“From the earliest stages of acquisition and edits, this book has been an important project to our teams globally,” noted Chief Operating Officer Ken Fund. “Quarto has a history of publishing books for children that celebrate diversity, and with this book, we knew we wanted to be a part of starting important conversations. We recognize that access to resources and supporting the community is a deeply important piece of that as well.”
This Book is Anti-Racist leads kids and adults to a deeper understanding of their anti-racist self as they progress through 20 chapters that spark introspection, reveal the origins of racism, and give them the courage and power to undo it. Each chapter builds on the previous one as they learn more about their identity and racial oppression.
As US-based author Tiffany Jewell, an anti-bias, anti-racist educator and activist, writes, “Some may tell you you’re too young to talk about race. People may tell you that you should stop talking about skin color and see everyone as a “global citizen.” You may have been told racism isn’t a problem any more and that calling it out or bringing it up in conversation is wrong. Some people may have given you the impression that you are wrong and stirring up trouble. You are not! Racism is a problem, a very serious problem, and it needs to be talked about because it isn’t going away if we do nothing.”
Paris-based Illustrator Aurélia Durand brings the stories and characters to life with kaleidoscopic vibrancy. Durand dedicates her work to representing people of color in society, using bold art as visual representation.
This Book Is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell, illustrated by Aurélia Durand · $2.99 USD · $2.99 CAN · 160 pages · eBook ISBN: 978-0-7112-4522-8· Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group · Ages 11-15