Race and Equity Resources

American School Counselor Association Position Statement:

ASCA Position Statement: The School Counselor and Equity for All Students

Books:

• Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners

• Children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance

A few books about race and diversity:

• The Day You Begin

• I Believe I Can

• I Am Enough

• All Are Welcome

Instagram:

• The Conscious Kid

Articles:

• Raising Race Conscious Children

• Talking to Kids About Discrimination - American Psychological Association

• Talking to Kids About George Floyd - Child Mind Institute - Includes an informative video “Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News”

• Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News - Child Mind Institute

  • Validate their feelings

  • Don’t avoid talking about it

  • Be clear, direct, and factual

  • Encourage questions - and don’t worry if you can’t answer them

  • Try to be calm, but don’t hide your emotions

  • Rely on your support system

  • Keep the conversation open

  • Explore resources

• Talking to Kids About Race

• Talking to Kids About Race and the Black Lives Matter Movement

• Talking to Kids About Race and Protests