Anti-Racism

A list to help explore Black Lives Matter with children

A variety of books for young readers about racial inequality and activism.

As the Black Lives Matter movement grows in the wake of ongoing racial injustice and police brutality against black Americans, it can be difficult to explain current events to children. The books on this list offer a starting place for exploring racism, prejudice, discrimination, and inequity in a manner accessible to youth.

"We are an education, research, and policy organization dedicated to equity and promoting healthy racial identity development in youth. We support organizations, families, and educators in taking action to disrupt racism in young children."

Coretta Scott King winning books in the TMC. The best African-American authors and illustrators.

Search this children's book collection "featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC)."

A collection of resources and news coverage from the American Library Association providing information about COVID-19 as well as the misinformation and racial discrimination that has accompanied this virus.

Discusses: "1) how to guide children to and through picture books with positive racial representations; and 2) how to support children in resisting or reading against problematic, racist content."

Blog dedicated to "confront[ing] racism in the field of children’s and young adult literature".

Book list of suggested titles