A Door Made for Me
This picture book tells the story of a young Black boy's encounter with racism and how his grandfather offers him wisdom and encouragement to overcome it. Tyler Merritt's emotional and honest portrayal offers a message of love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice. This book is ideal for parents or caregivers to start conversations about racial equality with young readers.
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This story is about a Black boy who experiences racism for the first time and his grandfather helps him understand that he is loved and matters even if someone hates him for no reason.
The boy talks to his grandpa about what happened and asks, How can she hate me when she doesn't know me? His grandpa tells him that even though someone else may hate him, it doesn't change how special and important he is.
The author, Tyler Merritt, talks openly about how the boy feels and how it affected him. This book is a good way for parents or caregivers to talk with their children about treating everyone with respect and love, no matter their skin color.
Information
Brand: WorthyKids
Publisher Date: 09/13/2022
Author: Tyler Merritt
Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
UPC: 9781546012566
Ages: 5-8
Pages: 40
