Suggested books to read
Danescourt Primary School says
with your child
“JUST SAY NO TO RACISM!”
AMAZING GRACE by Mary Hoffman
THIS IS OUR HOUSE by Michael Rosen
THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN by Michael Tyler
THE FAMILY BOOK by Todd Parr
WHITE SOCKS ONLY by Evelyn Coleman
YO! YES? By Chris Raschka
RACISM EXPLAINED TO MY DAUGHTER
by Tahsr Ben Jelloun
THE SKIN I’M IN: A FIRST LOOK AT
RACISM by Pat Thomas
CHOCOLATE ME! By Taye Diggs
THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW
by Jennifer Moore-Mallions
This booklet has been produced by the
Danescourt Racism Awareness Working Party.
Elize, Rafael, Cheva’e, Darcy, India, Harry, Milly-Rose,
Reuben, Mr. S Prince, Mr. M Cunningham,
Mrs. A Beacon and Mr. S Daniels.
Image created by Elize Cunningham
A project involving children, parents
and teachers linked to
Respect and Wellbeing.
Danescourt Dads’ Guide
What might racism look like?
Racism is
when
physically
hurt
differently
such
as
someone
because
the
‘What to do as a parent’
people say something mean,
they
colour
of
or
treat
may
their
them
be
different,
skin,
religion,
culture or nationality.
If your child uses or asks you to explain a
racist word or
remark they may have heard:
1.
Don’t ignore it.
2.
Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Explain
that it’s ok to be different and why we
need all people of all races, beliefs and
colours to make up the world.
3.
or why they used it.
Image created by Milly-Rose
Top tips for racism

If
someone
is
racist
towards
Discuss where they heard the remark/word
4.
you,
Based on your knowledge of the word or
remark give an alternative. If you are un-
do
react, but only to tell them that what they
sure
said is wrong and racist.
google to help.

Don’t be unkind back.

Walk away and tell an adult.
Useful link to identifying people by their ethnic origin
http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/cultureand-diversity-guide/general-information/
5.
then
research
it
using
tools
like
Explain to your child why the word or
remark is offensive. Use your own experiences or a situation your child may have
gone through as an example of how the
other person would have felt.
Produced by Mr. S Prince and Mr. M Cunningham.