Research Guides: Children's and Young Adult Literature: Anti-Racism Resources in Children's and YA Literature

Introduction

Systemic racism or institutional racism continues to be a pervasive and devastating force in our country. In addition to the discipline-specific resources on race and inequality throughout this guide, this page also includes information on anti-racism efforts at the University of Cincinnati and a variety of tools for self-reflection.

Anti-Racism Resources in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Diverse BookFinder
The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children's picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC). Includes a search tool and other data. All of these books are available in our collections or by request via OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and interlibrary loan.

Books and Articles

Book Lists

Resources for Self Reflection

The 1619 Project | New York Times
The 1619 Project is an ongoing project developed by The New York Times Magazine in 2019 which "aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of [the United States'] national narrative".
Colorlines
"A daily news site where race matters, featuring award-winning in-depth reporting, news analysis, opinion and curation."
Published by Race Foreward

Benign Bigotry by Kristin J. Anderson
Call Number: LANGSAM HM1091 .A53
ISBN: 9780521878357
Publication Date: 2009-12-10
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781568584638
Publication Date: 2016-04-12
Feeling White by Cheryl E. Matias
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9789463004480
Publication Date: 2016-01-01
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo; Michael Eric Dyson (Foreword by)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780807047422
Publication Date: 2018-06-26
From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781608465620
Publication Date: 2016-02-23

"Code Switch" Podcast by NPR
Podcast Episode: "The Basics: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion" | That's Not How That Works
"Intersectionality Matters"
Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory.
"Pod Save the People"
On Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson and De’Ara Balenger. They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color.
"Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" Series

"Ten Keys to Everyday Anti-Racism" from Greater Good Magazine
The founders of a new organization, the AntiRacist Table, suggest tools you can use to work against prejudice and inequality.
Anti-Racist Table 30 Day Challenge
Click "Join" to sign up for one email a day for 30 days.
"Take a stand for humanity! Do you want to be part of the solution? Learn how to be an AntiRacist with our FREE 30 Day Challenge. The journey to cultivating a life committed to being AntiRacist is a lifelong pursuit that starts and ends with you. AntiRacism is an intentional daily practice that requires willpower, truth, love, and patience."
"The Racial Politics of Citation" | Inside Higher Ed

Support Resources from the University of Cincinnati

African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC)
The AACRC helps prepare students to become effective leaders, and plays a key role in the mission of the university by: influencing academic excellence through programming and recognition, providing connections, building community relationships, and recruiting and retaining students.
CECH Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE)
The CECH community is a supportive environment that believes a supportive and inclusive culture is one that builds upon the diverse strengths of all, which is why the CECH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion board is interested in providing ways students, faculty, and staff can be engaged in a diversity of thought – and transform the world.
Complaint Resolution and Consultation | Office of Equal Opportunity & Access
Learn who to contact if you were harassed or discriminated against by another member of the UC community.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Students and members of the UC community concerned about students have access to mental health crisis care and consultation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The Irate 8
The mission of The Irate 8 is to push for a more diverse and inclusive University of Cincinnati and seek equity through our social action. We aim to raise awareness of the experiences of Black students at the University of Cincinnati, and how they connect with the #BlackLivesMatter movement nationally.
Racial Trauma Resources | Counseling & Psychological Services
Resources from CAPS on self-care and grounding, processing and community support, and action and empowerment.