I Don't Like Racism
My rating
5 / 5
Manuscript Received from The Author of the Book
Author
Tymeka Coney
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Genre
Children's Book
Number of Pages
32
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Summary
I Don’t Like Racism is an illustrated board book for kids aged 4 -18 years. The book tells the story of racism through the eyes of a young and bold African-American girl and her experiences with her cousin's unfair involvement in police brutality. She is trying to understand what all this meant.
“You must be the change you wish
to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
My review
Tymeka Coney must be applauded for thinking of writing this book for kids. It’s a shame that even in the 21st-century, kids need to be taught about equality-about not being a victim to unfair treatment, and not meting out unfair treatment to others just because of the color of their skin. But unfortunately, that’s true, and this book will teach the kids just that. This book is essential in light of the recent events because I’m sure all the kids would have been wondering what really happened and why all the elders were so agitated with what happened.
The lyrical rhyming of the story makes it catchy, and the author has kept the language simple enough for young kids to quickly grasp what is being said. The illustrations by Nida Saeed are gorgeous, and the expressions of the vibrant young girl have been rendered quite beautifully.
I loved the bit towards the end when the little girl in the story asks us to embrace all our differences with love, and there is a picture of many different kids with happy smiles on their faces.
The book captures children’s emotion of curiosity aptly thorough the young girl who asks her teacher and her Mom about her history and slavery and questions what’s so wrong about everyone playing together and eating together. It’s a thought-provoking book for every generation.
Children’s books cannot be complete without a moral or message, and this book achieves this part loud and clear. It’s a well thought out, well-written, well-depicted inspirational tale for children.
The book mentions that it is meant for ages 4 – 18. Only younger kids below 7 will need their parent’s/grandparent's aid for reading and understanding the topic and its context as I think it might be beyond their little worlds.
Final Verdict
I award the book a well-deserved 5-star rating for its simple language, beautiful illustrations, bold topic, poetic writing, and positive message.
Who Should Read This
This story will teach all ages, genders, and nationalities about racism, and it seeks to inspire us all to unite and love one another despite the color of our skin. Go grab a copy for your kids and grandkids!
Happy reading!
Tymeka Coney
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tymeka Coney graduated from DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, as Class Favorite. She holds an Associate of Applied Arts degree from K.D. Studio Actor's Conservatory in Dallas,Texas, where she was received a partial scholarship for her talents. Tymeka graduated in three years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/English- Dramatic Writing from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. While attending Texas Tech University, Tymeka was a DJ/On Air Radio Personality for 88.1 FM College Radio Station and Kiss 102.3 FM Radio Station. Tymeka was also crowned “Miss Black and Gold” and “Most Talented,” for penning an original monologue in the pageant honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She now resides in Los Angeles, California, where she also enjoys Acting, Voiceover and Writing, Producing, Directing Screenplays and Stage Plays, as well as creating Content for TV, writing songs and poetry.
She has a Spoken Word Album available on Itunes, Amazon and all music platforms titled "Life, Love & The Pursuit of Dreams.” Her poems have been featured in Los Angeles magazines-Rolling Out Magazine, Melt Magazine and Los Angeles Sentinel and she also has another book available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all major online bookstores titled, "Words Unspoken Volume I: Deeper Than Eyes Can See.” In her spare time she gives back to the community by tutoring kids of all ages in English and teaching them how to read and write and she also coaches acting. Tymeka is also an Entertainment Entrepreneur as she is a woman of many talents. www.tymekaconey.com
She currently runs an Indie production company- Meek Entertainment & PR for TV, Film, Live Stage Events & other media where she stays busy consulting clients in PR & Production along with her producing partner Lemo Coney III and they also run an annual film festival to provide opportunities for other filmmakers called -Mind Film Festival.
Tymeka is also Manager & Co-Founder of a Music Collective for other songwriters, singers and musicians.
She has recently added Public Speaker and Activist to her list of skills as she continues to inspire others through her writing/entertainment bringing awareness to social change as she has done as a playwright with several plays that have brought awareness to domestic violence, breast cancer, suicide,menopause etc. Given the subject matter of racism presented in this book and having witnessed police brutality first hand, Tymeka realizes it is a part of her life’s mission to continue to rally around important causes like racism and other social change and continue to use her platform for the greater good of all mankind and excel the lives of others spiritually, mentally and emotionally through Arts and Entertainment to make an impact in the lives of others throughout the world.
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