OUR SKIN: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE BY MEGAN MADISON AND JESSICA RALLI

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

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board 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 recognise 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.