As an agency, Bridgetown Baby is deeply committed both to confronting bias within ourselves and dismantling the systemic racism that literally and figuratively stifles the potential of our BIPOC* community members. The work starts with us; it continues with our children - and we are their most important teachers. Each month, we'll be sharing resources for talking with kids about bias and celebrating differences.

In The Day You Begin, beloved author Jacqueline Woodson brings an empowering and calming message to any young reader who has felt the fear of 'not belonging' or anxiety in facing a new experience. It may be hard to look, dress, eat or celebrate differently from the people around you, but it is our differences that make us beautiful - and across our differences we can find commonality. A lovely addition to any child's library!

Learn more about this book and many other books with a social justice focus at Social Justice Books. Also available for purchase locally.

*Black, Indigenous, and People of Color