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This is a collection of resources that have been contributed by staff members. It is a resource that we hope staff will continue to add to.
Before using a read aloud or other resource be sure to preview for appropriateness.

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*This was recommended by Anna Alfredson.*

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*Tracy Atlas found this book for us.*
Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.

This is one conversation that’s never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic.

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A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

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*Kerri Little recommended this book.*
It only takes a few words to create change. It only takes a few people to believe that change is possible. And when those people sing out, they can change the world. "We Shall Overcome" is one of their songs. From the song's roots in America's era of slavery through to the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today, "We Shall Overcome" has come to represent the fight for equality and freedom around the world.

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*J. Castro recommended this book.*
In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book To Be a Slave shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. A strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom.

Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. "This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story" (School Library Journal). "Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences" (Children's Literature).

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Link to Child Mind Institute Article: Talking to Kids About George Floyd

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Link to Child Mind Institute Article: Talking to Kids About George Floyd

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It is critically important that we talk to our children about racism, the death of George Floyd and the continued violence and protests that have spread across the country. The stress of the coronavirus crisis has already brought a feeling of hopelessness to American life - particularly for adolescents. This latest example of racial violence and division has not surprisingly resulted in aggression on our streets and in our national conversation.

We must engage, comfort and reassure our young people and offer them productive ways to channel their anger and frustration and most of all be heard. How do we begin?

Don't avoid talking about it. Racism and violence are things parents are reluctant to address, wanting to protect children from being frightened or upset. But children can come to harmful conclusions about race when it's not discussed openly.

Try to be calm and factual. Children take their cues from parents, so talking to them calmly helps them process information. You don't have to be a robot! It is appropriate to have emotional reactions, but try not to let them overwhelm the conversation.

Validate their feelings. Do your best to acknowledge whatever fears, anger or other negative feelings come up for them. This will look different for every child. Your child might be afraid of riots or they might be afraid of being hurt by the police themselves.

Encourage questions - and don't worry if you can't answer them.

The one key takeaway is to have a conversation with your kids now, whatever that looks like in your family. And keep talking about it.

Watch Child Mind Institute psychologists Jamie Howard and Kenya Hameed host an open and honest discussion and Q&A on Facebook Live.

Talking to Kids About George Floyd

It is critically important that we talk to our children about racism, the death of George Floyd and the continued ... Read Bio

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This latest example of racial violence and division has not surprisingly resulted in aggression on our streets and in our national conversation. We must engage, comfort and reassure our young people and offer them productive ways to channel their anger and frustration and most of all be heard.

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This is one of Ms. Little's favorites.
In the story, Tubby is taught how to play music by a frog and the other instruments make fun of him.
This story addresses friendship, bullying and music.

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Everyday People with Sly & The Family Stone in the Lyrics

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Sesame Street: We're Different, We're the Same | Read Along Series

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A story of a little girl that is frightened by the news of people against people.

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In an unprecedented display of "multi-species" unity, over 100 beloved children's character (and a few humans, too) have created the multi-media educational resource, We Are Family : A Musical Message for All!

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"We Are Family : A Musical Message for All"

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When a little girl feels like she doesn’t fit in, she discovers that sharing her story can be a way to celebrate her experiences and build friendships with her classmates.

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The Day You Begin - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.

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“He wondered how his Nana found beautiful
where he never even thought to look.” An AfricanAmerican grandmother helps her grandson notice
and appreciate the differences and similarities in
the lives and hearts of people in their city.

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Stories That Build Character And More...

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Last Stop On Market Street by Matt De La Peña

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Seven-year-old Lena discovers that the color brown is not just one shade and that people come in many different colors.

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This kids book read aloud is a sweet reminder that we are all human.

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Learn what mindfulness means and find new ways to stay calm.

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Read Out Loud | I AM PEACE with Susan Verde

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I like this book because it brings two different cultures together. The main characters are an African American boy and a Jewish boy and the
book encourages friendship regardless of race.

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When a young girl named Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better and remembers that Mom always says, “Be kind.” But what does it mean to be kind?

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💞BE KIND by Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill - Children's Books Read Aloud by PV Storytime

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This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another

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Introduces race as just one part of a person’s story.

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Classism and racism are addressed in the moving
story of Unhei, who has just moved from Korea. She
is anxious about what American kids will think of
her and what will happen when nobody can even
pronounce her name?

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Read Along with Ms. Garrison #3 - The Name Jar

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Two pen pals compare what they like to do.

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One Small Voice is a character education, empowerment and cooperation song that recognizes that one small voice can make a positive impact and that many voices working together are even stronger

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A story about how your actions matter to the world.

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Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations. At a time when, unfortunately, the lessons of tolerance still need to be learned, Whoever You Are urges us to accept our differences, to recognize our similarities, and-most importantly-to rejoice in both.

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Read-Aloud of Whoever You Are by Mem Fox

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All About Acceptance (song for kids about accepting others)

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A story about how each kindness makes the world a little better.

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(from Ice Age 4)

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We Are Family - Ice Age 4 Full cast version

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A story about finding the good in everyone.

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This is the first African American child to integrate a New Orleans school .

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Isabelle and Charlie are friends. They both like to draw, dance, read, and play at the park. They both like to eat Cheerios. They both cry if their feelings are hurt. And, like most friends, they are also different from each other. Isabelle has Down syndrome. Charlie doesn't.

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My Friend Isabelle - Teaching Tolerance, Empathy and More

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM. Ms.Kings Read Aloud.

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This is a song that celebrates diversity and acceptance.

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This library provides educators with instructional and professional development resources for improving teaching and learning.

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Links to Article for Teaching About Racism

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Links to Article for Teaching About Racism

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Cultivate positive identity formation, encourage students to confront racial and ethnic injustice, and prepare them to live and work together in a diverse world. Our resources can help you facilitate discussions about race and guide students through lessons on white privilege, economic inequality, mass incarceration, the complexities of identity and more.

"We may be uncomfortable talking about race, but we can no longer afford to be silent. We have chosen a profession that-like parenting-requires us to put our comforts second to those of children."

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Cultivate positive identity formation, encourage students to confront racial and ethnic injustice, and prepare them to live and work together in a diverse world. Our resources can help you facilitate discussions about race and guide students through lessons on white privilege, economic inequality, mass incarceration, the complexities of identity and more.

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Links to Suggested Book List for Anti-racist Activism

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Links to Suggested Book List for Anti-racist Activism

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Parents and other caregivers are seeking resources to help them hold children through the current, terrible wave of racialized violence, which is exacerbated by the tensions and vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As scholars, writers, and parents who use books to connect with our children and spark conversations with them, we've developed this book list to help engage the broad range of emotions and needs of diverse children in our multiracial society. In some cases, we've highlighted worthy, albeit lesser-known titles. Some are older books, some are newer, and a few will publish later this year but are available for pre-order now. This list skews heavily towards #ownvoices books and is arranged alphabetically by title.

Please use these books to help you do the work of making the world a safer, more equitable place for all children.

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20 Picture Books for 2020: Readings to Embrace Race, Provide Solace &...

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As scholars, writers, and parents who use books to connect with our children and spark conversations with them, we've developed this book list to help...

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Same..Same but Different
A story about how all different cultures are different but still the same. For lower grades.

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Picture Books, Books by Level, Books by Band Level
Diversity book list- (Treasure Chest)

https://connect.readingandwritingproject.org/file/download?google_drive_document_id=1xRYlYaKR482yhObCFtC9ZjnqUblXUZyj&user_id=NDUxODk=&user_email=Z3JhY2VAcmVhZGluZ2FuZHdyaXRpbmdwcm9qZWN0LmNvbQ==&user_name=R3JhY2UgQ2hvdWdo

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N. O'Connor forwarded these parenting articles to us.

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AUTHORS: Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, Ann Hazzard

ILLUSTRATOR: Jennifer Zivoin

AGE GROUP: 6-10

Synopsis from the ADL --

The story follows two families—one White and one Black—as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives. Includes extensive information for parents and families with guidelines for discussing race and racism with children, including sample dialogues.

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Animation Series Something Happened In Our Town #AtlantisBuild

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by Peter H. Reynolds

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by Michael Tyler

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Books Read Aloud | The Skin You Live In | StorytimeWithMsMelange

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Lesson and Unit Plans, Teaching Strategies and Resources

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For young white students, explorations of fair and unfair, just and unjust, can go a long way in advancing anti-racist white identity. Purposeful use of literature and basic study of white anti-racists are among the key ways educators can advance such aims.Teaching Tolerance presents four short biographies for early grades classrooms, with activity ideas.

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These robust, ready-to-use classroom lessons offer breadth and depth, spanning essential social justice topics and reinforcing critical social emotional learning skills.

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As a teacher, parent, or caregiver, you may be at a loss for words right now. But silence is not an option. Racism thrives in silence, and having open and honest conversations with kids is crucial, even at a very early age.

It's important to acknowledge that children see racial identity and skin color. When we acknowledge identity-and encourage kids to take pride in their diversity and respect the diversity of others-we empower them to stand up to racial injustice. Talking about these issues with children also allows us to open the door to how they can disrupt inequality and combat systemic racism.

If you're at a loss for words or struggling with how to begin, you can start a conversation by asking, "Do you have any questions about why people are protesting?"

Black lives matter, and BrainPOP is committed to combating racism by creating antiracist content that examines the long and painful history of race in America. By doing so, we hope to help children understand the root causes of racism that we continue to encounter today, and empower them to dismantle it.

We want to know what's on your kids' minds. Please use this anonymous survey to share their questions and thoughts with us, which will help inform our ongoing content development efforts.

BrainPOP is committed to combating racism by creating content that examines the long and painful history of race in America.

Below you will find a list of BrainPOP topics, recommended by grade level, to help you engage in these difficult but essential conversations. Recognizing that we have an obligation to use our platform to examine and teach about these important issues, we commit to producing additional content that develops and supports antiracist learning and growth.

In the meantime, we have made the following resources FREE to access.

For Kindergarten-Grade 3

Profiles in Activism

For Grades 4+

Institutionalized Racism and the Fight Against It

Discussion Prompts
Profiles in Activism

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Free Resources for Supporting Antiracist Education - BrainPOP

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As a teacher, parent, or caregiver, you may be at a loss for words right now. But silence is not an option. Racism thrives in silence, and having open and honest conversations with kids is crucial, even at a very early age. It's important to acknowledge that children see racial identity and skin color.