‘What do we think of race is made up - It’s a social construct. What we think of as colour is a trick of the light.’

‘Remember that little eyes are watching and learning from everything including your silence.’

Uju Asika Is a blogger who was encouraged by her cousin to write this book about bringing up race and how to raise children in a prejudiced world. The chapters are arranged by theme including mixed heritage, skin colour, conversations with kids, history, being a global citizen, hair, different shades beauty. At the end of every chapter there is a Q&A where people bring up every day issues that arise and solutions for them. Overall I think the structure of the book works really well for what it is.. 

As far as the content is concerned, I believe that it can be something for everyone with little nuggets of wisdom that we all need to hear one way or another. A small disclaimer here: I am a white woman so a lot of the things explained or addressed are more relevant towards people of colour on how to deal with them and accept who they are. That being said, it was refreshing and informative to see another perspective of it as I’m a constant learning myself regarding race and the history behind it..

The book includes a lot of references of famous people, scientists, studies, films, documentaries, as well as personal experiences with her own kids, friends and family. That made it both a read with serious and credible sources yet not as abstract and detached  way as many non-box tend to be.

I do recommend this book for everyone whether they have kids or not. As a new mum myself I am trying to learn as much as possible and try to be the best I can be for my little one.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.