Antiracist Baby

Antiracist Baby is a 2020 children's book written by Ibram X. Kendi and illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky. The book, inspired by the author's 4-year-old daughter,[1] was conceived as a tool for discussing racism with young children.[2][3] The book proposes nine steps for discussing racism, with the ultimate goal of teaching children to be antiracist.[4][5] The book states that "Antiracist Baby is bred not born. Antiracist Baby is raised to make society transform" and that a choice is necessary: "babies are taught to be racist or antiracist—there’s no neutrality."[6]

The book was first released as a board book in June 2020, then as a picture book in July 2020.[7][8] In 2021 Netflix announced that it would produce a series of "musical animated shorts" based on the book.[9][10]

Reception

The book was at the top of the New York Times best-seller list and was chosen as one of National Public Radio's 100 favorite books for young readers.[11][12] It has received both positive[13][14] and negative reviews. Some critics have rejected its thesis that babies are taught to be either racist or antiracist.[15][16] In 2021, Safeway grocery stores across Oregon pulled the book from sale following a customer complaint; the stores later returned the book to sale.[17]

References
  1. Kaplan, Erin Aubry (5 June 2020). "'Antiracist Baby' helps educate infants about racism. Author Ibram X. Kendi explains how". Los Angeles Times.
  2. Morris, Natalie (22 April 2021). "Antiracist Baby: The picture book teaching toddlers about racism". Metro.
  3. Walsh, Colleen (July 24, 2020). "Teaching children to be antiracist". The Harvard Gazette. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  4. Parker-Pope, Tara (24 June 2020). "How to Raise an Anti-Racist Kid". The New York Times.
  5. Storey, Celia (15 June 2020). "READ TO ME: Antiracist Baby is a best-seller". Arkansas Online.
  6. Rosen, Christine (14 September 2020). "You Will Be Re-Educated". Commentary Magazine.
  7. "ANTIRACIST BABY | Kirkus Reviews". kirkusreviews.com.
  8. "Top seller 'Antiracist Baby' to be released as picture book". Chron. 18 June 2020.
  9. Mauch, Ally. "Historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Produce Three Netflix Projects Based on His Anti-Racism Books". People. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  10. Sun, Rebecca (15 January 2021). "Netflix Partners with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Three Projects Based on His Books (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  11. "'Antiracist Baby' Encourages Babies And Toddlers To Confront Racism At An Early Age". BET.com.
  12. Mayer, Petra (August 31, 2020). "Welcome To Story Hour: 100 Favorite Books For Young Readers". NPR.org. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  13. Pasquariello, Kristy (June 5, 2020). "AntiRacist Baby". School Library Journal. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  14. "Children's Book Review: Antiracist Baby". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  15. Osborne, Monica (8 April 2021). "Stop calling babies racist | Opinion". Newsweek.
  16. Lloyd, Will (September 2, 2020). "Is your baby racist?". The Spectator. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  17. Jaquiss, Nigel (March 2, 2021). "Safeway Pulled Bestselling "Antiracist Baby" Book From Shelves in Oregon Stores Last Month". Willamette Week. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
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