Comments on: 12 excellent children’s books to start conversations about prejudice and discrimination.

By: Liz Gumbinner

Liz Gumbinner — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:43:02 +0000

In reply to 4waystoyummy. Thank you -- it is absolutely saveable on Pinterest. Just use your browser bookmarklet or copy/paste the url directly where you save pins :)

By: 4waystoyummy

4waystoyummy — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:02:41 +0000

This is a thoughtful list of reads. I wish you would make it able to be saved on Pinterest!
This is a wonderful reference for many ages! Thank you for your research and writing.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:01:26 +0000

In reply to Heather. Terrific point Heather, thank you!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:43:09 +0000

Thanks so much for this list! My only comment is that while I agree with your comment about Malala Yousafazi being particularly compelling to young girls, it is good for parents of boys to look for books with strong female characters and stories so that they can get used to the idea that women can be great too. They may not relate to Malala by gender, but there are other connecting points they can relate to instead.

By: Kate carroll

Kate carroll — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:24:54 +0000

Another great book is “I Speak Peace.” It teaches kindness, empathy, tolerance, finding common ground, mindfulness, and that no matter how different we all may be, there is one language we can all speak…peace! A must have for every home and classroom! ispeakpeace.com We need this now more than ever.

By: NADIRAH

NADIRAH — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:17:06 +0000

In reply to Liz. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Last Stop on Market Street! Both the author and illustrator I think I would identify as folks of color.

By: Kristen remenar

Kristen remenar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:36:23 +0000

Great recommendations! I used ONE FAMILY by George Shannon and Blanca Gomez for our November preschool storytime book through our public library and it was so much more meaningful for them than a story about Pilgrims. 🙂 I also highly recommend A TASTE OF COLORED WATER and GAIJIN: AMERICAN PRISONER OF WAR, both written and illustrated by Matt Faulkner.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:31:07 +0000

I love this list! Another good one is “The Color of Us.” It doesn’t address racism directly but it is a nice celebration of diversity.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:50:23 +0000

In reply to Sonya.

Sonya,
Try the books from the Jae Addams award site. These are books that I use to teach 4th and 5 th graders about social,justice! There are both picture books and chapter books listed here. https://www.janeaddamspeace.org/jacba/ I hope this is helpful!
Jenny Peterson
4th grade teacher
Verona Area School District
Verona, WI

By: Leilani Brooks

Leilani Brooks — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:35:13 +0000

Great list! We also make flashcards depicting African American diaspora intent on inspiring children with those who paved the way.
http://www.abcmeflashcards.com