Author: Ibram X. Kendi
Publisher & Date: Kokila, 14 Jun 2022
Page Count: 32 pages
ISBN: 978-0593110515
Age/Reading Level: 3-7/Preschool-Grade 2
Representation: Black main characters
Other Information:
Book Information
As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them. The moon knows that when we sleep, we dream. And when we dream, we imagine what is possible and what the world can be.
With dynamic, imaginative art and poetic prose, Goodnight Racism delivers important messages about antiracism, justice, and equality in an easy-to-read format that empowers readers both big and small. Goodnight Racism gives children the language to dream of a better world and is the perfect book to add to their social justice toolkit.
Challenges & Bans
This book has been challenged over concerns that it promotes divisive ideologies and could indoctrinate white children, making white children feel guilty about their race or have a misrepresentation the realities of racism. Opponents also make claims of a Marxist agenda.
Specific Challenges*:
No specific challenges noted on this book.
*Source: Marshall University Library Banned Books webpage
Awards & Accolades
Amazon Best of the Month, Age 3-5 Category (June 2022)
