{"product_id":"skin-a-first-conversation-about-race-first-conversations-9780593382639","title":"Skin A First Conversation About Race First","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This accessibly written, adroit primer prompts the youngest readers to consider how skin tone relates to race and ethnicity, societal treatment, and justice. An ideal conversation starter for any child.” – \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(STARRED REVIEW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This timely book is essential for all collections.” – \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e (STARRED REVIEW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An accessible, important addition to any anti-racist bookshelf.” – \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (STARRED REVIEW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Children and adults can come together over this book, which takes apart the meanings of race and skin color at the foundational level. It’s a stepping stone on the path to understanding what it means to be human, with cheerful art and easy language.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (STARRED REVIEW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[This] is the book we’ve been waiting for! Ralli, Madison, and Roxas did an incredible thing: they explained race and racism to young children, [and] also provided guidance to the adults who will read it to children.” – \u003ci\u003eSocial Justice Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If there were ever a concept that was difficult to break down into terms accessible to young children, it is the concept of race, so adults will welcome \u003ci\u003eOur Skin\u003c\/i\u003e for its ability to just that.” –\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Introducing concepts such as race and gender to children as young as two invites them to begin developing their own questions and thoughts about those concepts, allowing them to start having these conversations early.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Root\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAmerican Library Association NOTABLE BOOK (2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNational Council of Teachers of English NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK (2022)\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBEST BOOK (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssociation   for Library Service to Children Reading List Pick (2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWisconsin State Recommended Book","brand":"Penguin Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865165672791,"sku":"9780593382639","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780593382639.jpg?v=1722273858","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/skin-a-first-conversation-about-race-first-conversations-9780593382639","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}