"AALBC.com is the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by, or about, people of African descent. Started in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of information about Black authors."
At Teaching for Change, we are proud of our carefully selected booklists that highlight titles by and about people of color as well as social justice themes. Teaching for Change is proud to offer a diverse selection of titles that encourage children and adults to question, challenge, and re-think the world beyond the headlines.
"MOSES is an interfaith, non-partisan organization that unites congregations, non-profit organizations and individuals to build a better community. We join together to take action on social justice public policy issues, especially mass incarceration in Wisconsin."
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development fosters emerging leaders in the African American community and offers programming for youth, men reentering the community after incarceration and neighborhood economic development. It is also home to the Justified Anger Coalition, which seeks to establish a plan to address the long-standing and harmful effects of racial disparities in the Madison community.
"The We Are Kidlit Collective works to create materials and opportunities to recognize the humanity of Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) in youth literature. Our work is premised upon the principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion and centers IPOC voices in children’s literature in order to identify, challenge and dismantle white supremacy and both internalized and systematic racism."
The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers. Their flagship initiative is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by African Americans.
Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
The Jane Addams Children's Book Awards are given annually to the children's books published the preceding year that effectively promote the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and the equality of the sexes and all races as well as meeting conventional standards for excellence.
The YWCA's central goals are supporting women and eliminating racism by providing housing, job training and support and education programs on racial and gender equity. Their website features a wealth of links to organizations, videos, articles and even an online racial justice class.
The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF) sponsored this project to narrow and ultimately eliminate racial disparities in Dane County and, eventually, all of Wisconsin. The roadmap calls on members of the community to achieve three overarching goals: 1) increase employment, income and wealth among people of color in Dane County, 2) improve support for low-income families of color to achieve success on the job and at home and 3) increase and strengthen support for children and youth of color to succeed in school.
