We are constantly learning and taking an active approach in raising a socially conscious generation. Here is our growing library of resources. If you would like to contribute to this list, please email us at info@empoweredpostpartum.org.
Raising Socially Conscious Kids Resources
Children’s Books
Baby-3 years
4-8 years
- Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
- When Aidan Became A Brother
- I Dissent
- My Family, Your Family, Our Families
- Julián Is A Mermaid
- Sulwe
- Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
- Boys Dance!
- Little People, Big Dreams- Wilma Rudolph
- All Are Welcome
- Red: A Crayon’s Story
- Let’s Talk About Race
- This Is How We Do It
- A Kid’s Book About Racism
- A Is For Activist
Television Shows
- Sesame Street – ages 2+
- Nina’s World – ages 5+
Videos
- Sesame Street: What is Racism? | #ComingTogether
- Arthur | Arthur on Racism: Talk, Listen, and Act | PBS KIDS
- What Is Race? | How To Talk To Kids About Identity And Race | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
- Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation
Movies
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Coco
- A Ballerina’s Tale
- Dancing in the Light:The Janet Collin’s Story
- Wonder
- Hidden Figures
Photo by Parker Johnson
Resources for Parents
Instagram Accounts
Articles
Books
- How To Be Anti-Racist
- Between the World and Me
- So You Want to Talk About Race
- The Hate U Give
- I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
- The Fire Next Time
- When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir
- Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
- We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslin, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future
Videos
- How to raise an anti-racist child
- The difference between being “not racist” and being anti-racist Ibram X. Kendi
- How to be anti-racist: it’s more than books, quotes and Blackout Tuesday
- How to raise kids to be anti-racist and talk to them about racism
- A brief history of police impunity in Black deaths
- What are structural, institutional and systemic racism?
- Racial/Ethnic Prejudice & Discrimination: Crash Course Sociology #35
- How to Talk to Kids About Race
- Why is violence against Asian-Americans on the rise? | Inside Story
- Stop the Hate: The rise in violence against Asian Americans
- Racism Is Real • Systematic Racism Explained • Black Lives Matter • BRAVE NEW FILMS (BNF)
- Talking to Young Children about Race and Racism
- How to Teach Children about Cultural Awareness and Diversity
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