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Cover of Hope Has a Dream An Empowering Picture Book to Help Children Say No to Racism and Embrace Diversity by Romina Vinci

Hope Has a Dream An Empowering Picture Book to Help Children Say No to Racism and Embrace Diversity by Romina Vinci

by Romina Vinci

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2022-06-14
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0593110455

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby) returns with a new picture book that serves as a modern bedtime classic. 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 antirac

Our Review

This powerful bedtime story transforms the familiar ritual of saying goodnight into a meaningful conversation about antiracism and social justice. As children across the globe prepare for sleep, the moon serves as a gentle observer, reminding readers that our dreams hold the power to imagine a better, more equitable world. The poetic text weaves together themes of diversity, inclusion, and hope, making complex concepts accessible to young minds. Through its lyrical prose and imaginative scope, this picture book creates a foundation for early childhood discussions about racial justice and community.

The vibrant, dynamic illustrations bring to life a diverse cast of children and families, visually reinforcing the book's message of unity and belonging. What sets this work apart is how seamlessly it integrates antiracist principles into the comforting structure of a bedtime narrative, allowing parents to introduce these crucial conversations naturally. Families seeking tools to discuss equity and inclusion will find this book particularly valuable, as it empowers children to envision—and eventually help build—a fairer world. The result is a modern classic that lingers in the heart long after the final page is turned, planting seeds of change through the simple power of a goodnight wish.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction