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An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. THE NEW YORK TIMES

ONE OF HUFFPOSTS RECOMMENDED ANTI-RACIST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS

**A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION**

NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALS BEST BOOKS OF 2018

Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that its real, and cultivate justice.

This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselvesNot My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. THE TINY ACTIVIST

Quite frankly, the first book Ive seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian

Its that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbothams book work so wellPUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review)

A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review)

A necessary childrens book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance Important, accessible, needed. KIRKUS REVIEWS

A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. FOREWORD REVIEWS

For white folks who arent sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. O MAGAZINE

Author: Anastasia Higginbotham
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dottir Press
Published: 09/04/2018
Series: Ordinary Terrible Things
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.60h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781948340007
Language: English