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Raise anti-racist kids: learn about racism and race
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A series of terrible events launched racism into the face of millions in late May of 2020. Media was covering murders by police and citizens, profilings, and jailing that were specifically targeting the Black American community. This is not news to them, but was to the many Americans who are finally starting to wake up to this harsh reality millions of African-Americans face daily, because of the color of their skin. It is time to change the ways we talk about race with children, and even begin talking about it with them sooner. Yes, addressing privilege is uncomfortable, but we can no longer afford to put off the conversations. Learning about race and racism may even look different than how it was taught to you. At SFPL, we believe Black Lives Matter, and hope this list will help adult caregivers and educators connect with some great literature to begin this journey of change and re-education. This list was created during a time of Shelter in Place during the COVID-19 epidemic, we tried to accumulate as many ebooks as possible for online access while libraries are closed, but please note that some items are not yet available in eBook format. But we will try our hardest to keep this list growing and relevant as new books and authors get published.
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A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space...Show more
A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. Ebook adaptation of board book for babies and toddlers.
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Book - 2021
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Holds: 12 on 39 copies
Book - 2019
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Downloadable Audiobook - 2019
eBook - 2020
Book - 2018
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eBook - 2017
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Find out how activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer set the stage for activists in modern times and learn how activists are speaking out today to expand rights for African Americans. Suggested for Grades 3-5.
Find out how activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer set the stage for activists in modern times and learn how activists are speaking out today to expand rights for African Americans. Suggested for Grades 3-5.
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eBook - 2019
Book - 2005
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Holds: 3 on 11 copies
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Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which rac...Show more
Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Suggested for Grades 8 and up.
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eBook - 2017
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Available
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eBook - 2019
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Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color ...Show more
Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. White Privilege examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Suggested for Grades 8 and up.
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Book - 2018
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An external link to educators who have collected an extremely comprehensive list of books in a variety of topics in the social justice world of books for children, their caregivers, and teachers.
An external link to educators who have collected an extremely comprehensive list of books in a variety of topics in the social justice world of books for children, their caregivers, and teachers.
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Project Implicit is a non-profit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition - though...Show more
Project Implicit is a non-profit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition - thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness and control. The goal of the organization is to educate the public about hidden biases and to provide a “virtual laboratory” for collecting data on the Internet. Click on this external link to take an online test to see how bias is embedded in your life.
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