The One Kids Book Parents Need to Talk With Kids About Immigrants
This book is a must-read
Today’s article is short and to the point. We’re in dire times. Not the most dire times of our country (America has enabled and committed genocides, land theft and slavery, just to name a few). But it’s pretty bad right now. As of this moment, ICE is killing people, immigrants are being disappeared, and children are being detained.
For us parents, it’s imperative that we find ways to talk with our kids about the realities of this time. We need tools to help us have honest discussions and we found a book that can support you with doing just that. If you’re looking for one single book that can invite and open discussions with children about immigrants, people who are undocumented and organizing work, invest in this one.
Our 11 year old son said, “I don’t know if I should like this book but it’s very informative.”
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The foldout design of this kids book coupled with powerful illustrations bring the lessons to life in a way that is timely for us all.
During these dreadful times, us parents need all the help we can get in finding a balance between keeping our kiddos informed and protecting their childhoods. This book presents the learnings in ways that do just that.
PARENT RESOURCES
We’ve said many times before that it’s ultimately up to parents/caregivers on whether to take children to protests. But that doesn’t mean that us parents can’t protest without our kiddos. Especially if you hold privilege, you’re needed now more than ever. Here are some tips to support you.
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FAMILY RESOURCES
If you can’t protest, boycott. Start with these businesses.
If you can’t abstain from work and school on days of national walkouts, do these things to show solidarity.
We promised to be brief today so we’re going to end here. Remember that we ultimately keep each other safe. Community is the antidote to fear. Find a few people in your network to talk with, organize with and laugh with. We have each other and they can’t take that away from us.
Give your kid a hug if they allow you, okay?
Tabitha & Adam
Really apreciate the specific book rec here. The part about your son saying he doesn't know if he should like it but finding it informative kind of captures the whole challenge, right? I've been looking for somthing that doesn't water down reality but still works for younger readers. The foldout design sounds perfect for starting those conversations without overwhelming them.