tiffany Jewell
New York Time Bestselling Author
Indiebound Bestselling Author
Author of
The Antiracist Kid, (Versify, 2022)
This Book is Anti-Racist, (The Quarto Group, 2018)
Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant. She is the author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Best Seller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young folks and everyone to wake up, take action, and do the work of becoming antiracist.
Tiffany has been working with children and families for over eighteen years and worked as a Montessori educator for fifteen years. She enjoys exploring social justice with young folks, especially the history of racism and resistance, economic justice, and socially and personally constructed identities. Tiffany enjoys working with educators and supporting them building strong, authentic communities in which every child can be seen and valued. She is the co-founder, alongside Britt Hawthorne, of ABARatSchool, an organization that strives to support educators and caregivers in their anti-bias anti-racist journeys. She also served as the president of the founding board of the national organization, Montessori for Social Justice- seeing it through to completing nonprofit status and creating a strong mission to support and amplify Montessorian of the Global Majority across the country.
Tiffany lives on the homeland of the Pocumtuc and the Nipmuck with her two young storytellers, husband, and a turtle she’s had since she was nine years old.
Books By Tiffany
The Antiracist Kid, (Versify, 2022)
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of This Book is Anti-Racist, Tiffany Jewell, with art by Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Miles, The Antiracist Kid is the essential illustrated chapter book guide to antiracism for empowering the young readers in your life!
What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? In this book, systemic racism and the antiracist tools to fight it are easily accessible to the youngest readers.
In three sections, this must-have guide explains:
- Identity: What it is and how it applies to you
- Justice: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to address injustice
- Activism: A how-to with resources to be the best antiracist kid you can be
This book teaches younger children the words, language, and methods to recognize racism and injustice—and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media they watch, play, and read.
Praise
Incorporates age-appropriate language in rendering complex topics—such as privilege, intersectionality, and colonization—with clarity and precision, aided by buoyant graphics depicting a diverse group of children. The lessons highlight youth agency, awareness, and autonomy… Adults might just learn something, too.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Tiffany Jewell’s work is one of the most powerful tools in [my toolbox].... Jewell helps children acquire language and lenses to talk about, recognize, and analyze race and racism in their daily lives. THE liberatory tool every child, caregiver, and educator needs to help create an antiracist future." — Sonja Cherry-Paul, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stamped (For Kids)
“Colorful illustrations, hand-lettered quotes, examples, thought questions, vocabulary sidebars and clear explanations, this book breaks down the nuances and complexities of anti-racism for young readers.... An essential book for every home and classroom library, and I cannot wait to dive into this with my own kids!” — Joanna Ho, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
This Book is Anti-Racist, (The Quarto Group, 2018)
Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social identities, the history of racism and resistance against it, and how you can use your anti-racist lens and voice to move the world toward equity and liberation.
Gain a deeper understanding of your anti-racist self as you progress through 20 chapters that spark introspection, reveal the origins of racism that we are still experiencing, and give you the courage and power to undo it. Each chapter builds on the previous one as you learn more about yourself and racial oppression. 20 activities get you thinking and help you grow with the knowledge. All you need is a pen and paper.
Author Tiffany Jewell, an anti-bias, anti-racist educator and activist, builds solidarity beginning with the language she chooses--using gender neutral words to honor everyone who reads the book. Illustrator Aurélia Durand brings the stories and characters to life with kaleidoscopic vibrancy.
Praise
“…a clear guidebook for how to stop racism in our own hearts and minds.”–TODAY.com
“A book that brings together kids, families, teachers, and administrators in conversation. Tough, vulnerable, important conversation.” –Matthew Winner, The Children's Book Podcast
“…help[s] young people learn in a gentle, thoughtful way.”- USA Today
“…equip[s] young people with the tools they need to be actively antiracist.”- TIME Magazine
“…empower[s] teens and young adults to undo racial oppression.”- ESSENCE