Race Cars
Author | : Jenny Devenny |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 42 |
Release | : 2021-05-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780711262911 |
ISBN-13 | : 0711262918 |
Rating | : 4/5 (918 Downloads) |
Download or read book Race Cars written by Jenny Devenny and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Race Cars is a children’s book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege, and oppression. Written by a clinical social worker and child therapist with experience in anti-bias training and edited by a diversity expert, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race. Filled with bright, attention-grabbing illustrations, a notes and activities section at the back helps parents, guardians, and teachers further discuss these issues with children. Why is this book important? As early as 6 months old, a baby’s brain can notice race-based differences; children ages 2 to 4 can internalize racial bias and start assigning meaning to race; and 5- to 8-year-olds begin to place value judgments on similarities and differences. By age 12, children have a complete set of stereotypes about every racial, ethnic, and religious group in society. Our guidance is especially crucial during this impressionable time. Race Cars offers a simple, yet powerful, way to introduce these complicated themes to our children and is a valuable addition to classroom and home libraries.