“Sometimes people think they know you. They know a few facts about you, and they piece you together in a way that makes sense to them. And if you don’t know yourself very well, you might even believe that they are right.”
–This Song Will Save Your Life, by Leila Sales
–This Song Will Save Your Life, by Leila Sales
Social Justice Information
Websites:
Teaching Tolerance: https://www.tolerance.org/
The Conscious Kid: https://www.theconsciouskid.org
Children’s Community School: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/
*If you plan on purchasing books, please consider going through an independent book seller or the author’s website.
Books/book lists for Students & Children:
Teaching Tolerance: Student Texts by level: https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/texts
Embrace Race: https://www.embracerace.org/resources/26-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-resistance?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Social Justice Books: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/education/
Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/2020/04/09/social-justice-books-for-teens/
Here We Read: http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html
http://hereweeread.com/2019/11/the-2020-ultimate-list-of-diverse-childrens-books.html?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Books with Lead Characters of Color: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-with-characters-of-color?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Medium/Noteworthy: https://blog.usejournal.com/31-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-and-resistance-9dbabc28360e
Books for Littles: https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/?fbclid=IwAR39vJQQyCnHfhF0m66o67GnGgR9BuWclmDQJXBQuUwznf1-YxaZxSzM_l4
NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Parenting&fbclid=IwAR3ZSedsWL5u7ap2vr_u3QgtvBzC2aSOVfh9oJdvnubNK41TUZpC9H_N6VQ
Anti-discrimination cartoon/video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0mTn0suITkWwSec9sO8YF8MbanMomqnI_gi0yPTP26Sg609FZ2G7FnLWY&v=Av8TWFZw94w
Race and Diversity: https://baltimoreschild.com/2020/06/03/12-childrens-books-about-race-and-diversity/?fbclid=IwAR3bLH7YPIdBVdDQSPJIuY8MElYyxSn1q6mEmrqj689HJctsd3Nid1D4Xio
Kids Book About Racism: https://akidsbookabout.com/collections/all-products/products/a-kids-book-about-racism
Mixed: Book and Diversity discussion Guide for Adults: http://trk.klclick.com/ls/click?upn=snA9b2scuWDbjFYQ2-2BeeEW-2BUlDL7J7runWhJ6oJQH5v-2BnEUowGhYrjn1NKI0Sts2jeUwGqhROuvrjxIWvVm8lTYIxiusRIwNNYmJkdUii2pNXtaWWuEpkwLWgvIuN9so83Yf-2Bjxkb01BcNeAlDQdfYvvEN8SmBw-2BWx3YyDKVo5AiWpmskvZA1f2XglSDgizgYLt5tvqvrK-2FMRZ6ujE40EiGC4sbbcEzWwcchXvKQqhP0kPWT20zMcSigoUVoOQnlLvabyQypZAbN8nJrsdEGIiBtftar0gxk1ersUpI84BHsJFkBAlDNp-2BOoLePU5SIQLs1-2Bhf7OiDDMKkkkEIGnkQxoIaTAGzNxg6pLEtyoGIbOj8U1H2AxnfWgbZn6XCINaaTR5Eb65lEGuMRP1aC5cZL2mj6qrEDPz-2B-2FkTAvNHntcXixukbCN6wTvqGsZijpF4-2BCuqiQNEL-2BJTom9VfPIwdX1K4TvwlGuOr-2F1OAkGXZJFxemurhLEAyJXszJ-2F0TO5RMlrWRrez5p9tFWH82vEODYsCZTKeFnWn0u9i02JwGE-3DP2cq_71oZSSPfebjVbnX1MLfhIQVhT6q2KhfzI7H5zkc8UdcRFdMhGeMDStLZPnlNUkN4uMM5c42rocsgIRzzmNtzuBDlJFYuowadyy628NjMtFmrHEnAiRE1xScZ3lMtktNLI9p-2BT-2FwjaQ9-2Fu4-2BatBrOL6IlgLMe94NjgJaVFED5FmbMpM68fDTHwQG3io-2FytTmq52ycjK-2F4KAGNL9d5f75vUzsxjDBCkIdqwSqZClKyleUVehpt-2FrVQUlZc-2FXf4wJ0CH92CmsnbKbz89PbQBddzquoAtAuYe5fmqLQxJDzpC-2FASHz1UOe5UT-2FBDQZwQlX0X3Wu-2B2Xx-2BGqkC2AA0e-2FdhiwHMKKOcOrbox3sPFUQ-2FnZgscd3eVSEXRfa7D9DMD-2FLmChcgJZqTMyAGhrzTgB832w-3D-3D
Videos:
21 Anti-Racism videos to share with students: https://www.weareteachers.com/anti-racism-videos/?utm_content=1591732747&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3sLs2mtpcuCFiAmNC8SUzc4vWgwNEuM-npNaNA29ogQcHTtbdArAGn2iA
“Same Difference” book read: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XpSLtVXF0Mc
“The Skin You Live In” book read: https://youtu.be/uS-f1FaWdJU
15 kid-friendly movies that can help start a conversation on racism: https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/g32745225/movies-about-race-racism-kids/?fbclid=IwAR0R3dLJZIYsxuHW6m8QQdBz195-RsFOyi6MzOwxbTTzkmznCmpshPedEy4
Staff/Adult Resources:
Websites:
Teaching Tolerance: https://www.tolerance.org/
The Conscious Kid: https://www.theconsciouskid.org
Children’s Community School: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/
*If you plan on purchasing books, please consider going through an independent book seller or the author’s website.
