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Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race - (First Conversations) by Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli (Hardcover)

Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race - (First Conversations) by  Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli (Hardcover) - 1 of 1
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Highlights

  • Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
  • 3-6 Years
  • 10.1" x 9.2" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Diversity & Multicultural
  • Series Name: First Conversations

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About the Book



"An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions."--



Book Synopsis



Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now available as a hardcover picture book!

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.



Review Quotes




"This accessibly written, adroit primer prompts the youngest readers to consider how skin tone relates to race and ethnicity, societal treatment, and justice. An ideal conversation starter for any child." - Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

"This timely book is essential for all collections." - School Library Connection (STARRED REVIEW)

"An accessible, important addition to any anti-racist bookshelf." - Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)

"Children and adults can come together over this book, which takes apart the meanings of race and skin color at the foundational level. It's a stepping stone on the path to understanding what it means to be human, with cheerful art and easy language." --School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)

"[This] is the book we've been waiting for! Ralli, Madison, and Roxas did an incredible thing: they explained race and racism to young children, [and] also provided guidance to the adults who will read it to children." - Social Justice Books

"If there were ever a concept that was difficult to break down into terms accessible to young children, it is the concept of race, so adults will welcome Our Skin for its ability to just that." -Booklist

"Introducing concepts such as race and gender to children as young as two invites them to begin developing their own questions and thoughts about those concepts, allowing them to start having these conversations early."--The Root

American Library Association NOTABLE BOOK (2022)

National Council of Teachers of English NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK (2022)

Parents Magazine BEST BOOK (2021)

School Library Journal BEST BOOK (2021)

Association for Library Service to Children Reading List Pick (2022)

Wisconsin State Recommended Book



About the Author



Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a political educator and a lifelong student of radical Black feminism. She earned her PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis University. As a scholar-activist, her approach to research and practice is guided by the Sociopolitical Ecology of Development, a theoretical framework that she developed as a part of her dissertation. Megan has served on the boards of the National Association for the Education for Young Children and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. With Jessica Ralli, she co-authors First Conversations-an award-winning series of anti-bias books for young children and their grown-ups.

Jessica Ralli is the Early Literacy Programs Coordinator at Brooklyn Public Library where she develops & manages grant-funded programming including Books Unbanned Storytimes. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught in museums, schools, and libraries. Jessica is a contributor to School Library Journal, and in 2020, she received the Library Journal Movers and Shakers Award for her advocacy work in libraries. Jessica is currently co-authoring the award-winning First Conversations series with Megan Madison, published by RISE X Penguin Workshop.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 9.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-6 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Diversity & Multicultural
Series Title: First Conversations
Publisher: Rise X Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover
Author: Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli
Language: English
Street Date: May 25, 2021
TCIN: 82975076
UPC: 9780593519394
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-6487
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 9.2 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations

Nice choice

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pridecollection21 - 2 years ago
Easy to understand and age appropriate!
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Love it!

5 out of 5 stars
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thebeatlesgrl - 3 years ago
I came across the board version of this book at Barnes and Noble and immediately ordered the hardcover version (my daughter is 5 so a board book seemed a little juvenile for her age). I think it is a great way to begin (or continue, in our case) discussions about race and skin color. Love this book. I highly recommend it!
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Great book

5 out of 5 stars
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BeeMama - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this for my grandchildren and the writing by the authors is welcoming and easy to understand which allows for nice discussions.
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