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Anti-Racism Children's Book

I read Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli.  https://youtu.be/z4tx0z_vRuE  This book addresses anti-racism by showing love to all skin colors, especially people of color. The authors' then taught what racism is and how it can look in many different ways. Racism isn't always straightforward and easy to point out. They then teach kids how to stand up against racism and what they can do at a young age to break the barrier. I think it is important to be aware that this book might bring up hard feelings for children of color that they might have difficulty dealing with. The book is honest and insightful, which can be difficult for children to hear. I think it is important to address your students before reading so that they will be able to have conversations about the book after. Allow the students to have the opportunity to talk to you privately or in front of the class, whichever helps them to feel comfortable. Thus the book was written by

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