I am an antiracist superhero! / Jennifer Nicole Bacon ; illustrated by Leticía Moreno.
Material type: TextPublisher: Boulder, Colorado : Bala Kids, [2023]Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781645470984
- 1645470989
- Anti-racism -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Racial justice -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Interpersonal relations in children -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Compassion in children -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Race relations -- Juvenile literature
- Social justice -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | New | 305.8 B128 | Available | 33111011100845 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.8 B128 | Available | 33111011212798 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Winner of Bookstagang's Best of 2023 Picture Book Awards
This empowering story inspires kids from all backgrounds to Look, Listen, Feel, and Act like antiracist superheroes, even in times of adversity.
This book tells the story of 6-year-old Malik, who after learning about racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, decides to change the world by becoming an antiracist superhero. With the help of his parents, and inspiration from historical figures like Rosa Parks and James Baldwin, Malik learns that even when he feels scared, he can still be a superhero by Looking, Listening, Feeling, and Acting!
Join Malik and his friends as they help other children feel safe, included, and empowered. Inviting children from all backgrounds to become superheroes, this touching story provides inspiration for children when faced with adversity.
The book also includes a practical section including a glossary of relevant terms, as well as hands-on guided activities and practices (like creating a vision board and drawing their superpowers) that kids can do so that they can change the world around them by Looking, Listening, Feeling, and Acting like an antiracist superhero too!
"I am an Antiracist Superhero! is a story about 6-year-old Malik, who after learning about racism, decides to "change the world" by becoming an antiracist superhero. With the help of his parents, Malik learns that even when he is feeling scared, he can still be a superhero by Looking, Listening, Feeling, and Acting! Join Malik and his friends as they help other children feel safe, included, and empowered. Inviting children from all backgrounds to become superheroes, this touching story provides inspiration for children when faced with adversity, along with guided activities and practices to Look, Listen, Feel, and Act like an antiracist superhero too!"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages: 3-7 Shambhala.
Grades: K-1 Shambhala.