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Resources for Discussing Racism

Books for Children

Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
by Vashti Harrison Year Published:

Ages 8-12

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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison Year Published:
Ages 8-12

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Something Happened in Our Town
by Marianne Celano PhD Year Published:
Ages 4-8

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The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson Year Published:
Ages 5-8

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The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas Year Published:
Grades 8 and up

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Sources of Books for Children

Norwell Middle School's Ms. Kinsman's suggested books

Ms. Kinsman put together this resource, containing recommended titles for readers of all ages, as well as some links to further reading about talking to children/students about race.

https://www.smore.com/k3nmh

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ADL's Children Literature

Link to Anti-Defamation Leauge's book suggestions for children

https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families/childrens-literature

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The Brown Bookshelf

https://thebrownbookshelf.com/

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Books for Adults

So You Want to Talk About Race
by Ijeoma Oluo Year Published:

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Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
by Layla F. Saad Year Published:

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Articles for Teachers

10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids about Race

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Websites for Parents & Families

How to talk to your children about protests and racism

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html

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Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current Events

https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/table-talk

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Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup

https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4?fbclid=IwAR0iMOfDrdGd7Hn9lKGPx8-4OxfCLwAmGiqoTZ4f9TJ4JeovlrwVZPjky0U

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How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism

Parent Toolkit with tips about how to get the conversation started with children.

https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/advice/social-awareness/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism

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Talking to Kids About Race

National Geographic article about how to talk to kids about race.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/

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Other Resources for Adults

Emergency Task Force on Coronavirus & Equity

Link to the Emergency Task Force on Coronavirus & Equity

https://mapublichealth.org/covid19equity/

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Facing History and Ourselbes

Website resource for teachers and students using lessons of history to stand up to bigotry and hate.

https://www.facinghistory.org/

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Code Switch

Listen to NPR's program Code Switch

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch

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Understanding Race and Privilege

From the National Association of School Psychologists.

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/diversity/social-justice/understanding-race-and-privilege

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Race and Equity Resources

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/race-and-equity-resources

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