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a children's book about white privilege
Jenny Devenney ; Charnaie Gordon.
40 pages
illustrations.
Summary: Tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race. A children's book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege and oppression. Why is this book important? As early as 6 months old, a baby's brain can notice race-based differences; children ages 2 to 4 can internalise racial bias and start assigning meaning to race; and 5- to 8-year-olds begin to place value judgments on similarities and differences. By age 12, children have a complete set of stereotypes about every racial, ethnic and religious group in society. Our guidance is especially crucial during this impressionable time. Race Cars offers a simple, yet powerful, way to introduce these complicated themes to our children.