Race & Justice Children's Book Set
Race & Justice Children's Book Set
In this set of children’s picture books, Reach Incorporated authors explore prejudice, protest, and activism through creative characters and stories. Each title was written collaboratively by a group of teens interested in making difficult concepts like race and identity accessible to young kids. The books in this collection are designed for children ages 5-9 but can be enjoyed by folks of all ages.
Books In This Set
Top Ten Books for 2022 In The Margins Book Award
by Damarco, Emilie, and Japan of Reach Incorporated
Damarco, Emilie, and Japan wanted to write a story about how friends can disagree and move through disagreements about important issues. Cody and Nene are best friends, and they have been all their lives. But when the Black Lives Matter protests erupt in response to police violence, they realize they may not be so alike after all. While Nene defends cops like her uncle — “Not all cops are like that!” — Cody gets more and more upset about injustice. This movement will put their friendship to the test, and may push them into separate corners just when they need each other most. Can they learn to hear each other out and mend their friendship?
ISBN: 978-1-950807-09-3
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 540L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2020
by Artrise, Darrin, and Litzi of Reach Incorporated
Cabbage and Spice are two caterpillars who become friends but are forced into different schools and lifestyles when one grows up to be a moth and the other a butterfly. In their insect world, butterflies and moths are taught to hate each other-- butterflies are “spectacular” and loved by humans, while moths are seen as pests. Will the two be able to overcome these barriers and remain friends?
ISBN: 978-0996927406
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 590L
Page Count: 40
Published: Fall 2015
by Daveena , Geralyn, Jocktavious, Shatiya of Reach Incorporated
Daveena, Geralyn, Jocktavious, and Shatyia wanted to create a story that both speaks to the history of racial injustice, and honors the young people who are (and have been) fighting for change. They wanted to create a story that said the names of those who we have lost to police brutality. For this reason, they named the protagonist "Breonna" after Breonna Taylor. Breonna is an 8-year-old time traveler living in Southeast DC. As she watches 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, she sees her once-vibrant community wilt into sadness and anger. She is filled with questions about what is going on and why — and she’s determined to do something about it. Breonna travels back in time and then sees the future in order to learn about the power of speaking out. Can a visit with a youth activist from the past inspire her to bring change to the present day?
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ISBN: 978-1-950807-07-9
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 570L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2020
by R.E.L., Taijah, and Nasseem of Reach Incorporated
Lions rule the savanna kingdom and are taught to hate hyenas, who compete for the same resources. Then Mya the Lion and Asia the Hyena both get caught by a trapper and have to work together to escape. When they return home, they have to deal with protests and a face-off between their two species, and Mya has to make a tough decision: Should she rest easy in her lion power or speak up for her new hyena friend?
ISBN: 978-1945434044
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 580L
Page Count: 42
Published: Fall 2016