Hawaii State
Public Library System

Posted on: February 4, 2022 | Category: Uncategorized

Spark meaningful family conversations by reading books together that nurture self-love, foster empathy, and empower children to make their voices heard!  The Conscious Child: Family Book Discussion Kits (modeled after the Oxford Lane Library project of the same name) aim to: 1) To celebrate diverse voices; and 2) help facilitate family discussions about racial equity, identity, and justice.

Included in each kit are discussion questions for each book and a list of further recommended reading.  Each kits focuses on timely subjects including racial equity, identity & belonging, joy & self-love, immigration & refugees, social justice & activism, and social emotional learning.  Kits are suggested for ages 4-7.

Funded by grants from the Network of the National Library of Medicine and the Maui Friends of the Library, the kits are currently available at Wailuku Public Library (808-243-5766), Kihei Public Library (808-875-6833), and Makawao Public Library (808-573-8785). Call any of these libraries for more information.

While the kits are only available on Maui, we have provided downloadable resources and reading lists.

Resources

• Kit Themes and Contents

Discussion Questions

• Identity and Belonging
• Joy and Self-Love
• Solidarity and Activism
• Immigration and Refugees

Recommended Reading Lists
Check out these titles (available statewide)

• Identity and Belonging
• Joy and Self-Love
• Solidarity and Activism
• Immigration and Refugees

Watch the “Tough Conversations” virtual discussion