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SJPL Recommends: Antiracist Books for Young Children

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Books to support conversations about race, racism, equality, and activism with young children. Selected by SJPL Librarians.

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22 items

22 items

Our Skin

Our Skin

A First Conversation About Race

by Madison, Megan

Book - 2021

An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines ...Show more An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions. Show less

An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines ...Show more An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions. 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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Bringing up Race

Bringing up Race

How to Raise A Kind Child in A Prejudiced World

by Asika, Uju

Book - 2021

Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded i...Show more Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Uju Asika draws on often shocking personal stories of prejudice along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents to give prescriptive advice in this invaluable guide. Show less

Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded i...Show more Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Uju Asika draws on often shocking personal stories of prejudice along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents to give prescriptive advice in this invaluable guide. Show less

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Antiracist Baby

Antiracist Baby

by Kendi, Ibram X

Book - 2020

Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Show less

Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Show less

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You Matter

You Matter

by Robinson, Christian

Book - 2020

Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters. Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters. Show less

Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters. Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters. 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 m...Show more 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. Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. 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 m...Show more 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. Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Show less

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A Is for Activist

A Is for Activist

by Nagara, Innosanto

Book - 2016

Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support. Also available as an eBook 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. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. 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. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

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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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Hey Black Child

Hey Black Child

by Perkins, Useni Eugene

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A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

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The Undefeated

The Undefeated

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

An ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and a 2020 Newbery Honor Book. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. An ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and a 2020 Newbery Honor Book. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

An ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and a 2020 Newbery Honor Book. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. An ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and a 2020 Newbery Honor Book. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. 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

A powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. A powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

A powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. A powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive. Show less

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Why Am I Me?

Why Am I Me?

by Britt, Paige

Book - 2017

In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

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Saturday

Saturday

by Mora, Oge

Book - 2019

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive and Axis 360. Show less

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Whose Knees Are These?

Whose Knees Are These?

by Asim, Jabari

Book - 2019

Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap. Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap. Show less

Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap. Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap. 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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Last Stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street

by de la Pena, Matt

Book - 2015

A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Also available as an eBook from Overdrive. Show less

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You Hold Me up

You Hold Me up

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. Show less

An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. Show less

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May We Have Enough to Share

May We Have Enough to Share

by Van Camp, Richard

Book - 2019

A book on gratitude celebrates having food, shelter, and success, as well as the love of family and community. A book on gratitude celebrates having food, shelter, and success, as well as the love of family and community. Show less

A book on gratitude celebrates having food, shelter, and success, as well as the love of family and community. A book on gratitude celebrates having food, shelter, and success, as well as the love of family and community. Show less

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