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A review by erine
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi
“Antiracist Baby stays curious about all people and isn’t all-knowing.”
Tackling difficult topics (racism, sex, abuse, etc.) tends to get pushed off until a person is “old enough” to handle the topic. But kids are learning and absorbing every day. As a parent, it is daunting to figure out how best to explain some of this stuff early on, so you don’t find yourself all of a sudden trying to explain complex, sensitive, sometimes awkward topics all at once.
Racism is hard. To kids, it just doesn’t seem to make sense. Many grownups have a hard time talking honestly about it. I like that this book offers some clear points to focus on with the youngest readers — pointing out differences and celebrating them, and focusing on racist behaviors and systems, not “racist people.”
This is cute, simple, and offers basic guidance for parents who want to make sure their kids understand how to resist falling into racist traps.
Tackling difficult topics (racism, sex, abuse, etc.) tends to get pushed off until a person is “old enough” to handle the topic. But kids are learning and absorbing every day. As a parent, it is daunting to figure out how best to explain some of this stuff early on, so you don’t find yourself all of a sudden trying to explain complex, sensitive, sometimes awkward topics all at once.
Racism is hard. To kids, it just doesn’t seem to make sense. Many grownups have a hard time talking honestly about it. I like that this book offers some clear points to focus on with the youngest readers — pointing out differences and celebrating them, and focusing on racist behaviors and systems, not “racist people.”
This is cute, simple, and offers basic guidance for parents who want to make sure their kids understand how to resist falling into racist traps.