Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Summary

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You, written by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi and adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul, is a children's adaptation of the adult book Stamped from the Beginning. This adaptation presents the complex history of racism and antiracism in the United States in a way that is suitable and understandable for young readers.

The book covers a wide range of historical events and figures, examining how racist ideas have been woven into American history and how these ideas have been challenged and dismantled by antiracist activists throughout time. By providing context and insights into the origins of racism, the book helps young readers better understand the present and equips them with the knowledge and tools to build a more just and inclusive future.

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 8-12 years.

Location

Located in the following libraries on April 1, 2023:

  • Babler Elementary School

  • Ballwin Elementary School

  • Bowles Elementary School

  • Eureka Elementary School

  • Geggie Elementary School

  • Green Pines Elementary School

  • Kehrs Mill Elementary School

  • Kellison Elementary School

  • Pond Elementary School

  • Ridge Meadows Elementary School

  • Uthoff Valley Elementary School

  • Woerther Elementary School

  • Crestview Middle School

  • LaSalle Springs Middle School

  • Rockwood South Middle School

  • Rockwood Valley Middle School

  • Selvidge Middle School

  • Wildwood Middle School

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