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Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

by Jonah Winter “A very old woman stands at the bottom of a very steep hill. It’s voting day, she’s an American, and by God , she is going to... Read More

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Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story

by S.D. Nelson “My name is Buffalo Bird Woman, Waheenee, and my people are known as the Hidatsa. In my life I have seen beautiful things and I have lived... Read More

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Learn More About It: Indigenous Peoples

A list of resources for parents and children to learn more about the Indigenous Peoples of the United States.... Read More

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She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story

by Audrey Vernick “That’s just the way things are,” people said. But it never made sense to Effa.” A biography of Effa Manley; a young girl who grew up in... Read More

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Freedom Summer

by Deborah Wiles “John Henry’s eyes fill up with angry tears. “I did,” he says. “I wanted to swim in this pool. I want to do everything you can do.”... Read More

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Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story of The Underground Railroad

by Ellen Levine “Henry Brown wasn’t sure how old he was. Henry was a slave. And slaves weren’t allowed to know their birthdays.” The emotional, true story of Henry’s journey... Read More

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Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights

by Rob Sanders “Don’t give up. Don’t give in.” This dynamically illustrated book teaches children about the many ways in which people work to make changes in granting equal rights... Read More

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The Name Jar

by Yangsook Choi “I think I would like my own American name, she said quickly. Her mother looked at her with surprise. ‘Why? Unhei is a beautiful name. Your grandma... Read More

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Black is a Rainbow Color

by Angela Joy “So you see, there is no black in rainbows. No black in green or blue. But in my box of crayons, Black is a rainbow too.” In... Read More

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Learn More About It: Enslavement & The Path to Juneteenth

A list of resources for parents and children to learn more about this period of American history.... Read More

Talking with children about sensitive topics like racism, prejudice and privilege can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. More Than A Book gives you tools for engaging your kids in meaningful conversations and actions around these kinds of subjects, sparked by reading stories together from our curated list of children’s books.

For each book of interest, we encourage you—prior to sitting down with your child—to first read the story yourself, or listen to the free Read Aloud, so you have a chance to process the book’s message. Then review our suggested Talk About It questions and Explore More activities to decide which discussions and projects will capture your child’s interest.

By talking and doing, your family will not only become more comfortable with these issues, but strengthen your commitment to being activists for change.

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