The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism

By Lesley Harker and Pat Thomas

There are children experiencing the pain of racism. This book is here for you to help the cope with that abhorrent reality. Racial discrimination is cruel and inhumane especially so to younger children. This book encourages kids to accept and love what makes them different and beautiful.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

• language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
• a book about how to help and empower children suffering from racism
• a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
• a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues

The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Release date: Mar 1, 2003
• ISBN: 9781438083964

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