The World Around Us On the playground Our First Talk About Prejudice Dr Jillian Roberts Illustrations by Jane Heinrichs Orca Book Publishers
I dedicate this book to the Sisters of St Ann whose kindness love compassion and social activism inspire me daily Thank you for giving me a spiritual home JR To my teachers in the Hanover School Division Thank you for all the guidance and inspiration JH
When you are with other children at school or on the playground you may hear unkind things being said to or about other people Sometimes people are teased or made fun of because they’re different Seeing this behavior or hearing these words might make you feel angry sad or confused It’s good to question what you hear other people say and how other people act especially when it feels hurtful
