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"This book is useful for all parents who want their children to grow up with healthy attitudes in a world that uses race to separate human beings. . . . A worthwhile read."
"This superb, rational, and highly readable volume answers a deeply felt need. Parents and educators alike have long struggled to understand what meanings race might have for the very young, and for ways to ensure that every child grows up with a healthy sense of self. Marguerite Wright handles sensitive issues with consummate clarity, practicality, and hope. Here we have an indispensable guide that will doubtless prove a classic." (Edward Zigler, Ph.D., sterling professor of psychology and director, Yale Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy)
"Here, at last, is an intelligent, well–researched and provocative, yet also comforting and reassuring book of advice. For parents who are trying to raise emotionally healthy children in a racially polarized world, Marguerite Wright has performed a timely and tremAndous public service." (Clarence E. Page, syndicated columnist, The Chicago Tribune)
"As I read Dr. Wright′s book, I was reminded of what it′s like to peel an onion. Layer after layer, the book uncovers the complex issues surrounding race and children. With wisdom and compassion, she explains how black and biracial children perceive color and race. But, most importantly, she gives us guidelines we need to raise healthy and happy children in our race conscious world. An excellent primer for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who is concerned with the future of our children." (Belva Davis, reporter, KRON–TV, San Francisco)
"In her book, Marguarite Wright uses a wealth of examples from her work with children and families and offers a creative array of suggestions and strategies for raising health black and biracial children. This book is a much–needed guide for rearing children in a society that is all too conscious about race." (Tony Paap, president and CEO, Children′s Hospital Oakland)
"Finally, a practical and intelligent discussion of a complex issue that is so frequently misunderstood. All those who want to raise healthy children who have a positive sense of themselves can gain valuable lessons from this book." (Pedro Noguera, professor of education, University of California, Berkeley)
"This is simply the best book I′ve ever read on raising or teaching minority children. It′s short . . . filled with memorable observations and useful advice." (Joe Morris, professor and director, School of Psychology, California State University, Northridge)
"This superb, rational, and highly readable volume answers a deeply felt need. Parents and educators alike have long struggled to understand what meanings race might have for the very young, and for ways to ensure that every child grows up with a healthy sense of self. Marguerite Wright handles sensitive issues with consummate clarity, practicality, and hope. Here we have an indispensable guide that will doubtless prove a classic." (Edward Zigler, Ph.D., sterling professor of psychology and director, Yale Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy)
"Here, at last, is an intelligent, well–researched and provocative, yet also comforting and reassuring book of advice. For parents who are trying to raise emotionally healthy children in a racially polarized world, Marguerite Wright has performed a timely and tremAndous public service." (Clarence E. Page, syndicated columnist, The Chicago Tribune)
"As I read Dr. Wright′s book, I was reminded of what it′s like to peel an onion. Layer after layer, the book uncovers the complex issues surrounding race and children. With wisdom and compassion, she explains how black and biracial children perceive color and race. But, most importantly, she gives us guidelines we need to raise healthy and happy children in our race conscious world. An excellent primer for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who is concerned with the future of our children." (Belva Davis, reporter, KRON–TV, San Francisco)
"In her book, Marguarite Wright uses a wealth of examples from her work with children and families and offers a creative array of suggestions and strategies for raising health black and biracial children. This book is a much–needed guide for rearing children in a society that is all too conscious about race." (Tony Paap, president and CEO, Children′s Hospital Oakland)
"Finally, a practical and intelligent discussion of a complex issue that is so frequently misunderstood. All those who want to raise healthy children who have a positive sense of themselves can gain valuable lessons from this book." (Pedro Noguera, professor of education, University of California, Berkeley)
"This is simply the best book I′ve ever read on raising or teaching minority children. It′s short . . . filled with memorable observations and useful advice." (Joe Morris, professor and director, School of Psychology, California State University, Northridge)
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This superb, rational, and highly readable volume answers a deeply felt need. Parents and educators alike have long struggled to understand what meanings race might have for the very young, and for ways to insure that every child grows up with a healthy sense of self. Marguerite Wright handles sensitive issues with consummate clarity, practicality, and hope. Here we have an indispensable guide that will doubtless prove a classic.
