What is Privilege?

by Ashley Gooding, Kayla DeWalt

What is Privilege?’ is an ABC book designed specifically for grown-ups and children to read together. We want to inspire little minds to make big changes! As you read through the book, you will encounter important social issues and societal concepts. We’ve taken these grown-up topics and broken them down so they can be easily understood by children! In these pages there are kid-friendly definitions, intriguing illustrations, and prompts/ideas for starting conversations. We also include important, relevant information on each topic, as well as supplemental information for further learning.

Each page of this book is meant to be a starting point. Follow the QR codes on each page to connect to our website – where the learning continues! Our website features a full library – expanding on every topic covered in our book. You will see vetted suggestions for additional books, articles, videos, podcasts, and other content related to the page you’re reading in the book! We’re very carefully curating this library to include only accurate and educated sources, so you can be sure you’re sharing with your kids the most reliable information.

66 pages, Hardcover

First published January 20, 2021

Reviews

[Jan Crossen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book for opening discussions about multiple important social issues. I'd like to see every school utilize this resource to improve our country and the world. This book is a powerful resource for positive change!

[Sean Kottke · Rating 5 out of 5]

The brilliance of this books is that it's crafted as a learning journey for young readers and adults alike. Each entry in the ABCs of privilege carries a QR code that is a portal into a deep rabbit hole of further reading for all levels of reader, which provides adults with a generous library of texts to support not only their own journeys but also those of the young ones whose journeys they are entrusted with guiding.

[Ginny Witte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book presents big questions to current social issues we all face. The book follows an ABC format, providing at least 26 main topics for discussion. Topics can be discussed with young and old alike. The authors also provide abundant resources for those who wish to go deeper. I personally like the fact that the illustrations throughout the book are vague, allowing the audience to imagine people they may know, or not know, struggling with the issues presented on each page. While the authors present some basic facts, the content is creatively designed to present a platform and questions for discussion, wonder, and awareness. Open the book, wonder together, listen to life from another perspective and begin to wonder, really wonder, what privilege is. May we all become kinder, more compassionate, and supportive of individuals from all walks of life.

[Robin Bock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an informational book that uses alphabetical order to present information about privilege that is child-friendly. These topics are presented simply using real-world examples that children can understand. There are also resources throughout which use QR codes linked to the organizations website, which students can use to explore these topics further. The website has activities that children can do with adults to use their new knowledge to expand their worldview. There are also illustrations that make the discussions relatable to children, specifically by featuring images of children in these scenarios.

I gave this book 5 stars because it takes a complex topic and makes it simple to introduce to children. It is also helpful for anyone who simply isn't informed about the topic of privilege, even adults. It can be used to discuss anything from disabilities to racial equality. I love the idea of using this is social studies curriculum, especially when current events are being discussed.

[Ellen Winterburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great, insightful book that sets up meaningful conversations for kids and their adults. With such helpful resources included, expect to learn something yourself throughout the pages.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written book. Provides age appropriate illustrations, text, and resources. Be sure to use the QR codes and check out the additional resources on their website!