Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness

This thought-provoking picture book addresses racism and white privilege through a child's perspective after witnessing police violence against a Black man. The story follows a white child grappling with their family's explanations about race and learning to understand their role in confronting racism and injustice. The book directly tackles themes of social justice, systemic racism, and the importance of white people taking action against racial inequality. It encourages critical thinking about privilege and responsibility in age-appropriate ways.