Tips to help parents select diverse and inclusive books

Posted 2 years ago by oohs N coos

choose books that :

  • Include characters that shares your child’s race, ethnicity and your family’s cultural and religious beliefs, and characters that do not.
  • Provide a voice for those who rarely have one.
  • Written or illustrated by racial or ethnic minorities. 
  • Tell stories that challenge myths or stereotypes ( Dear Black Child – You Are Worthy by Jeanne &Jeannette Abayie is loaded with positive affirmations for all black children ) Dear Black Child- You Are Worthy: Abayie, Jeanne, Abayie, Jeannette: 9798358216532: Amazon.com: Books

    • Help children develop social action skills such as volunteering at a homeless shelter.
    • Uses a person of character as the main character.
    • Are age appropriate.
    • Uses characters facing real life challenges.
    • Showcase experiences relevant to their own.
    • Help children recognize inequities in social structure.
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Last updated : Monday, April 3, 2023

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