clarkf87's review against another edition
5.0
“Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, Sonja Cherry-Paul (adapted), and Rachelle Baker (artwork)
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This book is a remix of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning,” written for kids to learn how to be antiracist and break America’s generational cycle of racism.
“So remember as you read that you are part of writing the next chapter. The choices you make, the words you use, the way you look at yourself and those around you – they all matter. You matter. I hope you believe that the world can be good, that things can change, and that knowing this history can help us move toward a better, more honest future. Every day.”
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This book is a remix of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning,” written for kids to learn how to be antiracist and break America’s generational cycle of racism.
“So remember as you read that you are part of writing the next chapter. The choices you make, the words you use, the way you look at yourself and those around you – they all matter. You matter. I hope you believe that the world can be good, that things can change, and that knowing this history can help us move toward a better, more honest future. Every day.”
bookishbritt26's review against another edition
5.0
As a teacher, I LOVE that this book is geared toward younger readers!
readingthroughtheages's review
5.0
I would love to see any classrooms that use history textbooks, have this book open, side-by-side, while going through the different points in history. What is different? What is not being said in the textbooks? What is changed and why?
nqcliteracy's review against another edition
5.0
Essential for all schools and all kids, this is an adapted version of the original Kendi book that documents the history of systemic racism across time, beginning before slavery all the way to now. It names plainly for kids why we must all work to dismantle racist ideas, practices and rules in our society that are part of the very fabric of this country. Required reading.
aestohs's review against another edition
4.0
Well done for kids. I found the end a bit too simple for modern day but I don’t necessarily disagree with any of it. It just seemed to boil down to certain allegiances being “correct” without any of the nuance taken towards past figures. I appreciated the throughline of black people fighting for freedom and rights, expressing themselves, and trying to find the best path forward. There are some great tidbits and asides and clarification of big idea words including assimilationist and antiracist. I appreciate that it doesn’t idolize heroic figures but allows them to be complicated. I think we need to remember that with the present day people too. No one is perfect and race certainly doesn’t define how perfect or not perfect someone is. It’s a pretty good summary for young readers and could lead to great discussions with parents. I think it would be good to read this with a child to discuss together. It would evoke questions.
rknuttel's review against another edition
5.0
Just as excellent as the YA version! I loved the fast pace and easy metaphors. Important history should be accessible to kids of all ages! Excited to put this in my classroom and most likely use parts of it to teach.