Books/book lists for Students & Children:
Teaching Tolerance: Student Texts by level: https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/texts
Embrace Race: https://www.embracerace.org/resources/26-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-resistance?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Social Justice Books: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/education/
Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/2020/04/09/social-justice-books-for-teens/
Here We Read: http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html
http://hereweeread.com/2019/11/the-2020-ultimate-list-of-diverse-childrens-books.html?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Books with Lead Characters of Color: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-with-characters-of-color?utm_campaign=Inclusion%20Resources%20Newsletter%20%28VH3Q6h%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Big%20Life%20Journal%20Printables%20%26%20Resources&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJrbXJ5ZGVyODBAZ21haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTU1TYWJmIn0%3D
Medium/Noteworthy: https://blog.usejournal.com/31-childrens-books-to-support-conversations-on-race-racism-and-resistance-9dbabc28360e
Books for Littles: https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/?fbclid=IwAR39vJQQyCnHfhF0m66o67GnGgR9BuWclmDQJXBQuUwznf1-YxaZxSzM_l4
NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Parenting&fbclid=IwAR3ZSedsWL5u7ap2vr_u3QgtvBzC2aSOVfh9oJdvnubNK41TUZpC9H_N6VQ
Anti-discrimination cartoon/video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0mTn0suITkWwSec9sO8YF8MbanMomqnI_gi0yPTP26Sg609FZ2G7FnLWY&v=Av8TWFZw94w
Race and Diversity: https://baltimoreschild.com/2020/06/03/12-childrens-books-about-race-and-diversity/?fbclid=IwAR3bLH7YPIdBVdDQSPJIuY8MElYyxSn1q6mEmrqj689HJctsd3Nid1D4Xio
Kids Book About Racism: https://akidsbookabout.com/collections/all-products/products/a-kids-book-about-racism
Mixed: Book and Diversity discussion Guide for Adults: http://trk.klclick.com/ls/click?upn=snA9b2scuWDbjFYQ2-2BeeEW-2BUlDL7J7runWhJ6oJQH5v-2BnEUowGhYrjn1NKI0Sts2jeUwGqhROuvrjxIWvVm8lTYIxiusRIwNNYmJkdUii2pNXtaWWuEpkwLWgvIuN9so83Yf-2Bjxkb01BcNeAlDQdfYvvEN8SmBw-2BWx3YyDKVo5AiWpmskvZA1f2XglSDgizgYLt5tvqvrK-2FMRZ6ujE40EiGC4sbbcEzWwcchXvKQqhP0kPWT20zMcSigoUVoOQnlLvabyQypZAbN8nJrsdEGIiBtftar0gxk1ersUpI84BHsJFkBAlDNp-2BOoLePU5SIQLs1-2Bhf7OiDDMKkkkEIGnkQxoIaTAGzNxg6pLEtyoGIbOj8U1H2AxnfWgbZn6XCINaaTR5Eb65lEGuMRP1aC5cZL2mj6qrEDPz-2B-2FkTAvNHntcXixukbCN6wTvqGsZijpF4-2BCuqiQNEL-2BJTom9VfPIwdX1K4TvwlGuOr-2F1OAkGXZJFxemurhLEAyJXszJ-2F0TO5RMlrWRrez5p9tFWH82vEODYsCZTKeFnWn0u9i02JwGE-3DP2cq_71oZSSPfebjVbnX1MLfhIQVhT6q2KhfzI7H5zkc8UdcRFdMhGeMDStLZPnlNUkN4uMM5c42rocsgIRzzmNtzuBDlJFYuowadyy628NjMtFmrHEnAiRE1xScZ3lMtktNLI9p-2BT-2FwjaQ9-2Fu4-2BatBrOL6IlgLMe94NjgJaVFED5FmbMpM68fDTHwQG3io-2FytTmq52ycjK-2F4KAGNL9d5f75vUzsxjDBCkIdqwSqZClKyleUVehpt-2FrVQUlZc-2FXf4wJ0CH92CmsnbKbz89PbQBddzquoAtAuYe5fmqLQxJDzpC-2FASHz1UOe5UT-2FBDQZwQlX0X3Wu-2B2Xx-2BGqkC2AA0e-2FdhiwHMKKOcOrbox3sPFUQ-2FnZgscd3eVSEXRfa7D9DMD-2FLmChcgJZqTMyAGhrzTgB832w-3D-3D
Videos:
21 Anti-Racism videos to share with students: https://www.weareteachers.com/anti-racism-videos/?utm_content=1591732747&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3sLs2mtpcuCFiAmNC8SUzc4vWgwNEuM-npNaNA29ogQcHTtbdArAGn2iA
“Same Difference” book read: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XpSLtVXF0Mc
“The Skin You Live In” book read: https://youtu.be/uS-f1FaWdJU
15 kid-friendly movies that can help start a conversation on racism: https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/g32745225/movies-about-race-racism-kids/?fbclid=IwAR0R3dLJZIYsxuHW6m8QQdBz195-RsFOyi6MzOwxbTTzkmznCmpshPedEy4
Staff/Adult Resources:
- Book Titles (includes personal work as well as education-focused):
- Inner Work of Racial Justice
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
- My Grandmother's Hands
- White Fragility
- Stamped (Two versions: adult and YA)
- The New Jim Crow
- Me and White Supremacy (great opportunity for journaling with prompts)
- How to be an Anti-Racist (and other powerful reads by Professor Ibram X. Kendi)
- So You Want to Talk About Race
- Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
- The Guide for White Women who Teach Black Boys
- Everyday White People Confront Racial & Social Injustice
- Raising Race Questions
- Whiteness and Education
- Culturally Responsive Leadership: Book Recommendations: https://culturallyresponsiveleadership.com/antiracistbooks/?fbclid=IwAR3f6VqN8GORGGPR74E5EUv4fJG9i8bDJacEhMArGk8P3TQ01qIdN0yDnqI
- Mindfulness/Trauma-based book suggestions:
- My Grandmother’s Hands
- Mindful of Race
- Skill in Action
- Inner Work of Racial Justice
- Radical Dharma
- Articles
- Critical Conversations: https://www.theconsciouskid.org/criticalconversations
- Don’t Say Nothing: https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2016/dont-say-nothing
- Your Kid is Not too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4?fbclid=IwAR2xmAotneyzxbBVogrkOPs6ZtVd7clFBOlL2uZVCmSmmsX2ndPhwbU7vr8
- How to Talk About Racism by age:https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-children-about-racism-prejudice-and-protests/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork&fbclid=IwAR2xQ_c5bufoV5uS_gPGwafWG4T_xDfbgAmV1iUtYRHVAwmwi1LRhxPa9iw
- KPJR films resource guide (they created the docs Paper Tigers and Resilience): http://www.resourcesforgood.co/articles-reports
- Using SEL to Challenge Systemic Oppression: https://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=25920011&item=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.edweek.org%2Fv1%2Fblog%2F100%2Findex.html%3Fuuid%3D74187
- Awakening to Implicit Bias: https://www.mindfulschools.org/personal-practice/mindful-summer-awakening-to-implicit-bias/
- Teaching Mindfulness with Mindfulness of Race: https://www.mindfulschools.org/personal-practice/mindful-summer-awakening-to-implicit-bias/
- 75 Things White People Can do for Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
- Culturally Responsive Teaching: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept95/vol53/num01/A-Framework-for-Culturally-Responsive-Teaching.aspx
- 5 Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching: https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies/
- Student Sharing Strategy to Increase Cultural Responsiveness: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/student-sharing-a-strategy-for-culturally-responsive-teaching/
- Today Show feature of resources: https://www.today.com/parents/how-do-we-teach-our-children-anti-racism-these-resources-t182936?fbclid=IwAR0gW3M5YvGYFpySsu_vUJ8ZjwSfKfsBkdpAC6HPwh09nD0KZEdYWEWrXGo
- Support for Teacher Lesson Planning:
- https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/lessons
- Chicago Public Schools: “Say Their Name” lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eNpj8hR7q_XZljgcC8XM5oZVUA72_h51HmNH0FCLO14
- Processing Racism Together: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qDk9_bYL3pf4L_HoLomwKLv-Gq93K2scjuLy9cvQ4ro
- Social and Cultural Literacy Resources https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/social-and-cultural-literacy-resources-for-classrooms?fbclid=IwAR2fAg9edn5waus3MvKYSf8b438VSraBtH0bEbmreN7EO1J_0lLe0kzHkck
- Scaffolding anti-racism resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc
- Watch (video clips, documentaries, etc)
- 13th (Doc): https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8
- Difference between BLM and ALM via TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/Ej1PWo/
- Just Mercy (major motion picture): www.justmercyfilm.com/
- Jane Elliot clip: https://youtu.be/4yrg7vV4a5o
- DocPlay’s list of recommendations: https://www.docplay.com/articles/10-documentaries-to-watch-about-race-instead-of-asking-a-person-of-colour-to-explain-things-for-you/
- Visuals/Tools
- Card game that fosters racial conversation and connection: https://spark4community.com/
- SEL curriculum focused on race and injustice: https://www.facinghistory.org/?fbclid=IwAR15m5tf0YHFA-zyq3iOdlSAS2TZVIiv68tdqD6MBmhGrMa3ft94mcGyXl0
- Infographic: Age ranges to discuss race: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/theyre-not-too-young-1.jpg
- Infographic: Age ranges to discuss race: https://cdn.substack.com/image/fetch/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b1c714-695f-419e-8925-0456ccf86a39_2026x1004.png
