Anti-Bias Resources

Anti-Bias Resources

PNWK is committed to an anti-bias, anti-racist curriculum and creating teachable moments out of student questions and observations. Open and honest discussion helps children form an educated understanding of the world around them. This is necessary for our future, as world citizens. We back these discussions up by reading stories which showcase diverse communities as well as by acknowledging similarities and celebrating differences between all people and cultures.

Resources to support racial diversity and awareness:

• Books:

  • Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults

  • 31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance

• Podcasts:

  • Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’

  • Fare of the Free Child podcast

  • Integrated Schools podcast episode “Raising White Kids with Jennifer Harvey”

• Articles:

  • How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race | NPR

  • Teaching Your Child About Black History Month | PBS

  • Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty Good

• The Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon

Resources to support LGBTQ+ awareness:

• Books:

  • 12 LGBTQ affirming picture books for kids (The Barefoot Mommy)

  • Diverse children’s books with transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive children (Welcoming Schools)

• Articles & Info:

  • Using LGBTQ and gender identity terminology with children:

    • What Does Gay Mean? Guidance from Welcoming Schools about ways to answer this common question from children

    • LGBTQ Definitions for Children. How to define key terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity for elementary age and preschool children

    • Know the Difference Poster: This simple graphic clarifies the difference between gender identity, biological sex, and sexual orientation.

  • Talking to your Child about Identity: A Resource for Parents

  • Helping Children Use Inclusive Pronouns

Is there something you think we should add to our resource page or information we’re missing? Please, let us know.
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