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Antiracist Baby Picture Book — Content Guide for Parents

By Ibram X. KendiPenguin2020-07-14ISBN 978059311050832 pages
Antiracist Baby Picture Book

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!

From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a new full-sized picture book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help readers recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives.

Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world.

With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society.

Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices, Good Morning America, NPR's Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Antiracist Baby Picture Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results. No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have violence?

    No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have racial/cultural content?

    The book focuses on teaching children about racism and anti-racism, emphasizing that babies are taught to be either racist or antiracist. It promotes discussions about race and equity, making it a central theme.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender roles detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Antiracist Baby Picture Book have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes illustrations of several sets of parents that can be interpreted as LGBTQ+. This representation is noted in the context of promoting diversity and inclusivity.