––Edward Zigler, sterling professor of psychology and director, Yale Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy
A child′s concept of race is quite different from that of an adult. Young children perceive skin color as magical––even changeable––and unlike adults, are incapable of understanding adult predjudices surrounding race and racism. Just as children learn to walk and talk, they likewise come to understand race in a series of predictable stages.
Based on Marguerite A. Wright′s research and clinical experience, I′m Chocolate, You′re Vanilla teaches us that the color–blindness of early childhood can, and must, be taken advantage of in order to guide the positive development of a child′s self–esteem.
Wright answers some fundamental questions about children and race including:
∗ What do children know and understand about the color of their skin?
∗ When do children understand the concept of race?
∗ Are there warning signs that a child is being adversely affected by racial prejudice?
∗ How can adults avoid instilling in children their own negative perceptions and prejudices?
∗ What can parents do to prepare their children to overcome the racism they are likely to encounter?
∗ How can schools lessen the impact of racism?
With wisdom and compassion, I′m Chocolate, You′re Vanilla spells out how to educate black and biracial children about race, while preserving their innate resilience and optimism––the birthright of all children.
––Edward Zigler, sterling professor of psychology and director, Yale Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy
A child′s concept of race is quite different from that of an adult. Young children perceive skin color as magical––even changeable––and unlike adults, are incapable of understanding adult predjudices surrounding race and racism. Just as children learn to walk and talk, they likewise come to understand race in a series of predictable stages.
Based on Marguerite A. Wright′s research and clinical experience, I′m Chocolate, You′re Vanilla teaches us that the color–blindness of early childhood can, and must, be taken advantage of in order to guide the positive development of a child′s self–esteem.
Wright answers some fundamental questions about children and race including:
∗ What do children know and understand about the color of their skin?
∗ When do children understand the concept of race?
∗ Are there warning signs that a child is being adversely affected by racial prejudice?
∗ How can adults avoid instilling in children their own negative perceptions and prejudices?
∗ What can parents do to prepare their children to overcome the racism they are likely to encounter?
∗ How can schools lessen the impact of racism?
With wisdom and compassion, I′m Chocolate, You′re Vanilla spells out how to educate black and biracial children about race, while preserving their innate resilience and optimism––the birthright of all children.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was very informative. I do a lot of reading on thissubject, as I am a black mother of two bi-racial children, and consider myself very informed and open-minded. But this book gave me an opportunity to view race, and color perspectives from a child's view and not any adult. Which I must say was very amazing how childrens' thought process are. Anyone that has children no matter what your race, ethnic background etc. should read this book. Even an open-minded person, such as myself that makes a continuous effort to become as knowledgable as possible about this subject learned from this book. A must read book!!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a biological mom of a caucasian son, and an adoptive mom of one bi-racial and one african american child. I thought this book spoke in clear, non-clinical terms about how to raise a healthy child with a positive self-image, no matter what the race! In a household like mine, where everyone has a different race but the same name, it is a great resource to see that they all grow up to know they are important, lovable, and vital to our family and our world.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is by no means useful only to parents of black and bi-racial children. As a white parent I found it very informative and uplifting. Its basic premise, that there is a developmental awareness of race, so different from adults, is often overlooked even by professionals. Dr. Wright points out how much we can learn from this child's perspective and what a fresh start we can have to correct misconceptions. I recommend it to parents, teachers, childcare providers, anyone who deals with children of any ethnicity. After all, kids are kids.
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definately informative and enlightening
in agreement with the other reviews. I think that it has given me a different perspective and i have a much better understanding. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by SingandSigner
must read
this book is one hell of an insightful read, its basicly explained so easy to apply the teachings it sets. hard to put down
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by O. Murphy
Marguerite expands the reader's conciousness.
I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla is a candid look at the modern race 'situation'. I saw myself in so many of the pages and realized I'm NOT the only one who sees it, thinks about it... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1999
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