Aimed at confronting systemic racial inequality, FSC is partnering with award-winning author Michael Tyler who believes “In the hearts and minds of all children lies the fertile soil of hope, from which all dreams flower.”  

In his children’s book The Skin You Live In, Tyler accurately, forthrightly, and appropriately addresses race and discrimination. Mirror Face, co-authored with Jordan Gillman, delivers the timeless message of self-love that enables children to protect, preserve and promote their own value.

Studies have shown that children can be influenced by racism and sexism as early as age two. As our nation once again struggles with rampant racial inequity there can be no better time to shine a spotlight on resources that explains racial bias in a way that children can grasp and process. 

Michael and his colleagues have teamed up with educators and organizations across the nation for greater use of his books and insights, to empower children to create a society free of the systemic restraints of “-isms”.  The Skin You Live In is required reading in Los Angeles Public Schools and Portland Public Schools.

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