{"product_id":"lets-talk-about-race-isbn-9780064462266","title":"Let's Talk About Race","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences.” —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book \u003cem\u003eTo Be a Slave \u003c\/em\u003eshares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. A strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. \"This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e). \"Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences\" (\u003cem\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulius Lester said: \"I write because our lives are stories. If enough of these stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am a story. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo are you. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo is everyone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eI am a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo are you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo is everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulius Lester says, \"I write because our lives are stories. If enough of these stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details.\" Now Mr. Lester shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe pairing of text and dazzling artwork is flawless . . . transporting  readers away from a mundane viewpoint and allowing them to appreciate  a common spiritual identity. This wonderful book should be a first  choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard  for discussions about differences. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLester presents the wealth of human difference as a treasure trove  for discovery, and Barbour’s naïf-style spreads provide plenty of  visual interest. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLET’S TALK ABOUT RACE is an enlightening read with important concepts  and ideas that even younger children can ponder. Barbour’s colorful  paintings give visual expression to the rainbow of who w e all are. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Issues Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887428333797,"sku":"NP9780064462266","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780064462266.jpg?v=1730226098","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lets-talk-about-race-isbn-9780064462266","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}