{"id":3010,"date":"2024-08-02T19:01:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/?p=3010"},"modified":"2024-08-02T19:01:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:01:40","slug":"celebrating-diversity-and-change-makers-a-review-of-i-see-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/?p=3010","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Diversity and Change-Makers: A Review of I See Color"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_9-16Ratio-6-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/valeriebolling.com\/i-see-color.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"&quot;I SEE COLOR&quot;\">&#8220;I SEE COLOR&#8221;<\/a> by Valerie Bolling and Kailei Pew, with illustrations by Laylie Frazier, is a must-read book that tackles the common phrase &#8220;I don&#8217;t see color&#8221; head-on. Instead of ignoring race and racism, this book celebrates the beauty of different skin tones and introduces readers to historical figures who have bravely fought for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/educatewithdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ISeeColor_SocialGraphics_4-5Ratio-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The book is a vibrant tribute to revolutionaries from diverse backgrounds. It highlights people who have lived boldly, faced oppression, and made significant contributions to society. Each page showcases the beauty of human diversity, encouraging young readers to appreciate and honor our differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I SEE COLOR&#8221; has received high praise, being named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. 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