A quick exploration of antiracism in the United States. Cherry-Paul's adaptation of "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You" is an excellent starting point for kids to become active participants in the antiracist movement.

A+ narration

I received this book from a friend as it's a book conservative parents are targeting stating it's inappropriate for children.

This book is regarding anti-racism and goes through the timeline of historical events that lead us to today.

It speaks on the ideals of Segregationists and Assimilationists, how they differ and how they are similar.

It's a book that any child should have access to for voluntary reading. It makes you think deeper about historical events and people and these events and people can be further investigated by kids to wiggle out more of the truth behind them.

We should never be afraid to speak about the last openly or ask questions/give answers about last or current events and how they may be seen by differing groups and who they may help or harm.

Truth doesn't matter being questioned.

Lies hate being confronted.

- CJ

Solid 3.5, but giving it a 4 isn't far off.

Super important book, and I imagine, another great adaptation of the full-length version of this book (that I have yet to read, but will get to it eventually!). As an elementary school counselor who had read the YA adaptation, I was really excited to hear that another adapted version for kids would be coming out in 2021. I think this could definitely be used with older elementary, 4-6 graders. I only wish that it were even more adapted so that I could use it with even younger students! But hey, I also realize that, that should be my work this year and always - adapting what I read to fit my students and use in my counseling practice.

This book is an incredible resource, and if you are grappling with how to talk with your kids about race or are eager to learn more for yourself, I highly recommend it. As a white woman, I sometimes struggle with how to talk to my children about race and the history of racism in the United States. It’s “for kids,” but it really helped me as a parent and educator! A MUST-READ!!

An adaptation of Jason Reynolds’ remix of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s book Stamped from the Beginning — this one geared for younger readers. I’d give this to a 5th or 6th grader to read on their own, or I would read aloud and discuss with kids as young as 1st or 2nd grade. Definitely plan to read and discuss with my own 6 and 8 year old children. So important, highly recommend.

This book is excellent and everyone in the US (or exposed to US media) should read it.
Yes, this version is written for kids but I’m in my 30s and I learned a lot. It made me question perspectives and learnings that I hadn’t questioned before.
I think I want to read the original “Stamped”, but this was a short yet packed version, so if you don’t have the time or means to read the original, this is still good, even for adult readers!

A remarkable adaptation of Kendi’s Stamped from the Beginning that is just right for upper elementary kiddos. The authors use simple, relatable language, and many analogies to help kids understand the complex ideas. I love the added illustrations, too. Oh, how I wish we could base our social studies curriculum on this text…

I’ve read every version of Stamped, and this one for the youngest readers is equally good. My 7 and 10 year old were able to understand and digest most of it and also asked really great questions. It allowed us to have good conversations about American history and how it relates to our world today.