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 Children’s lives matter.
*We are currently compiling resources so will be updating this page frequently. Please check back for more organizations we can support and resources we can educate ourselves with. Thank you, SCBWI community!
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
BAIL FUNDS
Louisville Community Bail Fund
People’s City Council Freedom Fund
BLACK-OWNED BOOKSTORES
*Compiled by We Need Diverse Books
CA
DC
GA
Black Dot Cultural Center & Bookstore
FL
IL
IN
MA
MD
MI
NY
PA
NY
TX
COMMUNITY-BUILDING
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
PETITIONS
Color of Change Petition to End Violent Policing Against Black People
POLITICAL/JUSTICE-ORIENTED
Founded by Stacey Abrams to promote fair elections in Georgia and around the US.
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund
National Black Justice Coalition
National Police Accountability Project
Resources for Accountability & Action for Black Lives
The Opportunity Agenda: Promoting Accountability
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
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