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Explore conversations at the intersection of children’s books, race, and justice. Our blog shares reflections, resources, and updates to support caregivers, educators, and communities talking to kids about race—thoughtfully and honestly.
Super Bowl Week Community Event: Investing in Joy and Lasting Impact
A joyful Super Bowl week partnership brought NFL players, community leaders, and students together at Emerson Elementary—highlighting the power of connection, creativity, and investing in young people for lasting impact.
Navjot Kaur on Sikh Representation in Children’s Books
Navjot Kaur discusses Sikh representation in children’s books, the misrepresentation of the dastaar, and the importance of advocating for accurate, inclusive storytelling.
Dr. Marietta Collinson Discussing Police Shootings with Children
Marietta Collins, Ph.D, shares about her new book and her insights on how to discuss racism and police shootings with young children, and the role children's books can play in facilitating these conversations.
Racial Literacy: Key Terms to Know
Key terms and definitions to equip you with the language, frameworks, and understanding to talk about race and racism with kids.
Celebrating Women’s History: A Reading List for Kids and Families
These stories celebrate the courage, creativity, and leadership of women and girls. A powerful way to talk to kids about identity, justice, and the impact of women’s voices—past and present.
Our stories are More Than a Month: A Year-Round Black History Reading List for Kids
Black History Month is more than a moment—it’s an opportunity to talk to kids about history, identity, and the ongoing impact of Black stories. This reading list supports teaching kids about race through books that center truth, resilience, and joy.
Indigenous Books For Kids: Stories of Land, Culture, and Continuance
Center Indigenous voices with books that help you talk to kids about culture, land, and identity while teaching race in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
Why You Should Read Banned Books: A Reading List for Teaching Kids About Race and Justice
Banned Books Week is a powerful opportunity to talk to kids about censorship, identity, and whose stories are valued. This reading list supports teaching kids about race, history, and the importance of protecting diverse voices.
A Meaningful Halloween: Stories That Help You Talk to Kids About Race, Culture, and Community
Halloween is more than costumes and candy. This guide helps families and educators talk to kids about culture, history, and belonging—offering meaningful ways for teaching kids about race during the season.
An Interview with Aisha Karefa-Smart on James Baldwin’s Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood
In this interview, Aisha Karefa-Smart, author and niece of James Baldwin, speaks with TCK about her uncle’s one and only children’s book, Little Man, Little Man, and shares about her relationship with her beloved “Uncle Jimmy.”
Back-to-School Reading List: Stories to Begin the Year with Care
Starting a new school year can bring big emotions. These back-to-school books help families and educators talk to kids about identity, belonging, and fairness—offering meaningful ways for teaching kids about race through everyday stories.
Celebrating Women’s History: A Reading List for Kids and Families
These stories celebrate the courage, creativity, and leadership of women and girls. A powerful way to talk to kids about identity, justice, and the impact of women’s voices—past and present.
Our stories are More Than a Month: A Year-Round Black History Reading List for Kids
Black History Month is more than a moment—it’s an opportunity to talk to kids about history, identity, and the ongoing impact of Black stories. This reading list supports teaching kids about race through books that center truth, resilience, and joy.
Indigenous Books For Kids: Stories of Land, Culture, and Continuance
Center Indigenous voices with books that help you talk to kids about culture, land, and identity while teaching race in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
Why You Should Read Banned Books: A Reading List for Teaching Kids About Race and Justice
Banned Books Week is a powerful opportunity to talk to kids about censorship, identity, and whose stories are valued. This reading list supports teaching kids about race, history, and the importance of protecting diverse voices.
A Meaningful Halloween: Stories That Help You Talk to Kids About Race, Culture, and Community
Halloween is more than costumes and candy. This guide helps families and educators talk to kids about culture, history, and belonging—offering meaningful ways for teaching kids about race during the season.
Back-to-School Reading List: Stories to Begin the Year with Care
Starting a new school year can bring big emotions. These back-to-school books help families and educators talk to kids about identity, belonging, and fairness—offering meaningful ways for teaching kids about race through everyday stories.
Navjot Kaur on Sikh Representation in Children’s Books
Navjot Kaur discusses Sikh representation in children’s books, the misrepresentation of the dastaar, and the importance of advocating for accurate, inclusive storytelling.
Dr. Marietta Collinson Discussing Police Shootings with Children
Marietta Collins, Ph.D, shares about her new book and her insights on how to discuss racism and police shootings with young children, and the role children's books can play in facilitating these conversations.
An Interview with Aisha Karefa-Smart on James Baldwin’s Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood
In this interview, Aisha Karefa-Smart, author and niece of James Baldwin, speaks with TCK about her uncle’s one and only children’s book, Little Man, Little Man, and shares about her relationship with her beloved “Uncle Jimmy.”
Racial Literacy: Key Terms to Know
Key terms and definitions to equip you with the language, frameworks, and understanding to talk about race and racism with kids.
Super Bowl Week Community Event: Investing in Joy and Lasting Impact
A joyful Super Bowl week partnership brought NFL players, community leaders, and students together at Emerson Elementary—highlighting the power of connection, creativity, and investing in young people for lasting impact.