Thread by @drkatielingras, We don't need to wait for specific incidents to talk about racism [...]

We don't need to wait for specific incidents to talk about racism with kids (especially white kids), but with the murder of #GeorgeFloyd, folks are thinking more about this. As a child psychologist in Mpls, I am getting questions about this, so here is a thread w/ resources. 1/

2/ Below are general guidelines as well as some links to specific books that can help start conversations with children about race, racism, anti-racism, and white privilege. Feel free to add your own!

3/ Books, including Something Happened in My Town (to discuss police-involved shootings/murders) and Not My Idea (for white families), and the reasoning behind reading them: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/books-teach-white-children-and-teens-how-undo-racism-and-white-supremacy

https://www.readbrightly.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-books-and-resources-that-can-help/

https://www.romper.com/p/from-christian-cooper-to-george-floyd-a-letter-to-white-parents-22940751?fbclid=IwAR2-_ftnP4mJwC2grHrJqmunfb_q90Bjj1RN_-XwkI29Ifhi_T-4xmnwEYE https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/11/22/childrens-books-can-help-start-conversation-about-race-parents-have-continue-it/

Perspective | Children’s books can help start a conversation about race. Parents have to continue...

My wife and I had been diligent about seeking out more diverse characters and authors, but we missed an opportunity to discuss race with our girls directly.

https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/books-teach-white-children-and-teens-how-undo-racism-and-white-supremacy

4/ If Black and other POC parents have to have 'the Talk' with their children to keep them safe, white kids need to be educated on how to be anti-racist & stand up for POC peers: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children

http://www.raceconscious.org/

https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/summer-2014/what-white-children-need-to-know-about-race/

http://understandingrace.org/resources/pdf/family_guide.pdf

Raising Race Conscious Children | Resource for Talking About Race & Diversity

To support parents who are trying to talk about race & diversity with young children- with the goal of preparing young people to work toward racial justice.

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children

5/ Adults, educate yourself (e. g.):
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by @BDTSpelman

White Fragility by Robin D'Angelo; MPR interview:
https://www.npr.org/2018/08/18/639822895/robin-diangelo-on-white-peoples-fragility

My Grandmother's Hands by @ResmaaMenakem

Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad

Robin DiAngelo On White People's 'Fragility'

NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to author Robin DiAngelo about her latest book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism.

https://www.npr.org/2018/08/18/639822895/robin-diangelo-on-white-peoples-fragility

6/ ... and then build your library of books to be more representative (especially for white families!) #RepresentationMatters

https://bookriot.com/2018/09/19/childrens-books-about-diversity/
https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/education/
https://www.readbrightly.com/how-to-diversify-your-childs-bookshelves/
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-your-kids-find-books-with-diverse-characters
https://www.readbrightly.com/books-to-help-kids-understand-the-fight-for-racial-equality/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/apps-and-games-with-diverse-characters

Apps and Games with Diverse Characters

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Apps and Games with Diverse Characters. Kids can explore a variety of people and perspectives.

https://bookriot.com/2018/09/19/childrens-books-about-diversity/

7/ And then, be an ally! (without asking POC to tell you what you can do - here are some starting ideas): https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/ne95dm/how-to-be-a-white-ally-to-people-of-color

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?fbclid=IwAR0jq0GPes2Du89EoOCaaoiq6h6GAx0suVrIhyWvpXZvmPscVylODgx-wvs&pru=AAABcoZeyuo*nE7sm7Hfmk2gSHh-DqhTqQ

https://www.bustle.com/p/10-books-about-race-to-read-instead-of-asking-a-person-of-color-to-explain-things-to-you-8548796

Add additional ideas below!

10 Books About Race To Read Instead Of Asking A POC To Explain It To You

In today's current political and cultural climate, it's crucial that everyday Americans are engaging in important conversations about race, bias, discrimination, and privilege. For people of color,...

https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/ne95dm/how-to-be-a-white-ally-to-people-of-color

8/ A google doc complication on raising anti-racist kids. Thanks to my dear colleague Dr. Danielle Vrieze for sharing this with me. https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1PbFhBrPAfh3e5ZsrqG11RJCkxXr_7PRohDfAUVp5Ibk/mobilebasic

9/ https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4?fbclid=IwAR0mRKToNJTPb-k1W8-LCzgkRo6b0pM7jOvQSjPoPsx07MV4YWiDl3HhYb4

Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup — Pretty Good

Your kids aren’t too young to talk about race. Here are a few resources to get your started.

https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4?fbclid=IwAR0mRKToNJTPb-k1W8-LCzgkRo6b0pM7jOvQSjPoPsx07MV4YWiDl3HhYb4

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