DEI Resources

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION RESOURCES

Below are some resources for parents and book lists for kids on selected DEI topics. This resource list is in development; if you have additions to suggest, please reach out to the DEI Committee at somervilledei@gmail.com.

Race/Racism:

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Anti Racism Resource Library
• Center for Racial Justice in Education – Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
• National Association of School Psychologists – Social Justice Resources
• Children’s Hospital of Orange County – Talking to Children about Race and Racism, an Age-by-Age Guide
• University of Michigan Medicine – How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
• Edutopia – 22 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels
• New York Times – Anti-Racist Books for Kids and Teens
• https://www.unicef.org/parenting/talking-to-your-kids-about-racism

Gender Stereotypes:

• Harvard Graduate School of Education – Preventing Gender Bias
• Common Sense Education – Age-Appropriate Tips for Addressing Gender Stereotypes in the Classroom
• Girl Scouts – Everyday Ways to Bust Gender Stereotypes
• Equality Institute – A List of Feminist Parenting Resources for Anyone
• New York Times – How to Raise a Feminist Son
• New York Times – Books for Feminist Boys and Girls
• Children’s Library Lady – Picture Books about Gender Roles and Stereotypes
• A Mighty Girl

Disability:

• Very Well Family – Person-First Vs. Identity-First Language for Discussing Disabilities
• Girl Scouts – Ability Awareness and Inclusion Patch Program
• HuffPost – How to Talk to Your Kid about Disabilities
• Today – How to Teach Children about Disability, at Every Age
• Baylor University – Teaching Children about Disabilities and Inclusion
• We Are Teachers – Shelf-Worthy Children’s Books about Disability for All Students

English Language Learning:

• National Educational Association – English Language Learners: What You Need to Know
• National Educational Association – Resources for English Language Learners
• Colorín Colorado – A Bilingual Site for Educators and Families of English Language Learners
• Colorín Colorado – Celebrate Reading in Two Languages: A Bilingual Booklist