Race in Books & Media

This guide describes general patterns in children’s racial development from infancy to early adolescence, based on research. Learn about racial development milestones at different ages, and explore activities and goals for each age. 

Watch Part 2 of this 2-part webinar series inviting caregivers, educators, and advocates into deeper learning, witnessing, and grounded practice in response to harmful immigration policies. 

EmbraceRace conversations & action guides about choosing and reading children's books with kids.

A collection of resources designed specifically for parents, educators, and other caregivers who play meaningful roles in the lives of young Asian American children.

These comics are meant to start conversations between children and caregivers about race and racism, centering the diverse experiences of Asian American children. They relate to themes of cultural pride, coping with racism, interracial solidarity, and adoption.

Are you looking for “mirror” books that reflect your Asian American children’s own experiences and identities? Or are you looking for “window” books that can show children other identities, experiences, and cultures that are different from their own?

Picture books celebrating a wide diversity of Asian and Asian American characters, cultures, and experiences.

Children learn about race comes from many sources – not just their families. They are growing up in a world that provides a lot of information, misinformation, and messages about race. Here's a quick look at some of those sources and the kinds of messages they send.

Kids learn about race from many sources and many of those lessons cause problems. Media is one such source. We take a critical look at children’s media and discuss strategies for raising to resist the stereotypes they encounter.