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    Black History Month: Books to teach kids about race and diversity

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    Black History Month: Books to teach kids about race and diversity

    Read these stories with your child to help them learn to celebrate our differences

    Published:  February 02, 2021 16:19 Baby & Child
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    'WE'RE DIFFERENT, WE'RE THE SAME' BY BOBBI JANE KATES: Perfect for the toddler stage, this colourful book uses the gentle edu-taining approach of Sesame Street to teach children to see beyond the exterior, and understand that deep down, we are all the same. Image Credit: Supplied
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    'LET'S TALK ABOUT RACE' BY JULIUS LESTER, ILLUSTRATED BY KAREN BARBOUR: Addressing questions about why race is important and the value of racial identity, this book is particularly good as a conversation starter for young children, prompting discussions about our common humanity and what makes every one of us truly special. Image Credit: Supplied
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    ‘LAILAH’S LUNCHBOX: A RAMADAN STORY’ BY REEM FARUQI, ILLUSTRATED BY LEA LYON: This well-loved tale is great for 6-8 year olds and will resonate with UAE expats since it tells the story of a little girl, Lailah, who moved from Abu Dhabi to the USA. As Lailah moves to a new school and new country, Lailah learns that even when people do not come from the same faith, they can respect each other’s different beliefs. Image Credit: Supplied
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    ‘MARISOL MCDONALD DOESN’T MATCH/ MARISOL MCDONALD NO COMBINA’ BY MONICA BROWN, ILLUSTRATED BY SARA PALACIOS: This vividly illustrated, bilingual book tells the story of a flame-haired, nut-brown-skinned Peruvian-Scottish-American girl, who feels she doesn’t fit in. Aimed at 4-8 year olds, as Marisol comes to terms with her own blended identity, children will also be encouraged to celebrate their own differences. Image Credit: Supplied
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    ‘NINTH WARD’ BY JEWELL PARKER RHODES: This beautiful book by New York Times bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes is aimed at ages 10 years and upwards, and tells with gritty poetry the tale of a New Orleans’ community’s resilience in the face of Hurricane Katrina. Image Credit: Supplied

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