books/resources about black lives and anti-racism

I don’t know where to begin.

I know I don’t understand completely, and I never will because I have white privilege. 

I know that as a mother and a teacher (and a human being) that I will be your ally. 

I will listen to you. I will stand up for you.

I am reading and digesting everything I possibly can so I can be a better ally. I want to ensure that I am having the uncomfortable and difficult conversations with my boys as we watch the news unfold. As we watch the change for this nation unfold. 

I have realized this past week that not being racist and seeing others for who they are and not their skin color, isn’t anti-racist. And that isn't enough.

I am doing everything I can to make sure that I have the knowledge and tools needed so that these conversations spill into my classroom come fall.

I challenge you mothers and teachers, especially white mothers and teachers, to do the same. It is no longer enough to teach acceptance and empathy; we need to teach our youth to stand up for what’s wrong. Stand up and let their VOICES be heard, so they can be the change. 

Teach our youth to be ANTI-racist! 

Through my research I have found great sites with amazing resources to help you along the way. Fill your homes and classroom libraries with diversity that generate conversations. 

Books for younger students:

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Books for Middle Aged Kids:

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Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race:

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Books for kids and teens. This website, overall, is a great resource!

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Resources to discuss anti-racism

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I hope you find these resources as valuable as I have. I am by NO means an expert on any of this, but want to share the resources I have found so that they may help you as they did me. If you have found some amazing resource, please comment below and share. 

Create. Teach. LOVE life.

-Jenny

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A couple of my Favorite things...lately

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Tell-Ties-
I was skeptical about these when I first saw them. Don’t they pull your hair? Can they really hold your hair? And the answer is no they don’t, and yes they can!...and they’re amazing! 
(BUT PLEASE READ.... ALL hair ties like these are NOT the same. I received some similar to these, and they DO get stuck and pull my hair. Teleties do not!)

Made from old-school telephone cords, they hold your hair and don’t leave a mark. 

find them here

One thing I hate about typical hair ties is that they leave a ‘crease’ mark. So once I decide to pull my hair back, that’s it for the day.
Another perk?! They don’t lose their stretch! Yes they will temporarily, but a quick jump in some hot water brings their shape right back! (Or if you live on the face of the sun...I mean Florida... just leave them in your car while you run into the grocery store! 🤣)

And another cool thing?! They’re based out Florida!!!



My other favorite thing lately?.... The 0-Venture Key Ring

Sooo I stumbled upon this because of a need. My old car was push start and I never knew where my key was besides in my purse 😂🤦🏼‍♀️
My new car requires me to actually use the key 🤷🏼‍♀️ so I actually needed a key ring.

And while people (AKA... The Mister) don’t get this thing when they see it, it is absolutely amazing!

Being big and a bright color (it does come in many colors) I can easily find it in my purse...READ...NO DIGGING!!

It also allows me to have my keys readily accessible while keeping my hands free...so I can load things into the car or hold an unruly 5 year old’s hand.

find them here

So these are my current obsessions. As a busy mom, wife, teacher.... if products can make my life better or easier, I am all for it! And these 2 definitely do that!

teach.create.LOVE LIFE

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