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Not My Idea : A Book about Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbotham (2018, Hardcover)
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PublisherDottir Press
ISBN-101948340003
ISBN-139781948340007
eBay Product ID (ePID)241136450
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Book TitleNot My Idea : a Book about Whiteness
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Values & Virtues, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorAnastasia Higginbotham
Book SeriesOrdinary Terrible Things Ser.
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width8.5 in
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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
ReviewsThe book not only helps children become aware of racism, it also empowers them to work toward justice and cultivates activism...appropriate for younger kids as well as older ones, making it a great tool for family discussions. --THE STRATEGIST White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THENEW YORK TIMES As someone floundering to find the right words to engage in conversation, I appreciate this book because it provides very clear and specific language to talk about white privilege. --THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY Very blunt, but not harsh. Incredible resources for a parent/caregiver to use with their children who may be having questions about race and racism. --THE MINING JOURNAL Higginbotham was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Influential People in 2018" and as more and more schools adopt her book she could end up being the most influential person among elementary school kids in America. --GIANTFREAKINROBOT.COM This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, The book not only helps children become aware of racism, it also empowers them to work toward justice and cultivates activism...appropriate for younger kids as well as older ones, making it a great tool for family discussions. --THE STRATEGIST White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THENEW YORK TIMES Very blunt, but not harsh. Incredible resources for a parent/caregiver to use with their children who may be having questions about race and racism. --THE MINING JOURNAL Higginbotham was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Influential People in 2018" and as more and more schools adopt her book she could end up being the most influential person among elementary school kids in America. --GIANTFREAKINROBOT.COM This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --Elizabeth Bird, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, The book not only helps children become aware of racism, it also empowers them to work toward justice and cultivates activism...appropriate for younger kids as well as older ones, making it a great tool for family discussions. --THE STRATEGIST White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THENEW YORK TIMES Higginbotham was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Influential People in 2018" and as more and more schools adopt her book she could end up being the most influential person among elementary school kids in America. --GIANTFREAKINROBOT.COM This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today.--Elizabeth Bird, librarian A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections.--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed.--KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness.--FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning.--O MAGAZINE I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths.--KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick.--FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults.--MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried.--GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THE NEW YORK TIMES This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THENEW YORK TIMES Higginbotham was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Influential People in 2018" and as more and more schools adopt her book she could end up being the most influential person among elementary school kids in America. --GIANTFREAKINROBOT.COM This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, Reading Not My Idea and then discussing it helps both children and adults engage whiteness and challenge white privilege. It's a catalyst for social change. --THE PROGRESSIVE MAGAZINEThe book not only helps children become aware of racism, it also empowers them to work toward justice and cultivates activism...appropriate for younger kids as well as older ones, making it a great tool for family discussions. --THE STRATEGIST White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THE NEW YORK TIMES As someone floundering to find the right words to engage in conversation, I appreciate this book because it provides very clear and specific language to talk about white privilege. --THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY Very blunt, but not harsh. Incredible resources for a parent/caregiver to use with their children who may be having questions about race and racism. --THE MINING JOURNAL Higginbotham was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Influential People in 2018" and as more and more schools adopt her book she could end up being the most influential person among elementary school kids in America. --GIANTFREAKINROBOT.COM This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative, White families may appreciate Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness for helping children understand their personal privilege and how their choices can either contribute or dismantle white supremacy. --HUFFPOST An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THENEW YORK TIMES This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST In her brilliant square picture book "Not My Idea", Anastasia Higginbotham skilfully argues and explains in a child-friendly way, why 'Racism is a white person's problem and we are all caught up in it - mostly by refusing to look at it.' The author not only informs children about white supremacy and the oppression of people of colour, she also comforts them and encourages them to make a difference, no matter how small they are. --WHITE RAVEN SELECTION 2019 A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick. --FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults. --MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried. --GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative
Grade FromKindergarten
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisAn honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES ONE OF HUFFPOST 'S RECOMMENDED ANTI-RACIST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS **A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION** NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL 'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018 Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves... Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian "It's that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbotham's book work so well..."-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review) A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. -- FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. -- O MAGAZINE, **A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION** Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a a picture book that invites white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. "Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today." --Elizabeth Bird, librarian NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018 "A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) "A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed."-- KIRKUS REVIEWS "A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness." -- FOREWORD REVIEWS "For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning."-- O MAGAZINE "I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbotham's direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths." --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z , Rad Women Worldwide , and Rad Girls Can "Anastasia Higginbotham is a children's book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, she's taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick."-- FORUM "Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults."--MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Let's Talk Picture Books "Anastasia's books are works of love and urgency...She's doing the work that few have tried."--GREG O'LOUGHLIN, founder of The Educators' Cooperative MORE ABOUT the critically-acclaimed Ordinary Terrible Things series by Anastasia Higginbotham: "It's that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbotham's book work so well..."-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review) "A beautiful assemblage of a book -- as if Romare Bearden himself rose from the dead and created a sequel to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ."--COURTNEY E. MARTIN, columnist for On Being, An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice. --THE NEW YORK TIMES ONE OF HUFFPOST'S RECOMMENDED "ANTI-RACIST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS" **A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION** NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018 Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education. --THE TINY ACTIVIST Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian "It's that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbotham's book work so well..."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review) A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed. --KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. --O MAGAZINE, **A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION** NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018 Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. People of colour are eager for white people to deal with their racial ignorance. White people are desperate for an affirmative role in racial justice. Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness helps with conversations the nation is, just now, finally starting to have. 'An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how they can help seek justice.' -- The New York Times 'This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education.' -- The Tiny Activist 'It's that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbotham's book work so well...' -- Publishers Weekly, starred review) 'A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. -- School Library Journal , starred review 'A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance...Important, accessible, needed.' -- Kirkus Reviews 'A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. -- Foreword Reviews 'For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning.' -- O Magazine
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- 28 Jan, 2022
Racist propaganda to brainwash young children!!!
I bought this book to prove to a liberal friend that this type of liberal,racist propaganda is being taught to young school children.This book is designed to teach children of color to hate white people,that all police are racist thugs that prey on black and brown people,that everything in this country is designed to be against them.the book tells white children that they are evil toward minorities,even if they aren't aware of the fact.White children are taught to feel guilty about the sins of past history,slavery and things they,their parents and grand parents most likely had nothing to do with.If there is more political violence or if a 2nd civil war ever happens,this grand work of propaganda and others like will continue to fan the flames of racial discourse.It teaches people color that all the problems in their lives are the direct cause of the evil,white crackers,honky mo-fo's,and that they are only victims of white society.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2020
Great resource
A great book for talking about structural racism with kids.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Dec, 2021
"Not my idea," is not worth the paper it's printed on.
A very racist book. Do not waste money & poison your mind! For example: page 58, "Whiteness is a bad deal. It always was." Wow. How does this promote acceptance?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2022
The title could be confusing. But the title creates a curiosity to read the book.
Easy to read in one sitting. It can be a compelling book for young readers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Aug, 2021
See what's being taught
I wanted to see what they are pushing on my grandchildren at school. Glad I could get a copy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Dec, 2021
Child's book
Not what I would let my child readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Sep, 2021
Racist and slanted
This book should not be used in schools. It is biased and shameful.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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