Thirty diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators invite you into their homes to witness the conversations they have with their children about race in America today in this powerful call-to-action that invites all families to be anti-racists and advocates for change.
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson are the co-founders of Just Us
Books, Inc. For over thirty years they have published, written, and
collaborated on books that reflect the diversity of Black history,
heritage, and experiences.
@hudsonwade
@diversitymom_ch
A NEW YORK TIMES Best Children's Book of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Praise for The Talk:
“The essays, stories, poems and letters . . . make plain that the
hard conversations we all need to have about race are part of a
broad reckoning with our nation’s history. The book’s
black-and-white images project love and support.” —The New York
Times
“This star-studded collection of #ownvoices authors calls readers
in for necessary reminders in service of everyday actions that we
must pursue to cultivate real change.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
“Though readers of color may find a number of these entries far too
familiar, there is striking versatility in the approaches,
cultures, and experiences of the authors that will compel readers
of all backgrounds to continue forward.” —Booklist, starred
review
“Validating for readers already familiar with these kinds of talks
and importantly enlightening for those to whom the ideas of such
restrictions are new.” —The Bulletin, starred review
“Through contributors’ personal experiences with systemic issues,
readers will recognize the necessity of having open dialogue with
loved ones. A compelling call to action.” —Publishers Weekly,
starred review
“A well-conceived anthology that provides much-needed enlightenment
and opportunity for both reflection and discussion.” —The Horn
Book
“A heartfelt collection that speaks to the multifaceted and nuanced
struggles of marginalized people.” —School Library Journal
“This collection should speak to any child or adult—especially
BIPOC children and adults—who has been affected by systemic racism
and inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. . . . An anthology
filled with abiding inspirational messages of self-love and love
for others.” —Shelf Awareness
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