The Skin I'm in (First Look at Books (Paperback))

Addressing racial discrimination, this title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. Includes a guide for parents with a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources

A FIRST
LOOK AT . . .
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The Skin I'm In
A FIRST LOOK AT RACISM
Racial discrimination is cruel--and especially so to younger children. This title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves.
Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these superb advice books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.
Books in the series:
Don't Call Me Special -- a first look at disability
I Can Be Safe -- a first look at safety
I Miss You -- a first look at death
Is It Right to Fight? -- a first look at anger
May Amazing Body -- a first look at health and fitness
My Brother, My Sister, and Me -- a first look at sibling rivalry
My Family's Changing -- a first look at family break-up
My Friends and Me -- a first look at friendship
My Family -- a first look at adoption
Stop Picking on Me -- a first look at bullying
The Skin I'm In -- a first look at racism