Nombre: Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations) (Libro en Inglés)Marca: Rise x Penguin WorkshopDESCRIPCIÓN:Product DescriptionBased on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now available as a hardcover picture book!Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.While 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 not only is string_containing twolps 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 prejudice.This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.From School Library JournalToddler-PreS A book that attempts to break down race and skin color in a nonjudgmental way, opening up the possibilities for discussion, sharing stories, and developing a path to critical thinking on the subject of racism. "We see different skin colors at the playground, at the grocery store, and on TV," states an opening spread, providing a neutral way into the discussion of how color became a system for unfairly sorting people into the haves and have-nots. Toddlers will feel the injustice even before they can pronounce the words. Friendly full-color spreads provide plenty of details to pore over. 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.ReviewThis 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. An accessible, important addition to any anti-racist bookshelf. "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." [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.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 Our Skin for its ability to just that.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.American Library Association NOTABLE BOOKNational Council of Teachers of English NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOKParents Magazine BEST BOOKSchool Library Journal BEST BOOKAssociation for Library Service to Children Reading List PickWisconsin State Recommended BookAbout the AuthorJessica Ralli is the Co MÁS DETALLES:Peso del paquete: 1 kgMedidas: 1 cm x 24 cm x 26 cm Modelo: 9780593519394Encuadernado: Pasta duraEditorial: Rise x Penguin WorkshopTitulo del libro: Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations) (Libro en Inglés)Autor: Madison, MeganFecha de publicación: 2021-05-25 00:00:00Idioma: InglésEditor: Rise x Penguin WorkshopNúmero de páginas: 40ISBN-13: 9780593519394Edad mínima sugerida: 1Genero musical: Infantil - JuvenilContenido del paquete: 1 libroSKU: 9780593519394