Contributor(s):Author: Anastasia HigginbothamNot My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a a picture book that invites white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that its real, and cultivate justice. Quite frankly, the first book Ive seen that provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in America today. --Elizabeth Bird, librarian A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for young audiences. Recommended for all collections. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary childrens book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important, accessible, needed.--KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness. --FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who arent sure how to talk to their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning.--O MAGAZINE I am in love with Not My Idea, and with Higginbothams direct, radical, compassionate approach to talking about whiteness, racism, and the need to tell painful but important truths. --KATE SCHATZ, NYT-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can Anastasia Higginbotham is a childrens book author and illustrator, not an athlete, but to teach kids to stand up against racism, shes taking a knee next to Colin Kaepernick.--FORUM Higginbotham is silently asking her readers to be more aware of everything around them...she is able to take control of the narrative and answer questions that expand on what little the child can gleam from adults.--MEL SCHUIT, blogger at Lets Talk Picture Books MORE ABOUT the critically-acclaimed Ordinary Terrible Things series by Anastasia Higginbotham: Its that exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbothams book work so well...--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review) A beautiful assemblage of a book -- as if Romare Bearden himself rose from the dead and created a sequel to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.--Courtney E. Martin, ON BEING Review citationsKirkus Reviews - 07/15/2018School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018Foreword - 08/26/2018