Use diverse children’s books to bridge our empathy gap
When was the last time your child read a book featuring someone different from them?
When did they last read a book about an African American girl celebrating her birthday, a Mexican American girl celebrating her quinceañera, or a Jewish American boy celebrating his bar mitzvah?
What about a book featuring Chinese American, Native American, Indian American or Muslim children?
Think of the last few books you read to your children. Chances are, …