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BKLYN "Talking About Race in the Classroom" Recommended Resources

This resource list was created for the session "Talking About Race in the Classroom," as part of the BKLYN Early Childhood Educator Series, a series of 6 professional development workshops curated by BPL for early childhood educators and librarians working with young children in diverse schools, early childhood settings, institutions, and libraries.

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Mr. Lincoln's way
Polacco, Patricia.
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Most approachable for 1st-3rd graders.

When we were alone
Robertson, David, 1977- author.
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Tackles the subject of residential schools in a child-friendly way and highlights the importance of always being true to your identity.

A little peace
Kerley, Barbara.
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This photo essay encourages discussion of the diverse individuals around the globe and how we can work to achieve peace.

I like myself!
Beaumont, Karen.
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Why am I me?
Britt, Paige, author.
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The skin you live in
Tyler, Michael.
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