On the Playground Read-Along

Our First Talk About Prejudice

read by Jillian Roberts, illustrated by Jane Heinrichs

tagged: prejudice & racism, values & virtues, bullying

Description

On the Playground: Our First Talk About Prejudice focuses on introducing children to the complex topic of prejudice.

Crafted around a narrative between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book will help children shape their understanding of diversity so they are better prepared to understand, and question, prejudice witnessed around them in their day-to-day lives and in the media. Dr. Jillian Roberts discusses types of discrimination children notice, what prejudice means, why it's not okay, how to stand up against it and how kids can spread a message of inclusion and acceptance in the world around them.

About the Authors

Jillian Roberts

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a contributor to the Globe and Mail, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children’s books: the Just Enough and the World Around Us series. Dr. Roberts' most recent titles (Calm and My Promise) are for the very youngest of readers and focus on building child resilience. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Jane Heinrichs est autrice et illustratrice de livres pour enfants. Elle commence habituellement sa journée de travail devant un bureau dégagé où elle pose ses deux cahiers à dessin (le grand pour les livres et le petit pour les dessins quotidiens), mais la termine souvent assise par terre, entourée de peinture, de crayons et de feuilles de papier. Jane vit au Royaume-Uni avec sa famille. Visitez le www.janeheinrichs.com pour en savoir davantage.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Awards

Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets - Honourable Mention

Editorial Reviews

&quotA heartfelt…tool to provoke conversations about prejudice and bullying.&quot

— Kirkus Review

"Parents, teachers, and counselors will find this book to be a handy resource for discussing bullying, as it provides credible ways for children (and adults) to view themselves as active upstanders for others."

— Booklist

“Perfectly appropriate for upper elementary, and even middle school if needed.”

— Kiss the Book blog

“Confidently and skilfully tackles the issue of prejudice for our youngest readers…This would be an excellent title for classroom, personal, school and public libraries.”

— Resource Links

&quotA useful discussion starter about combating intolerance.&quot

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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