Caribu has launched its âPrideâ category to share kid-friendly books and activities to promote love, acceptance, and self-confidence. This selection provides an opportunity to have conversations with children about embracing diversity and difference. Take some time for discussions with your children and grandchildren on a Caribu Call that focus on celebrating differences, showing love for friends and neighbors, and building self-esteem. Here are some of our favorites picks from Caribuâs Pride category:
Jesse Byrd Jr: âInvest In Learning What Is Outside of Your Experienceâ
25 Jun
When author Jesse Byrd Jr. launched his own publishing company in 2017, he aimed to amplify voices that are often excluded in the book industry. âWe wanted to offer diverse storytelling for young audiences,â he said. âWe wanted the stories we publish to be a reflection of the world that children have inherited; a reflection of different communities and environments. We want to share the non-dominant culture, including kids who are people of color, immigrants, and differently abled. Itâs about adding more colors to the rainbow.â
Juneteenth Is A Reminder That Freedom Wasnât Just Handed Over
19 Jun
Juneteenth is a reminder that our freedom was fought for and not just handed over to us. Itâs the blueprint for the hundreds of movements that followed to further guarantee that freedom was achieved.
A Song That Spans Generations: Richard Van Camp And Julie Flett Discuss âWe Sang You Homeâ
18 Jun
âWe sang you from a wish, We sang you from a prayer.â With these heartfelt words in English and Plains Cree, Richard Van Camp begins ‘We Sang You Home’/’Ka KĂŽweh NikâmĂ´stamâtinân,’ a beautiful picture book tribute to parenting. The book is featured in the Caribu app as part of this weekâs #CampCaribu Week 2 âFather Figuresâ summer reading.
Mr. Business Author B.K. Fulton: Itâs Time To Put Black Children On The Cover
11 Jun
âYou are more likely to find a book about a dog, a cat or a humanoid than a book with a Black child on the cover or between the pages.â So began a conversation with author B.K. Fulton, creator of the Mr. Business series, a seven-book series based on his childhood experiences. This week Caribu is featuring the second book in the series, The Science Fair, as part of the #CampCaribu âCourageous Conversations: Anti-Racismâ Week.
Courageous Conversations Week at #CampCaribu
08 Jun
This week, Caribu is launching a summer reading challenge, #CampCaribu! It is the worldâs first summer reading program that you can experience together in a video-call. The program includes 100 days of activities, featured books, and weekly themed reading categories with challenges and prizes to keep kids on track for the next school year. #CampCaribu will help keep the kids engaged and entertained while parents work from home and continue to be mindful of social distancing. Itâs 100 days of summer reading in your pocket!
How To Talk To Your Children About The #BlackLivesMatter Protests Happening Around The Country
07 Jun
When it comes to tackling any tough topic with your children, age-appropriate honesty is always going to be your best bet. “If we want to raise our children to be compassionate people who participate as responsible citizens in a democracy, we need to find ways to talk with them about the thorny issues that we struggle with as a country,” wrote Dr. Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.
As A Black Mother, I Ask: Can We Actually Change for Good This Time?
05 Jun
For the first time in my life, this doesnât feel like a false alarm. Weâve been heard. We matter. Thatâs all weâve been sayingâWe matter. I am brought to tears by the enormity of the shift I feel the world leaning into. There is a cleansing, a collective consciousness that is washing away the ills that donât serve us. This year has birthed gigantic waves of grief and death, but what is the lesson the teacher is screaming at us to learn through the pandemic, the hate, and the murders? I believe itâs to recognize the value of every person and to love, help, and support each other. We need each other.
A Call For Courageous Conversations
04 Jun
We commit to adding new books authored by people of color and adding more anti-racist stories that teach children and their families how to take action. We will continue to feature underrepresented voices and stories, and seek out authors that are committed to these goals as well.
Talking To Kids About Race
01 Jun
Developing empathy, compassion, and a sense of justice at an early age helps kids grow into anti-racist adults. For parents, that often means taking a deep breath and having those tough conversations about race and racism.
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