Reece recognizes that there are a number of families in need in our community. It can be difficult to know where to turn when you need help. That is why we have developed a list of community resources to support students, parents and families in our community.
Social Justice and Tolerance
Online Resources
For Younger Children
Children’s Literature Suggestions from ADL
Here We Read: The 2018 Ultimate List of Diverse Children’s Books
Embrace Race: 31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
For Teens
Momentous Institute: Talking to Teens about Race
Parent and Teen: Talking about Race with Teens
For Adults
Vice: Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week
For All Ages
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Being Antiracist
USA Today: George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children?
Today’s Parent: How to Talk to Kids about Racism- An age-by-age guide
American Psychological Association: Talking to Kids About Discrimination
University of Pennsylvannia – Talking to Children After Racial Incidents
NPR: Having ‘The Talk’: Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions
Embrace Race Podcast: Supporting Kids Of Color In the Wake Of Racialized Violence
“New York Times: Talking to Kids About Racial Violence”
Yes! Magazine: 7 Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People
ADL: Anti-Bias Tools and Strategies
Children’s Community School: They’re Not Too Young to Talk About Race | Infographic
Child Mind: Talking to Kids about Race and Violence in America
Center for Racial Justice in Education: Resources for Talking about Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids
Everyday Feminism: 6 Things White Parents Can Do to Raise Racially Conscious Children
Aha! Parenting: Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests
National Association of Independent Schools: What White Children Need to Know About Race
Pretty Good Design: Are Kids Too Young to Talk About Race? | Infographic
Learning for Justice
Anti-Defamation League
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Children about Racism and Violence
Embrace Race
CDC LGBT Youth Resources
AAPI Resource Library
Books to Start the Conversation
► Ellie Marches On – Click to Purchase
► Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor – Click to Purchase
► The Day You Begin – Click to Purchase
► Same, Same But Different – Click to Purchase
► Lila and the Crow – Click to Purchase
► All Families Invited – Click to Purchase
► The Wall: A Timeless Tale (Happy Fox Books) A Children’s Picture Book About the Benefits of Diversity, How We Thrive When We Work Together, and the Damage That Can Be Done by Barriers Between Us – Click to Purchase
► The Big Umbrella – Click to Purchase
► I’m Mixed! – Click to Purchase
► What Makes Us Unique?: Our First Talk About Diversity – Click to Purchase
► Chocolate Me! by Taye Diggs – Click to Purchase
► Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America – Click to Purchase
► The Other Side – Click to Purchase
Read Alouds
Let’s Talk About Race
The Colors of Us
I Love the Skin I’m In!
A Kids Book About Racism
Sesame Street: Whoopi’s Skin and Elmo’s Fur
Same Same, but Different
Sesame Street: We’re Different, We’re the Same
All Are Welcome
The Day you Begin
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