A review by neenthefiend
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi

5.0

Hoooooly shit, so good. I think this book not only teaches children how to allow growth without shame but also parents as well. If you approach this book, whether you are a teacher, parent, aunt, uncle, general unit within a kinship network of a child, with humility, faith, and desire that both you and said child are worthy and crucial participants in shifting societal paradigms in a way that doesn’t admonish but positively reinforces accountability and continued, whether they be imperfect, efforts…. The effects would be palpable. Empathy and accountability are not mutually exclusive. I wish I had this literature and adults around me who exposed me to it during my early development years. The discussion questions in the back are so incredibly integral and helpful to effectively utilize this book. Challenging and questioning imagination should be promoted much more comprehensively and I think this books propels this conversation in an accessible way. Also, the illustrations are appealing and stimulating for all ages.