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Like many anti-racist resources, the American context creates a bit of an understanding gap for me, especially when it comes to the difference in schooling. That aside, this is a very useful resource for parents wanting to reflect and practically engage their children in anti-racism.
I found this book took me longer to read than I initially anticipated. I wanted to engage with the material and I am glad I took the time to do so. I found this book shared some knowledge I was familiar with from other parenting books, but I did appreciate the scope of this book and how it touched on a number of topics. I also felt inspired that I can do more and if I just gradually keep learning and growing I will improve.
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This book is very practical and helpful for learning about anti-racism and unlearning oppression. I would recommend this to all , not only those with children, for hands-on activities and reflective questions on their liberation journey.
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I sat with this book for almost a year, working through it in small sections. Do not rush it. Sit with the questions, the lists, the activities. It’s for every parent, making different suggestions for each age group and family experience. A very valuable and approachable text.
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First off- thank you to Simon & schuster for allowing me to receive an advanced readers copy, also to NetGalley for working with the publisher.
All reviews are my own, and unpaid/not sponsored.
Okay- I’ve read a lot of anti racist books, a lot of perceptive books by POC, WOC, and those who are POC in the LGBTQIA+ community in the last couple years. Each holds a little fragment of my ever evolving mind- but this is a first for me, a parenting one. I personally have two children - and although I consider myself open minded, I wouldn’t consider myself racist or biased - but I do admit I live in a (predominately) cis white straight community within the military, and my children aren’t exposed to a *ton* of different cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles except within whatever is driving distance. It’s one thing to be open minded- but reading this book gave me ideas on how to also be inclusive, make room for others, and give grace to self reflection that I’m able to share and reach towards my kids with. This book is almost formatted like a mini workbook- with reflection questions - little snippets of pause basically. I enjoyed that, and I think it’s a great book that in 2022- we kind of need more than ever. Heavy emphasis on the “colorblind” isn’t the way to approach racism, which I appreciated the most. Learning much more than just “racism bad”- also learning about our bodies, how we perceive other ethnicities anatomy, within colorism. Our internalized, interpersonal, institutional and systemic views and what needs to be adjusted - super helpful. Not only this but examples and samples of approaches- which, for someone who grew up in a family that didn’t speak to each other much- is super helpful as I navigate my own kind of changes I want to make for my children. I’m excited for the publish date so I can purchase a physical copy to refer back to over and over again.
All reviews are my own, and unpaid/not sponsored.
Okay- I’ve read a lot of anti racist books, a lot of perceptive books by POC, WOC, and those who are POC in the LGBTQIA+ community in the last couple years. Each holds a little fragment of my ever evolving mind- but this is a first for me, a parenting one. I personally have two children - and although I consider myself open minded, I wouldn’t consider myself racist or biased - but I do admit I live in a (predominately) cis white straight community within the military, and my children aren’t exposed to a *ton* of different cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles except within whatever is driving distance. It’s one thing to be open minded- but reading this book gave me ideas on how to also be inclusive, make room for others, and give grace to self reflection that I’m able to share and reach towards my kids with. This book is almost formatted like a mini workbook- with reflection questions - little snippets of pause basically. I enjoyed that, and I think it’s a great book that in 2022- we kind of need more than ever. Heavy emphasis on the “colorblind” isn’t the way to approach racism, which I appreciated the most. Learning much more than just “racism bad”- also learning about our bodies, how we perceive other ethnicities anatomy, within colorism. Our internalized, interpersonal, institutional and systemic views and what needs to be adjusted - super helpful. Not only this but examples and samples of approaches- which, for someone who grew up in a family that didn’t speak to each other much- is super helpful as I navigate my own kind of changes I want to make for my children. I’m excited for the publish date so I can purchase a physical copy to refer back to over and over again.
"Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide" offers the thoughtful, actionable and inspiring guidance I crave. It's perfect for parents of children of all ages, as well as caregivers and educators. Author Britt Hawthorne breaks down a number of complex topics inclusive of and spanning beyond race, from establishing a body-positive home environment, to raising conscious and ethical consumers, to discussing police violence with children.
Hawthorne's book is filled with interactive activities for children and adults alike, from questions you can ask yourself to spot misinformation in articles, to a recipe for making Play-Doh in your child's skin tone, to a helpful acronym you can use to correct a child's misconception about a person or group.
Hawthorne's background as a teacher and an anti-bias and antiracist facilitator is evident in her book. Reading it feels like sitting in the classroom of a favorite teacher, one who makes learning fun, and treats each student with respect, compassion and a wholehearted belief in their students' ability to succeed.
Thank you to the Simon Element team for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this incredible book!
Hawthorne's book is filled with interactive activities for children and adults alike, from questions you can ask yourself to spot misinformation in articles, to a recipe for making Play-Doh in your child's skin tone, to a helpful acronym you can use to correct a child's misconception about a person or group.
Hawthorne's background as a teacher and an anti-bias and antiracist facilitator is evident in her book. Reading it feels like sitting in the classroom of a favorite teacher, one who makes learning fun, and treats each student with respect, compassion and a wholehearted belief in their students' ability to succeed.
Thank you to the Simon Element team for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this incredible book!
As a child, how did your family contribute to the notion of colour blindness?
At home, were racial differences acknowledged and discussed in positive ways?
Can you identify a time you were an active ally? What about an accomplice or co-conspirator? How did you know? And, most important, would a person of the targeted group agree with your assessment?
This book is amazing and so so important. It really makes you think about how you were parented and what kind of parent you want to be. I'll be coming back to it as often as possible.
At home, were racial differences acknowledged and discussed in positive ways?
Can you identify a time you were an active ally? What about an accomplice or co-conspirator? How did you know? And, most important, would a person of the targeted group agree with your assessment?
This book is amazing and so so important. It really makes you think about how you were parented and what kind of parent you want to be. I'll be coming back to it as often as possible.
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Love how everything is told in a compassionate way, easy to digest and tangible