Prompt questions for discussion in your class or with your child

Why do you think this came up as an issue?

Have you ever felt anything similar?

How does seeing what the children say make you feel?

Do you think you might act differently as a result of reading this book?

What is racism?

Where do you learn racism from?

Where can you go to feel safe from racism?

What does racism feel like?

How is it best to solve a problem like racism?

What is a racist?

Why is skin important – what does it do?
Does our skin colour matter? Why?

What should schools do to eradicate racism?

If racism stopped for only one day, what would you do?

Why does race matter?

When did you first experience or witness racism?

When did you last experience or witness racism?