Race, Equity, and Inclusion Center

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Research & Rationale

Reading Diverse Books at Home

Use these resources to create a habit of reading and talking about diverse stories with your child.

8 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Racial Injustice

An action guide from EmbraceRace, this guide gives simple -- but not always easy -- tips for tackling tough topics.
Reading and RES (Parents' Guide)

Parents' guide to choosing and using books to discuss race and ethnicity, from the American Psychological Association
How to Use Children's Books to Talk About Race and Racism

Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program at University of Pittsburgh, says that makes picture books a safe place to start when talking to children about race and racism.
RIF's Native American Heritage Collection

Books and resources that celebrate the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans
RIF's Hispanic Heritage Month Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books that celebrate the Hispanic experience, people, and culture
RIF's Black History Month Collection

Books and resources that celebrate the history and legacy of African Americans
RIF's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books that celebrate the Asian American & Pacific Islander experience, people, authors, traditions, and culture