A review by hereisenough
The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth by

5.0

Y’all gotta read this. The Talk is exactly that: A book of short race-focused “Talks,” written by award winning children book authors and illustrators, of many races, in many forms (poetry, essay, narrative, etc). Usually these pieces are written from the point of view of a parent to a child, discussing racism, how to navigate the world as a person of color, and self empowerment. This book creates an experience that feels deeply intimate, tender, and devastating too, yet hopeful. Kids and the adults in their lives will have much to discuss, from family history, to systematic racism and capitalism, to self empowerment. This book is a lovely more personal piece to read alongside a book about antiracism, such as This Book is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell.