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Book

The antiracist kid : a book about identity, justice, and activism

Call Number

  • J 305.8 JEWE (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]

Physical Description

116 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Audience

Ages 8-12 HarperCollins

Summary

What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? The Antiracist Kid answers your questions about these words (and the big ideas behind them) and give you the tools to practice antiracism in your everyday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is it and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice. ACTIVISM: How to be the best antiracist kid you can be! This book teaches you ways to recognize racism and injustice-and helps you figure out what you can do when you find them at home, at school, and in any of the stories, games, and videos that you read, watch, and play --

Contents

  • Identity. Identity and you
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Identity in the United States
  • Similar and different
  • Talking about differences
  • You know who you are!
  • Putting it all together
  • Justice. Bias, prejudice, and discrimination
  • Power
  • Racism
  • What you can do!
  • Putting it all together
  • Activism. How to be an activist!
  • Using your "voice"
  • Feeling grateful!
  • Putting it all together.

Subjects

Added Authors

Nicole Miles