The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators stands together with the African-American community in our unequivocal stance against racial inequity and prejudice. We deplore the legacy of tragedy, pain, cruelty, and fear that have resulted from long-standing explicit and implicit racism. We must examine and dismantle racism. Our members create books that will influence what kind of adults children grow up to be and how they see themselves reflected in the world. We want those stories to speak to all children, to tell the truth no matter how difficult it is to face, and to contribute to the message of today––that the time has come to end racial inequity forever. Black Lives Matter. Black Voices Matter. Black Children’s Lives Matter.
ANTI-RACIST ORGS THAT CENTER CHILDREN OR EDUCATION
*Compiled by #KidLit Rally for Black Lives by The Brown Bookshelf
Fare of the Free Child Podcast
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
National Museum of African American History & Culture
The National Visionary Leadership Project
ANTI-RACIST RESOURCES
10 Books That Challenge Racism
31 Children’s Books that Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance
9 Books to Help You Understand Race and Dismantle Racism
A Nonfiction Anti-Racist Reading List
An Essential Reading Guide for Fighting Racism
Anti-Racist Reading List by Ibram X. Kendi
How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
Overcoming Racism – Race & Equity Training for Businesses & Schools
Talking About Race Web Portal by the National Museum of African American History & Culture
This List is Anti-Racist (Audiobooks)
Unlearning Racism Reading List by Skylight Books
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
BLACK-OWNED BOOKSTORES
*Compiled by We Need Diverse Books
CA
The Free Black Women’s Library
The Multicultural Children’s Bookstore
(Donate to Establish) The Salt Eaters Bookstore
DC
GA
Black Dot Cultural Center & Bookstore
FL
IL
IN
MA
MD
MI
MN
NY
PA
SC
TX
COMMUNITY-BUILDING
RECOMMENDED READING
22 Picture Books to Inspire Conversations about Diversity
45 Black Young Adult Novels to Add to Your TBR
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
African American Book Clubs in the US
Can Children’s Books Save the World? Advocates for Diversity in Children’s Books and Libraries, by Kathleen T. Horning
For Our White Friends Desiring to Be Allies
Reparations Club Book Recommendations
Well-Read Black Girl Book Club
Why You Should Stop Saying “All Lives Matter,” Explained in 9 Different Ways
10 Things White People Can do for Racial Justice
Opportunities for White People in the Fight for Racial Justice
Police Violence and Antiracism in America
Residential Segregation (redlining)
Lark Sontag (SCBWI member)
DuBois on the Irrationality of Antiblack Racism in America
Books
Films
Action
Hire, mentor, pay, and promote equitably
Buy from underrepresented people
Dr. Eddie Moore’s 21-day Challenge
Me and White Supremacy Workbook
RESOURCES
180 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
An Official Guide to Black-Owned Bookstores in the US
Black Voices: Pushing for Change in Children’s Book Publishing Resource List by The Authors Guild
International Women’s Media Foundation Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund
Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation