Kindergarten to 6th Grade

A selection of books and articles that discuss racism and oppression, curated by the Oakland Public Library for parents and educators.

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.
Mission & Goals
- Promote literature and literary nonfiction from all over the world to readers of all backgrounds
- Satisfy readers’ book buying needs
- Serve as a resource and platform for aspiring and established writers
- Provide a variety of book production services including book printing and manuscript editing
- Provide a forum for the exchange of opinions on Black literature and culture (aalbc.com/tc)
- Foster an appreciation for reading and literacy
- Assess and report on the reading habits of African Americans
- Advocate for web equality and independence

This "Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth", developed by the Trevor Project. is an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people.
The guide includes:
- The difference between sex and gender
- Basics of gender — identity, expression, and perception
- Forms of address that show respect (names, pronouns, honorifics)
- Helpful tips to increase understanding
- Common mistakes and what to do if you’ve made one

Building Respectful Relationships - stepping out against gender-based violence is a resource for Years 8-10, which is designed to be delivered in conjunction with the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships resources. This resource is designed to address and prevent family violence, through the examination of topics around gender, power and respect.