Review By: Francesca Miesner
Published: 2021
Genre(s): Informational Nonfiction, History
Audience: Grades 5–8
Content Warnings: Mentions of racism, racist slurs, segregation, lynching, police brutality, slavery, violence
Goodreads Link: Stamped (For Kids)
Summary:
Adapted for middle-grade readers from the bestselling Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, this version makes complex topics about race and history accessible and engaging for younger audiences. Jason Reynolds presents an honest exploration of how racist ideas were formed, how they have evolved, and how people throughout history have worked to challenge and dismantle them.
Review:
Stamped (For Kids) is an exceptional educational resource that manages to make an often-overlooked part of U.S. history approachable and meaningful. Reynolds’ engaging and conversational tone helps readers connect historical injustices to the world around them today. The book doesn’t shy away from difficult truths but balances them with stories of strength, activism, and hope.
Teachers will find this an invaluable classroom resource to foster critical discussions about race, empathy, and justice. It empowers students to think deeply about their role in shaping a more equitable society while equipping them with the knowledge to recognize and resist racism.
