Let's Talk About Race

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This might be through formal education and training or by accessing the vast amount of resources available for self-learning. The story focuses on acknowledging our sameness and de-emphasizes our differences, even differences that should be explored, understood, and celebrated, not out of a sense of superiority but out of a sense of self-love and community and more. This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story" ( School Library Journal ).

We will be populating this space with many more resources and campaign materials as the campaign progresses.Author/narrator Julius Lester addresses his readers and explores the concept of racism and how people view and treat each other.

Here you'll find links and information about talks, podcasts, and other College activity all intended to drive positive change and greater understanding of race and racism.Beyond posting supportive Instagram messages, the path forwards is via learning more about history, acknowledging your privilege and platform, putting your name to the right petitions and donating to the great organisations. I highly encourage anyone who leads storytimes at their library to consider adding this (quick) read to their upcoming professional development plans. We've devised a learning pathway to help you get started, build facilitation skills, and create conversation guides to hold your own circles of dialog. In his brief picture book, Lester speaks directly to the child reader, encouraging him or her to tell his or her story, defining all of the attributes of him or herself (like favorite food, religion, heritage, etc. Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences" ( Children's Literature ).