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We are committed to the safety, dignity, and respect of our patrons, including our Black patrons. We stand with the American Library Association in condemning violence and racism against Black people and People of Color.
We’ve pulled together a list of books to help put current events into perspective and help confront racism as well as resources and books to help navigate conversations about race with children. Many of the books are available electronically through OverDrive.
Book Lists
Books for Kids
Books for Teens
Books for Adults
Resources
Discussing Race with Young Kids
Tips for Talking with Kids about Race
5 Myths of Talking about Race with Your Child
How to Talk to Your Child About Difference
100 Race-Conscious Things You Can Say to Your Child to Advance Racial Justice
How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Racist, The Longest Shortest Time (podcast) episode
Confronting Racism at an Early Age
How to Talk to Your Kids about Racism: An Age-by-Age Guide