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Black Lives Matter: Resources

by Library Staff

Black stories matter. Black lives matter. 

At the library, we welcome all persons of every race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

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

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