Summer Reads to Help Your Kids Learn While on Break

Education for children does not have to stop just because school is ending. Here are some books for students at every grade level to help them learn at every level of education. Elementary School Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli This children’s book offers an introductory explanation of race for kids, featuring engaging text along with additional resources in case the child (or parent) wants to dive further and expand their racial education. Photo Credit: Amazon Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd is a children’s board book that offers a heartwarming depiction of the nighttime hair care routine in a Black household. It’s an uplifting read for your elementary school children who would like a wholesome read right before bed. Photo Credit: Amazon 3. A Voice Like Yours by Frank Murphy & Kayla Harren offers a guide to understanding activism for young people, explaining how each child has a voice and the importance of utilizing it for what matters most to you. Photo Credit: Amazon Middle School Braiding Girls by Sherri Winston is a children’s novel about Maggie, her half-sister Callie, and her best friend Daija who start their own hair braiding business while...