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Antiracist Baby Picture Book Hardcover – Picture Book, July 14, 2020

by Ibram X. Kendi (Author), Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,590 ratings
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller!

From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a new full-sized picture book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help readers recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives.

Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world.

With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society.

Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices, Good Morning America, NPR's Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more!
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    Kokila
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    A National Book Award-winning author's new full-sized picture book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts.

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How to Be an Antiracist Be Antiracist: A Journal for Awareness, Reflection, and Action
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Antiracist books for adults: This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society. Reflect on your understanding of race and discover ways to work toward an antiracist future with this guided journal.

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Kendi’s choice to speak directly to new parents in this format works quite well. His succinct, impactful prose makes for an accessible guide to anti-racism for everyone. Lukashevsky’s artwork elevates the text even more with brilliant color and charming details that will inspire readers to linger on each page. The timely and relevant anti-racist message so excellently delivered in this book makes it worthy of a place on all library shelves." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is the author of many books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller How to Be an Antiracist and the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which was remixed for young adult readers by Jason Reynolds into Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, and adapted into a graphic novel by cartoonist Joel Christian Gill. Dr. Kendi was awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the “Genius Grant.” Find Dr. Kendi online @ibramxk on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

Ashley Lukashevsky is an illustrator and visual artist who uses illustration and art as a tool to strengthen social movements against systemic racism and sexism. Before moving to illustration full-time, she was the art director at KINDLAND and the social impact designer at LA2050, an initiative to create a positive shared future for all Angelenos. Learn more at her website http://www.ashleylukashevsky.com or follow her on Instagram @ASHLUKADRAWS.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kokila (July 14, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593110501
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593110508
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD710L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 0.3 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of many highly acclaimed books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, making him the youngest-ever winner of that award. He has also authored five #1 New York Times bestsellers, including How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, co-authored by Jason Reynolds. Time magazine named Dr. Kendi one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the Genius Grant.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the content educational and succinct with poetic messages. They also appreciate the beautiful illustrations and short read for all ages. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it simple and wonderful while others say it's advanced for toddlers. Readers also differ on the audience, with others saying it'll be a great book for all.

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118 customers mention "Content"118 positive0 negative

Customers find the content educational, complex enough to engage higher order thinking skills, and open up great conversations. They also say the message is good, the concepts presented are accurate, and the book is a true gem.

"...The illustrations are beautiful and the message is important and timely...." Read more

"I am a teacher and this book has so many layers of literature, I am excited about it!..." Read more

"This is a beautifully illustrated book with a strong and beautiful message...." Read more

"...We’re able to learn so much about each other. It teaches us to celebrate our differences and grow as an anti-racist...." Read more

97 customers mention "Illustrations"92 positive5 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book beautiful, funny, and age-appropriate. They also say the book is a fantastic, short read for all ages.

"...The illustrations are beautiful and the message is important and timely...." Read more

"...She loves the colorful pictures and flips the pages she wants me to read over and over again, commenting on the pictures and repeating phrases from..." Read more

"This is a beautifully illustrated book with a strong and beautiful message...." Read more

"...I need to give props to the illustrator. The illustrations are wonderful, and that's why I gave this three stars instead of two...." Read more

112 customers mention "Writing quality"60 positive52 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book. Some find the wording simple and easy to understand, while others say it's advanced for toddlers and filled with catch phrases. Some readers also mention that the rhyme scheme doesn't always work for them, and the content is not appropriate.

"...The language used in the book is simple and easy for young children to understand...." Read more

"...The vocabulary is just too advanced for young children.This book feels more like a picture book created to make grownups happy...." Read more

"I love this book. It fills a hole in children’s literature and I love the conversations it is going to start with my 3 year old son...." Read more

"...Words difficult for some adults to understand let alone children, but then got to the instruction at the back of the book and realized it's more..." Read more

85 customers mention "Audience"42 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the audience. Some mention that the book is great for all ages, a great tool and guide for parents, and appropriate for babies, children, and even through 1st grade. They love how the innocence of a baby is used. Others say that it's not an appropriate book for children, it'd be better for adults, and the prose in the book was too much for little kids.

