Curated by Cultiver LLC
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Below is a list of resources to guide your own personal anti-racism “work” & journey. We welcome feedback about this referenced material as well as suggestions of others to add to this evolving list.
RACISM & SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES.
- Talking about Race & Committing to being an Anti-Racist, portal by the Smithsonian- CLICK HERE 
- Excerpts from the Jack & Jill Chicago Chapter’s Kids Action Plan - Exhibit I: Racism is Wrong 
- Exhibit II: Kids Stand Against Racism Pledge 
- Exhibit III: Your Next Steps 
 
- "Here's How W. Kamau Bell Talks About Race with His Kids," The Tell Show 
- "Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt," Parenting Forward 
- "Talking to Your Child About Race and Racism" My New Life podcast episode featuring Julie Lythcott-Haims 
- "Tips for Talking About Race with Small Children," Third Space 
- "How to Teach Kids About Taboo Topics," by Liz Kleinrock 
- “Looking for Excellent ‘Diverse’ Books for Children? Start Here!” EmbraceRace 
- "Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup," by Katrina Michie 
- Supporting Kids Of Color in The Wake of Racialized Violence: Part One 
SUGGESTED VIDEOS.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, RACE & INCLUSION.
Refer to Exhibit V for a list of Black-Owned Online Bookstores
- “Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,” by Mem Fox (Author) and Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) 
- “I Like Myself,” by Karen Beaumont (Author) and David Catrow (Illustrator) 
- “Sulwe,” by Lupita Nyong'o (Author) and Vashti Harrison (Illustrator) 
- “Whose Knees Are These?” by Jabari Asim (Author) and LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) 
- “Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry (Author) and Vashti Harrison (Illustrator) 
- “The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson (Author) and Rafael López (Illustrator) 
- “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers (Author) and Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator) 
- “Little Leaders: Bold Black Women in History” by Vashti Harrison 
- “My Hair is a Garden,” by Cozbi A. Cabrera 
- “Amazing Grace,” by Mary Hoffman 
- “I Am Enough,” by Grace Byers 
- “All Are Welcome,” by Alexandra Penfold (Author) and Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator) 
- “Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale,” by John Steptoef 
- “She Persisted: 13 Women Who Changed the World,” by Chelsea Clinton (Author) and Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator) 
- “Chocolate Me!” by Taye Diggs (Author) and Shane W. Evans (Illustrator) 
KID & YOUNG ADULT FRIENDLY MOVIES.
- Remember the Titans 
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 
- Hidden Figures 
- Becoming 
- Just Mercy 
- Marshall 
- I Am Not Your Negro 
- Cooked: Survival by Zip Code 
Exhibit I: Action Guide – Racism is Wrong
Exhibit II: Action Guide – Kids Stand Against Racism Pledge
Exhibit III: Action Guide – Your Next Steps
Exhibit IV: Privilege Checklist
Originally curated by @wellness_dialogues
Exhibit V: Black-Owned Online Bookstores
Originally curated by Njera Perkins in her April 7, 2020 article; 10 Black-Owned Online Bookstores to Support While at Home
Sources
Many of these resources were curated from other anti-racism collections and personal recommendations, including but not limited to:
- “Anti-Racism Library,” curated by LeanIn.Org. - CLICK HERE 
- “Protest Action Guide | Kids’ Nonviolent Protest Against Racism," curated by Jack & Jill Chicago Chapter - Kidsprotest.com or JackandJillChicago.org 
- “Privilege Checklist,” curated by @wellness_dialogues - CLICK HERE 
- “Anguish & Action,” curated by the Obama Foundation - CLICK HERE 
- “Amplifying Voices,” curated by Glennon Doyle - CLICK HERE 
- “Black Lives Matter: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism,” curated by c|net - CLICK HERE 
 
                         
             
             
            