Derecka Purnell.
Parenting in Support of Black Lives: How to Build a Just Future for Kids
In 2020, exploring the harsh complexities of racism and systemic injustice is still a painful task for most adults, but how do our children process these concepts? How should we have these difficult conversations with our children, and how can we make sure that they feel empowered to change society as they grow?