I See Color, I See You

As a white boy, Lincoln thought he did the right thing when he said skin color isn’t a big deal, and it didn’t matter that his classmate was Black. Confused as to why he upset his classmate, Lincoln came home upset from his first day of school and quickly ran off to his room. Wanting to know what was wrong, Lincoln’s dad asked him if everything was okay. After expressing his feelings and sharing his wish to understand, Lincoln’s dad apologized for not having important conversations about race with him sooner. Committed to doing better, Lincoln’s parents create a space in their home where tough conversations and learning take place more often. It looks like school isn’t the only place for learning!

Katie embraces all things growth mindset and loves showing others, especially her students, the importance of being a lifelong learner. While a 7th and 8th grade math teacher, she enjoys reading and is thrilled to be a first time author.Marley is a full-time middle school reading teacher for Chicago Public Schools. She centers her work in promoting student advocacy and empowering young adults to use their voice to bring awareness to issues affecting their daily lives.Jena is an illustrator, author, and creative mama from Minnesota. She loves to dream big and spend her days crafting whimsical illustrations and uplifting designs.