"It's easier to build strong children than repair broken men and women. This book provides an incredible opportunity for parents and guardians to start important conversations early on." - Guvna B, rapper, author and broadcaster "Books like this are essential, the more children are comfortable talking about race the less barriers there will be between us.". - Naomi and Natalie from Everydayracism Do you want to raise anti-racist children? Do you long to learn but are too scared of saying or doing the wrong thing? Then Talking to Children about Race is for you. But before we start talking to our children, we must start chatting honestly with one another. Broadcaster Loretta Andrews and the educator Ruth Hill had been friends for years before the shocking death of George Floyd made it impossible not to dig deeper into the topic of race and how to explain racism to their children. Drawing on the very real conversations that ensued, this book invites you into the dialogue to better equip you to bring up anti-racist children. With warmth and approachability, the authors provide a history of race and explore white privilege, unconscious bias and systematic racism. They offer practical tips, ideas and activities to help you to educate, empower and raise anti-racist children today. "Loretta and Ruth have given us a treasure: a non-judgemental, open-hearted manual on ways to tackle the subject of race with our little ones." - Sarah Clarke (Disastersofathirtysomething): "What I love the most is that you are part of change - a lasting change tribe. Ruth and Loretta have not only used their platform but their honest voices in sharing their experiences and research to be the conversation opener for children and families on anti-racism." - Dina Maktabi, Founded of Kensington Mums www.kensingtonmums.co.uk "This is an incredibly helpful and well-written guide that I will go back to time and time again throughout raising my son!" - Emma Borquaye, author and founder of Girl Got Faith "I really wanted to skim through this book, picking out little nuggets of wisdom, but paragraph after paragraph, chapter after chapter, I was engrossed!!" - Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha, Co-Founder of Black Mums Upfront

Talking to Children About Race is an enlightening and practical book for anti-racist parents seeking to bring up anti-racist children.
Reviews
"It's easier to build strong children than repair broken men and women. This book provides an incredible opportunity for parents and guardians to start important conversations early on." -- Guvna B * rapper, author and broadcaster *
"Loretta and Ruth have given us a treasure: a non-judgemental, open-hearted manual on ways to tackle the subject of race with our little ones. What makes this book particularly distinctive are the two viewpoints; whether you come from a background where race is a commonplace discussion and identity, or you're on a journey to recognising your white privilege, you will feel seen. I will be returning to these pages time and time again, using their family activities, conversation starters and wisdom in my quest to raise "not just nice 'not racist' kids". -- Sarah Clarke * Disastersofathirtysomething on Instagram *
"Books like this are essential, the more children are comfortable talking about race the less barriers there will be between us. Loretta and Ruth have done a fantastic job at writing a book to help us navigate what can sometimes seem as an impossible or heavy conversation when it comes to talking to children about race". -- Naomi and Natalie * from Everyday Racism *
"Ruth and Loretta, are definitely more than just a mama, I was lucky enough to have met them when they were newly mothers working on their platform @morethanamum...fast forwards to nearly 10 years and together they have written this amazing book out of passion to bring communities together. That is definitely something their forte. What I love the most is that you are part of change - a lasting change tribe. Ruth and Loretta have not only used their platform but their honest voices in sharing their experiences and research to be the conversation opener for children and families on anti-racism. It's your go to guide on raising anti-racist children for a kinder world for our new generation." -- Dina Maktabi * Founder of Kensington Mums *
"This is an incredibly helpful and well-written guide that I will go back to time and time again throughout raising my son! When reading this book I felt comfortable to give full permission to be corrected and to be taught, but more than anything I felt like I had been taken under a very wise pair of wings and embraced by loving friends who truly want the best for me, my family, and generations to come! Thankyou Loretta and Ruth for writing such an important and necessary book." -- Emma Borquaye * Author and founder of Girl Got Faith *
"I really wanted to skim through this book, picking out little nuggets of wisdom, but paragraph after paragraph, chapter after chapter, I was engrossed! To get truly informed, personal and historical views from a white person and a mixed-race person, adds a unique touch, making this book very accessible for the many non-Blacks, who for the first time in their lives, are looking for someone who looks like them for an explanation. Not forgetting the helpful tips of games to play with children, to spark honest conversation. Brilliant!" -- Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha * Black Mums Upfront *



Book Information
ISBN 9780281086825
Author Loretta Andrews
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing