The concept of being an anti-racist has been around for a while. But it’s only recently that there has been a really concentrated effort to step up and truly do the hard work to move ourselves farther along that continuum. I am constantly reading and seeking out new resources, because it is my job to do that. But I am always happy to share what I find.

If you follow me on Facebook at Andi Explains It All or on Twitter at AndreaCoventry, you will see me making regular posts of those resources I find. Now I am compiling a lengthy list of helpful websites and books to help you along your journey as I go on mine. I will keep adding to it as I find new ones, and I encourage you to share your favorites with me as well. This is barely the tip of the iceberg, and I know it. It’s a slow build so as not to overwhelm myself and others.

Also, please feel free to engage in discussions. We need to really listen as we continue to evolve.

Books for Adults, Parents, Educators, Caregivers

The following is a list of books geared toward adults who are doing the work to become more anti-racist. I have also included books for parents and caregivers because as you are reading those, you are also often reflecting on your own thoughts and actions, because you are modeling the behavior for the children in your care. I am listing them alphabetically by author. And yes, they are Amazon affiliate links, but I encourage you to purchase them from wherever you are most comfortable shopping. Bookshop.org is a great resource as well.

• Brown, Austin Channing. I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. ###
• Brown, Austin Channing. I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness (Adapted for Young Readers) ###
• Diangelo, Robin. Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm
• Diangelo, Robin. White Fragility.
• Diangelo, Robin. White Fragility (Adapted for Young Adults)###
• Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne. An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States.
• Dyson, Michael Eric. Tears We Cannot Stop. ###
• Gienapp, Rebekah. Raising Antiracist Kids: An age-by-age guide for parents of white children
• Hannah-Jones, Nikole (Creator). The 1619 Project. ###
• Harvey, Jennifer. Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America. ###
• Hawthrone, Britt. Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide
• Jewell, Tiffany, This Book is Antiracist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work
• Kendi, Ibram X. How to Be an Antiracist
• Kendi, Ibram X. How to Raise an Antiracist
• Kendi, Ibram X. Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
• McGhee, Heather. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
• Saad, Layla. Me and White Supremacy
• Stevenson, Bryan. Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. ###
• Stevenson, Bryan. Just Mercy (Movie Tie-In Edition, Adapted for Young Adults) ###
• Thomas, Angie. The Hate U Give

Facebook Pages to Follow

• A Mighty Girl
• Andi Explains It All
• Andi Reviews With A Girl and Her Kindle
• Andi Reviews With Kindle Kiddies
• Andrea Coventry – Montessori Writer
• Antiracist Education Now
• Britt Hawthorne
• Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
• Embrace Race
• Facing History and Ourselves
• Ibram X. Kendi
• Learning for Justice
• Nedra Tawwab
• We Need Diverse Books
• Zinn Education Project

Websites to Follow

• A Mighty Girl
• Anti-racist learning resources from PBS
• Britt Hawthorne
• Embrace Race
• Facing History and Ourselves
• Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance)
• Pragmatic Mom
• We Are Teachers
• We Need Diverse Books

Webinars and Online Courses

Here I am including some webinars and online courses that you can watch. Most of them are free. Some even have continuing ed credits, if you are looking for those. Most of these I have actually participated in myself, though on occasion I list highly recommended ones that I hope to get to soon.

• Citizenship & Social Justice: 11-Step Guide to Understanding Race, Racism, and White Privilege
• Crash Course in Black American History (YouTube series)
• Equity Matters: Confronting Implicit Bias (via Learning for Justice)
• Let’s Talk! Discussing Black Lives Matter (via Learning for Justice)
• Let’s Talk! Discussing Whiteness (via Learning for Justice)

I will repost this collection every month or two as I add to the list. Let me know which ones you find useful!