"...to introduce important topics to their young children in a gentle and age-appropriate way. It's a great addition to our home library." Read more

"...or shorten the poem, which is very well written, just not accessible for a very young child...." Read more

"...I definitely think this is an excellent book for little ones, and is not too terribly advanced." Read more

"...Unfortunately, the prose in this book was too much for little kids. My seven-year-old kid didn't understand some of the big concepts and words...." Read more

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A multi-layered literacy book! Open your eyes to what this is communicating!
I am a teacher and this book has so many layers of literature, I am excited about it! This is a board book, which is meant for babies, and the language in it is anything but “baby language”. However, exposing an infant to a plethora of words and vibrant colors only HELPS their cognitive development! Furthermore, the choice to be a board book communicates to me that it is never too early to begin conversations and teaching around race, equity/inequity and racism/anti-racism. For a toddler, just going through the pictures and asking them “What do you notice?” , “What do you wonder?” Will help build the foundation for engaging with the book at an older age. The pictures (such as the ones attached) can lead to rich conversations on their own. For kids around K-1st grade, reading the 9 guiding sentences at the top is a great place to start. Those sentences contain words and phrases that are within a child’s vocabulary and understanding. Again, just in those phrases, rich conversations can be had around anti-racism. Finally, a child 2nd-3rd grade age will need the guidance of an adult to understand some of the vocabulary being used but are well within the developmental stage to interact with the book to the fullest extent and understanding. Anti-racism isn’t just reading a book one time. I am excited to read this book over and over again with my children because the world and cultures are always changing, therefore, the conversations around racism and equity will change with it! Happy reading!
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KharyP
5.0 out of 5 stars what a fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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I recently purchased the Antiracist Baby Picture Book for my young children and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The illustrations are beautiful and the message is important and timely. My children have really enjoyed looking at the book and I appreciate the opportunity to start teaching them about equality and justice at a young age. The language used in the book is simple and easy for young children to understand. I also appreciate the age range listed on the back of the book - it's perfect for my 2 and 4 year olds. Overall, I highly recommend the Antiracist Baby Picture Book to anyone looking to introduce important topics to their young children in a gentle and age-appropriate way. It's a great addition to our home library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A multi-layered literacy book! Open your eyes to what this is communicating!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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I am a teacher and this book has so many layers of literature, I am excited about it! This is a board book, which is meant for babies, and the language in it is anything but “baby language”. However, exposing an infant to a plethora of words and vibrant colors only HELPS their cognitive development! Furthermore, the choice to be a board book communicates to me that it is never too early to begin conversations and teaching around race, equity/inequity and racism/anti-racism. For a toddler, just going through the pictures and asking them “What do you notice?” , “What do you wonder?” Will help build the foundation for engaging with the book at an older age. The pictures (such as the ones attached) can lead to rich conversations on their own. For kids around K-1st grade, reading the 9 guiding sentences at the top is a great place to start. Those sentences contain words and phrases that are within a child’s vocabulary and understanding. Again, just in those phrases, rich conversations can be had around anti-racism. Finally, a child 2nd-3rd grade age will need the guidance of an adult to understand some of the vocabulary being used but are well within the developmental stage to interact with the book to the fullest extent and understanding. Anti-racism isn’t just reading a book one time. I am excited to read this book over and over again with my children because the world and cultures are always changing, therefore, the conversations around racism and equity will change with it! Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A multi-layered literacy book! Open your eyes to what this is communicating!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
I am a teacher and this book has so many layers of literature, I am excited about it! This is a board book, which is meant for babies, and the language in it is anything but “baby language”. However, exposing an infant to a plethora of words and vibrant colors only HELPS their cognitive development! Furthermore, the choice to be a board book communicates to me that it is never too early to begin conversations and teaching around race, equity/inequity and racism/anti-racism. For a toddler, just going through the pictures and asking them “What do you notice?” , “What do you wonder?” Will help build the foundation for engaging with the book at an older age. The pictures (such as the ones attached) can lead to rich conversations on their own. For kids around K-1st grade, reading the 9 guiding sentences at the top is a great place to start. Those sentences contain words and phrases that are within a child’s vocabulary and understanding. Again, just in those phrases, rich conversations can be had around anti-racism. Finally, a child 2nd-3rd grade age will need the guidance of an adult to understand some of the vocabulary being used but are well within the developmental stage to interact with the book to the fullest extent and understanding. Anti-racism isn’t just reading a book one time. I am excited to read this book over and over again with my children because the world and cultures are always changing, therefore, the conversations around racism and equity will change with it! Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars You gotta use yo’ brain.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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I love this book. It fills a hole in children’s literature and I love the conversations it is going to start with my 3 year old son. Looking forward to reading it to my 7 month old too.

Some of the lower star reviews talk about a few things I want to push back on:
1. How the book needs to have a “love everybody” and “play with everybody” message. Those books exist already, y’all. And they are not anti-racist. This book is trying to do something different. See the page about colorblindness.
2. That the language is too advanced and the ideas are too complicated for kids. This lays groundwork for powerful conversations with our kiddos. Neutrality, policy, access, diverse, cultural, transcend... all great words for our kiddos (AND US!) to know. This is not a book you can read and put down without engaging in some convos.

I applaud Ibram X. Kendi for venturing into kid lit with this book. Also, I know he has a daughter and I love how he honors her on the cover. What a powerful message for her as she gets older. ❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars My toddler is addicted to this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
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I got this for my not yet 2-year-old last Christmas on a whim and my husband thought I was nuts. She did not care for it right away as the other toys were more fun. Fast forward she is just shy of 2 1/2 and ADDICTED to this book. We keep it higher on the shelf so she can't rip the pages and she is always begging for her "tie-babies" book. She loves the colorful pictures and flips the pages she wants me to read over and over again, commenting on the pictures and repeating phrases from the text. She may not yet know what all of the words truly mean, but the whole point of this book is to start familiarity with the language and the idea that while people may have differences they all deserve equal opportunities (which unfortunately is not always the case). I like that it talks about how policies are at the root of racism rather than people as it is hard for people to see something that is so ingrained in how they were raised. This book will not cure racism and no, it does not give you specific instructions on how to end all prejudice. But it does give you some basic ideas to start your child (and you) on a path forward.
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Gretchen Louise Bradfield
5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a children’s book; it is a new parent’s book
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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First of all, I got this book because of the scene Senator Ted Cruz made during Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearing. This was research into the validity of his questions. What I found was a common sense discussion of what parents can do to encourage their children, at an early age, to feel comfortable with people from all walks of life and to learn to treat skin color the same way we treat eye color.

The author does not say that babies are racist, as Senator Cruz said was the case. The author did say that the actions and word of parents and other significant adults in a baby’s life could make them racist or not. The book provides a plan to help parents insure that their children have open minds and hearts for all people.

By the way, I am 75 years old. I got this book for ME. I shared this book with several others in my age group, both in and out of my skin color group, and we all agreed that this book should be included in all baby showers and parenting classes. To that end, my friends and I are going to buy several copies to give to new parents
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Stephen Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars Bien, Para mi Nietos
Reviewed in Mexico on April 22, 2022
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Muy bien para mi nietos y nietas. Gracias
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Jethro
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with crucial message for kids
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2021
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Children are never too young to learn about difficult topics. Keeping stuff like racism taboo is harmful, to kids and adults alike. This book is a perfect initiation to a very important topic. The rimes are an added pedagogical touch. :)

Some reviews say the vocabulary is too advanced... My job is to help children acquire language (SLP) and I can tell you that there is nothing wrong with showing them an advanced word and explaining it to them in terms they understand (ie. Policies = rules). If you're worried your kid (or you) won't understand some of the vocabulary or ideas presented, then inform yourself further and help them understand. That's how kids learn.

Some reviews also say there is no story... Who cares? Some of the best children's books don't have a riveting story line (Goodnight Moon, anyone?). Talk about the pictures, discuss when they experienced something unfair and how it made them feel... Make them connect with the ideas by relating them to their lives, in whatever little ways you can.

Finally, this book has some great tips at the end for parents, to continue (or start) the conversation about racism with their kid.
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Angela D
5.0 out of 5 stars Sååå fiiiin bok!
Reviewed in Sweden on June 13, 2022
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Jättefin och lärorik bok, rekommenderar alla barn och vuxna att läsa denna.
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Jeevanantham
3.0 out of 5 stars Book is not fresh but soiled at one corner badly
Reviewed in India on May 25, 2022
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One corner of the book is soiled / greasy.
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James Glenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2021
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Excellent writing, simple enough for babies but leaves the conversation open for more discussion with older children (or even adults!). Illustrations are beautiful and give more to discuss. Important stuff!
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