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The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism (A First Look at...Series)

The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism (A First Look at...Series)

Current price: $8.99
Publication Date: March 1st, 2003
Publisher:
Sourcebooks Explore
ISBN:
9780764124594
Pages:
32

Description

There are children experiencing the pain of racism. This book is here for you to help the cope with that abhorrent reality. Racial discrimination is cruel and inhumane especially so to younger children. This book encourages kids to accept and love what makes them different and beautiful.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

  • language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
  • a book about how to help and empower children suffering from racism
  • a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
  • a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues

The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.

About the Author

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including "Practical Parenting".