A Kids Co. Blog

Kids asking adults about racism

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

CEO of Team End Racism, Kohen, interviews A Kids Book About Racism author, Jelani Memory on Black history and his heroes. Talking about the importance of having people to look up to, and how hard it is to write about personal experience and racism. 

Teaching kids how to express gratitude

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

 Author Ben Kenyon talks about the different ways kids can show gratitude towards others. Talking about what having gratitude means and what we can have gratitude towards. 

How to talk to your kids about white privilege

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

 Starting the conversation with kids about what white privilege is and how it affects everyone differently. Author Ben Sand shares how white privilege has benefited him and how he has learned how to use that privilege to uplift the people around him.

How to explain to kids what diversity means

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

Author Charnaie Gordon starts the conversation with kids about what diversity means and shares examples of how diversity impacted her as a kid. Talking to kids about why diversity is important and to always include others when they can.

Explaining the Tulsa Race Massacre to kids

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

Author of A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre, Carlos Moreno, and former Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kathy Taylor, talk to kids about the origins and causes of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Explaining what happened, why certain groups were targeted, and the teaching of the massacre in schools. 

Explaining systemic racism to kids

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023
Breaking down systemic racism to kids and explaining how it can show up in their everyday life. Talking to kids about speaking out and fighting against systemic racism. Explaining the difference between individual and systemic racism to kids.

How do I explain racism to my kids?

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 13, 2023

 Founder of A Kids Company and Author of A Kids Book About Racism, Jelani Memory talks to kids about the way racism shows up in our lives. In this episode, we break down what racism is and what kids can do when they see racism happening. 

Kids ask about belonging

by Yazmin Macias / Feb 12, 2023

Ana, from AMC Princess Ana, interviews author Kevin Carroll about belonging, role models, and writing books. Talking about belonging through meeting new people and finding your favorite things.