FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES Part of the Ordinary Terrible Things series, the new and expanded edition of Death Is Stupid is an invaluable tool for discussing death, exploring grief, and honoring the life of our loved ones. When someone we love dies, adults often say things like, «She's in a better place now,» or «I know how you feel.» You do not , one little boy thinks after his grandma passes away. Caught in the swirl of anger, confusion, and fear that accompanies grief and...
Part of the Ordinary Terrible Things series, Divorce Is the Worst is a funny but frank picture book for kids whose parents are going through a divorce. In her iconic straightforward-but-sensitive way, author Anastasia Higginbotham sheds light on how hard it is for children to stay whole when their whole world, and the people in it, split apart. As a child of divorce, I can tell you that the worst part is feeling alone, and feeling like no one could ever understand how awful it is. This book...
White people need tools in order to translate this moment of consciousness into meaningful change. Not My Idea is a tangible tool by a children’s book author with a great track record for tackling difficult topics. We can’t dismantle racism and white supremacy without white people — Not My Idea helps kids understand American past and present, and gives them the tools to have a more equal future. As Ta Nehisi Coates has said on NPR: “If I were a kid right now, I would want to understand, why...
AWARD-WINNING, HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Higginbotham's previous book, Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness , was a White Raven 2019 Selection and named one of School Library Journal 's Best Books of 2018. Higginbotham is also well-loved by schools and librarians alike, and has made numerous such stops on tour. CRITICAL CONTEMPORARY THEMES OF DIVERSITY: Higginbotham addresses LGBTQ+ identity, the process of coming out, the intersection between race and queerness, and other aspects...
