Race Cars: A children's book about white privilege Hardcover

Race Cars is a children’s book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege, and oppression.

Written by a clinical social worker and child therapist with experience in anti-bias training and edited by a diversity expert, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race.

Filled with bright, attention-grabbing illustrations, a notes and activities section at the back helps parents, guardians, and teachers further discuss these issues with children.

Why is this book important? As early as 6 months old, a baby’s brain can notice race-based differences; children ages 2 to 4 can internalize racial bias and start assigning meaning to race; and 5- to 8-year-olds begin to place value judgments on similarities and differences. By age 12, children have a complete set of stereotypes about every racial, ethnic, and religious group in society. Our guidance is especially crucial during this impressionable time.

Race Cars offers a simple, yet powerful, way to introduce these complicated themes to our children and is a valuable addition to classroom and home libraries.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln Children's Books; Illustrated edition (May 4, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN‏ : ‎ 978-0711262898
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.85 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches