The Talk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534495296)

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner!

As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very difficult conversation far too familiar to so many Black and Brown Americans in this gentle and ultimately hopeful picture book.

Jay's most favorite things are hanging out with his pals, getting kisses from Grandma, riding in his dad's cool car, and getting measured by his mom with pencil marks on the wall. But as those height marks inch upward, Grandpa warns Jay about being in too big a group with his friends, Grandma worries others won't see him as quite so cute now that he's older, and Dad has to tell Jay how to act if the police ever pull them over.

And Jay just wants to be a kid.

All Black and Brown kids get The Talk--the talk that could mean the difference between life and death in a racist world. Told in an age-appropriate fashion, with a perfect pause for parents to insert their own discussions with their children to accompany prompting illustrations, The Talk is a gently honest and sensitive starting point for this far-too-necessary conversation, for Black children, Brown children, and for ALL children. Because you can't make change without knowing what needs changing.

Author: Alicia D. Williams
ISBN-10: 1534495290
ISBN-13: 9781534495296
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Language: English
Published: 10/18/2022
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518428 / Talk

Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Golden Kite - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2022
School Library Journal 08/12/2022 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 08/29/2022
Booklist 09/01/2022 pg. 74
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2022 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2023 pg. 71
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average