The English department, along with librarians Dan Kelley and Tomoyo Wells, have created a list of resources to support families having discussions with children about racism and systemic oppression in order to form an antiracist society.
BOOK COLLECTIONS & LISTS
Black Lives Matter: TIS collection of Diverse and Antiracist Books (for Children and Adults): https://soraapp.com/library/intlsor/curated-1088923/page-1
Something Happened in Our Town
Read an author’s discussion of the book here
Something Happened in Our Town
Read an author’s discussion of the book here
Additional Book Lists
Two lists from Epic: "Celebrate Black Culture" and "Build a Better World Together: Start a Conversation about Race."
31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
Embrace Race - 26 Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance
31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance
SUPPORTING COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Resources for Talking with Kids about Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids
George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children?
Please reach out to us if you would like to share any resources you have or if you have any questions.
