For Kids:

Books and videos to help kids understand racism, US history, and appreciate diversity:

• Books with characters of color: A curated list of children's book that promotes tolerance, diversity, and cultural understanding.

• Six Books to Help You Talk to Your Child About Diversity

• Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism: A CNN/ Sesame Street Town Hall

• Early Elementary LGBTQ+ Family Friendly Books: A curated list from Family Equality featuring books with LGBTQ+ individuals.

For Families:

Books and resources to help parents and guardians understand and explain racism and help children learn to advocate for justice

• Talking About Race: Tools and guidance from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to inspire conversation.

• Embrace Race: Resources to help parents and guardians foster resilience in children of color, nurture inclusive, empathetic children, and raise kids who think critically racial inequality.

• Talking Race with Young Children: A podcast NPR and Sesame Workshop.

• Identity Matters: A Sesame Workshop study showing that understanding and valuing one's identity and the identities of others can help children develop into more confident and accepting adolescence and adults.

• Beyond the Golden Rule: A guide for parents and guardians for preventing and responding to prejudice.