Bringing Up Race, Uju Asika
Bringing Up Race, Uju Asika
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Bringing Up Race
How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World

Author: Uju Asika

Narrator: Sanya Simmons

Unabridged: 8 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/04/2025


Synopsis

You can't avoid it, because it's everywhere. In the looks Black kids get in certain spaces, the manner in which some people speak to them, the stuff that goes over their heads. Stuff that makes them cry even when they don't know why. How do you bring up your kids to be kind and happy when there is so much out there trying to break them down?Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Uju Asika draws on often shocking personal stories of prejudice along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents to give advice in this guide.Bringing Up Race explores: when children start noticing ethnic differences; what to do if your child says something racist; how to have open, honest, age-appropriate conversations; how children and parents can handle racial bullying; and how to recognize and challenge everyday racism.Bringing Up Race is a call to arms for all parents as our society works to combat white supremacy and dismantle systemic racism.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on April 19, 2021

I have followed Uju Asika's blog Babes About Town for a number of years and I was intrigued when she published her book at the end of last year. I bought it immediately, though have only just got round to reading it as I have a 'to read' list as long as my arm! The book covers a number of issues that......more

Goodreads review by Margaux on September 13, 2021

A fresh perspective on talking to your children about race in 2021 society. Gives realistic talking points at the end of each chapter.......more

Goodreads review by Jess on March 01, 2021

Brilliant read. Very informative in an easy to absorb read.......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on February 19, 2022

This was a parenting book with a focus on anti-racism. I wish this book had been around when my kids were a little younger. I think it has great ideas, and things which I could still implement, but I would have loved this book to be foundational in parenting my kids in their younger years.......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on October 12, 2020

Uju Asika’s book caught my eye amid the flurry of September releases, and I immediately pre-ordered it. Like so many of us, I am trying to educate myself as much as I can about antiracism, and while I still have a very long way to go, I feel like I am ready to think hard about how I can engage my ki......more