Why read Our Skin?

Book cover of Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race

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Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Our Skin as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Shelley Rotner

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I loved this book because it is a board book for a larger age group of kids and shows a range of kids and their skin color, showing kids doing what kids do—playing, learning, and living their lives.

I also love that this is a board book and appeals to younger children who are observing and trying to process the world they live in. Also, it is an early introduction to racism. This book represents all colors, and it is about inclusivity and the joy of being who you are.

From Shelley's list on picture books about skin color.