The ongoing national reckoning with our racial history and present has generated pushback that makes it particularly challenging — and all the more essential — to engage in discussions about race with children. This is particularly true for communities in which these topics are rarely addressed or where responses have become inflamed. We’ll look at what the research tells us about children’s conceptions and attitudes about race, and about how we can support children to develop healthy racial identities and the ability to interact positively across differences and to help build a future with more justice, equity, and inclusion for all —with the aid of picture books.
Part Two: The Conversations: Books & Scripts
Based on what we know from social and neuroscience research, how do we talk about race, especially in mostly-white communities? And how can books help?
Annie and Andrea will share strategies for when and how to have productive, effective conversations with children about race, including recommended books and examples of scripts to use with children at different ages, as well as resources for continued exploration. A q&a will follow for questions from participants about particular challenges.
Participation in Part One is recommended, but not requred. Register for Part One on Tuesday, October 5, here.
