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SJPL Recommends: Antiracist Books for Grades K-2

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Books recommended for students in Kindergarten through Second grade to help build empathy and understanding and support conversations about race, identity, racism, equality, and activism. Selected by SJPL Librarians.

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Shades of People

Shades of People

by Rotner, Shelley

Book - 2009

Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside. Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside. Show less

Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside. Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside. Show less

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Something Happened in Our Town

Something Happened in Our Town

A Child's Story About Racial Injustice

by Celano, Marianne

Book - 2018

After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Also available as an eAudiobook from Overdrive and Hoopla. After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Also available as an eAudiobook from Overdrive and Hoopla. Show less

After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Also available as an eAudiobook from Overdrive and Hoopla. After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Also available as an eAudiobook from Overdrive and Hoopla. Show less

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The Proudest Blue

The Proudest Blue

A Story of Hijab and Family

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Book - 2019

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Show less

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school. Show less

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We Are Grateful

We Are Grateful

Otsaliheliga

by Sorell, Traci

Book - 2018

This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community--written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation--follows celebrations and experiences through...Show more This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community--written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation--follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year, underscoring the traditions and ways of Cherokee life. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community--written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation--follows celebrations and experiences through...Show more This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community--written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation--follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year, underscoring the traditions and ways of Cherokee life. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

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Hands Up!

Hands Up!

by McDaniel, Breanna J.

Book - 2019

A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. Show less

A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. Show less

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. Show less

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. Show less

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Your Name Is A Song

Your Name Is A Song

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2020

Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. Show less

Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. Show less

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2018

When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Show less

When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Show less

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Laxmi's Mooch

Laxmi's Mooch

by Anand, Shelly

Book - 2021

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

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Hair Love

Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A

Book - 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

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Intersection Allies

Intersection Allies

We Make Room for All

by Johnson, Chelsea

Book - 2019

A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community. A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community. Show less

A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community. A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community. Show less

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Brown Sugar Babe

Brown Sugar Babe

by Sherman, Charlotte Watson

Book - 2020

When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! Show less

When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! Show less

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I Am Brown

I Am Brown

by Banker, Ashok

Book - 2020

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. Show less

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. Show less

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In My Mosque

In My Mosque

by Yuksel, M. O.

Book - 2021

A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques. A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques. Show less

A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques. A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques. Show less

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Black Is A Rainbow Color

Black Is A Rainbow Color

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2020

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Show less

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Show less

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All Because You Matter

All Because You Matter

by Charles, Tami

Book - 2020

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. Show less

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. Show less

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When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone

by Robertson, David

Book - 2016

A curious girl learns about how her grandmother held on to cultural touchstones when she was a child at a Native American residential school. A curious girl learns about how her grandmother held on to cultural touchstones when she was a child at a Native American residential school. Show less

A curious girl learns about how her grandmother held on to cultural touchstones when she was a child at a Native American residential school. A curious girl learns about how her grandmother held on to cultural touchstones when she was a child at a Native American residential school. Show less

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Magnificent Homespun Brown

Magnificent Homespun Brown

A Celebration

by Doyon, Samara Cole

Book - 2020

Presents a celebration of the love of family and oneself. Presents a celebration of the love of family and oneself. Show less

Presents a celebration of the love of family and oneself. Presents a celebration of the love of family and oneself. Show less

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I Am Every Good Thing

I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick D

Book - 2020

Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child. Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child. Show less

Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child. Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child. Show less

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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

by Hoffman, Mary

Book - 1991

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Show less

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Show less

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The Skin You Live in

The Skin You Live in

by Tyler, Michael

Book - 2005

Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. Show less

Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. Show less

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Crown

Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick D

Book - 2017

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Also available as an eBook from Axis 360 and an eAudiobook from RBDigital. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Also available as an eBook from Axis 360 and an eAudiobook from RBDigital. Show less

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Also available as an eBook from Axis 360 and an eAudiobook from RBDigital. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Also available as an eBook from Axis 360 and an eAudiobook from RBDigital. Show less

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Don't Touch My Hair!

Don't Touch My Hair!

by Miller, Sharee

Book - 2018

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Show less

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Show less

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Mommy's Khimar

Mommy's Khimar

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2018

A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. Show less

A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. Show less

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