Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids : 30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change Paperback / softback

Harness the power of creativity to celebrate your community and change the world with Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids. Do you think, “I’m just a kid. What can I do to make a difference?” Be an anti-racist artist!

Have fun with 38 creative projects that empower you to use your art, actions, and words to create meaningful change. Start your anti-racist art-making journey by defining ideas like race, racism, and anti-racism.

Dive into six sections, beginning with self-reflection before seeking justice and taking action!

Each section’s theme includes an array of activity choices, including:   Identity – Who you are and what makes you unique. Explore your identity and create a symbol that represents you.

Culture – Your way of life and honoring what others value about theirs. Make a textile design inspired by your home and culture.

Community – Connecting to people and places. Challenge your implicit biases and discover how to draw diverse people.

Empathy – Understanding others and having compassion. Learn the meaning of equity by solving real-world math problems with art.

Justice – Making a society that is fair for all. Create a miniature billboard that comments on a social issue.

Activism – Creating change and transforming our communities. Mail a postcard to a politician that informs them of what you would like to see change. Other activities include designing a community mural and organizing people to make a positive change.

As you work through the pages and explore the many parts of being an anti-racist artist, you will learn various art-making skills and engage with different materials such as paint, clay, textiles, and recycled materials.

At the back, a helpful glossary defines terms that come up in anti-racist discussions, from “activism” to “white supremacy.” This book is just a starting point, and the possibilities are endless.

There is no limit to your imagination and your impact!

Contributors include: Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, Paula Liz, Lori Santos, Tamara Slade and Anjali Wells.