Resources
Here is a list of the books purchased for the Racial Literacy initiative. The books for Grades 4-5 were financed by a generous grant from the Westfield Education Fund. along with a portion of the Grade 3 books. The remaining books (Grades K-2 and part of Grade 3) were purchased by the district. This list represents just a sampling of books supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our elementary classroom libraries.
List of Racial Literacy Books for K-5.xlsxCommunity Night Follow-up Resources.pdfResources for further learning
Following the April 13, 2021 Community Learning Night with co-facilitators Melle Powers and Melissa Shaw
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
National Museum of African American History and Culture - “Talking About Race”
Seeing, Noticing, and Talking About Differences with Young Children
Webinar - Using Books to Engage Young Children in Talk About Race & Justice
Webinar - How Kids Learn About Race
Webinar - Lights, Camera, Representation- TV, Movies, and Children’s Thinking About Race
Podcasts - Podcasts for Kids That Help Explain Race & Racism for tweens to teens
Podcast - How White Parents Can Talk to Their Kids About Race
Westfield High School Padlet - No Place for Hate: Educational Resources on Race