Antiracism Resources for Kids
For Kids 5 and Under: Resources for Parents
- Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Starting to Talk About Race: “If you’re nervous about talking about race with your kids, these books about racial diversity will give you an easy place to start destigmatizing difference & celebrating racial diversity.”
- How to Diversify Your Child’s Bookshelves: “Young readers need books to be windows — ‘…they will see that we can celebrate both our differences and our similarities, because together they are what make us all human.’”
- Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five: “This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age.”
- Talking to Children About Racial Bias: Explains “how racial bias works in children, as well as strategies to help them deal with and react to racial differences.”
For Kids in Grades K-5
Videos
- Systemic Racism Explained: From Act.tv, “Here’s a closer look at what systemic racism is, and how we can solve it.”
- CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall on Racism: CNN and Sesame Street partnered to produce these videos that address how to combat racism, and share a message with kids about how to make change.
- Kids Talk About Segregation: WNYC talked with 5th graders in the Bronx about what segregation looks like today.
- Black Parents Explain How to Deal with the Police: Black parents describe how they discuss with their children how to interact with the police.
- KidLit4BlackLives Rally: This virtual rally was led by children’s book authors and features inspiring words, music, and numerous calls to action in support of equity and justice.
Podcasts
- Activist, You!: Racial Justice with Nupol Kiazolu, suggested for ages 8-12
- Kojo for Kids: Jason Reynolds Talks About Racism and the Protests, features kids ages 8+
- NPR Code Switch: The Very Best Code Switch Episodes for Kids, suggested for ages 9+
- So Get Me: Shine in My Beautiful Skin, suggested for ages 5-12
- Stoopkid Stories: Seeing McKinley, Part 1, suggested for ages 8-12