BIOPOC centric reading lists. Honestly, it’s not my job to teach anti-racism, but I’m happy to point people in the right direction to find resources. There are so many great books out there to read (on top of a billion blogs and websites full of info). Pick any one of these links to start building your personal reading list. Share the resources that you find with your friends and family.
Kids
Be The Change: Books To Inspire Activist Kids
Anti-Racist Books for Kids Ages 8-12
Picture Books That Teach Kids About Prejudice, Inclusion, and Kindness
31 Children’s Books To Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance
Canadian Children’s Books For Black History Month
CANLIT Black History Month Book List
Must Read Indigenous Children’s Book List
National Indigenous History Month Reading List
Adults
Anti-Racist Reading List from Ibram X. Kendi
35 Books To Read For National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Reading List: Truth and Reconciliation
25 Books About Being black In Canada
New and recent Black Canadian History Books
8 Must-Read Canadian Non-Fiction Works For Black History Month
10 Recent Books On Racism In Canada and The U.S
Extra
Vooks is children’s read-aloud library. They’ve put together a Unity channel that everyone can access for free (regardless of if they have a subscription to their normal library) where you can watch a few of their read-alouds from underrepresented groups and how to process feelings in these trying times.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela
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