Katie's Crib

Ramon Stephens (Executive Director, The Conscious Kid) joins Katie Lowes to highlight the power of books as a tool to disrupt racism and promote healthy racial identity development in youth.  Ramon shares the genesis of his organization, The Conscious Kid and what exactly goes into their curated children’s reading lists. Katie and Ramon talk about the curriculum in America’s education system and Ramon provides practical and effective ways parents can initiate critical conversations around race outside of school.  Plus, did you know that Dr. Seuss’s content is actually problematic? Tune in to learn why and what to encourage kids to read instead.  Crib Notes: www.theconsciouskid.org/resources @theconsciouskid – Instagram  Book mentions: Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick D. Barnes The King of Kindergarten by Derrick D. Barnes Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison George Crum and the Saratoga Chip by Gaylia Taylor, illustrated by Frank Morrison Additional book recommendations