Anti-Racism Reading Lists and Resources
Taken from a WIRED email on 6/4/20:
Hello Montana,
In light of recent events around Black Lives Matter, George Floyd’s murder, as well as the pandemic, I wanted to share some resources that I’ve received around anti-racism reading lists and resources, especially some that are aimed at children.
- PDF of Anti-Racism Reading Lists from Oklahoma
- PDF of Resources from Vermont (attached below)
I think all of us are aware of the fact that even though children might not understand what is happening, they can definitely FEEL when there is turmoil in the air. Speaking and acknowledging that turmoil can help alleviate some of that pressure, and help children process what they might be feeling. Adults as well! We all need to acknowledge whatever it is that we might be feeling. We’ve seen this with the pandemic, and I think that holds true for the protests that are currently happening as well.
Please feel free to share additional resources as you see fit, please feel free to share with your community as well, and please feel free to reach out if you need any other support. I know that things have felt overwhelming for me at times, and you are not alone if you feel that way too! Please take care of yourselves – stay safe and healthy!
Best,
Amelea
More Resources
- New York Times - These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protests to Your Kids
- Discussion Guides
- https://www.embracerace.org/resources/highlight-resistance-efforts?referringSource=articleShare
- http://www.raceconscious.org/?referringSource=articleShare
- Teaching Tolerance: Our mission is to help teachers and schools educate children and youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy.Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.
- National Museum of African American History and Culture - Talking About Race
- Project Ready - Reimagining Equity and Access for Diverse Youth: This site hosts a series of free, online professional development modules for school and public youth services librarians, library administrators, and others interested in improving their knowledge about race and racism, racial equity, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. The primary focus of the Project READY curriculum is on improving relationships with, services to, and resources for youth of color and Native youth.
- Baratunde's World-Saving Books List
- Podcast: Brene Brown with Ibram X. Kendi on "How to Be An Antiracist"
- Wisconsin Library Inclusive Services Guide
- Comprehensive List of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources (Courses, Webinars, CE Opps)
Topic Participants
Amelea Kim
Beth Boyson