Our Skin: First Conversations about Race

Book cover for Our Skin: First Conversations about Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Author

Megan Madison

Jessica Ralli

Illustrator

Isabel Roxas

Book Summary

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board 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 two not only helps 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.

Skin, Colourism, Racism, Biracial, Interracial, Family, Biology

Age Range
Ages 0 to 3 (preschool), Ages 4 to 8 (grades K-3)
ISBN #
9780593519394
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Book Category
Interracial