Goodnight Racism by Ibram X. Kendi and Cbabi Bayoc - ESSENTIAL

Goodnight Racism by Ibram X. Kendi , illustrated by Cbabi Bayoc. PICTURE BOOK. Kokila (Penguin), 2022. $19. 9780593110515 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

 As the moon comes up in the evening sky, she shines just as softly on each person regardless of circumstances, religion, family makeup, color. 

Kendi has written a gentle look at the universality of man, of children – that we are all equal in importance. I am just sorry that this fundamental truth has to be reiterated. The illustrations are nicely diverse, and include a couple of same-gender couples. 

Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS