Critical Race Theory Indoctrination in Elementary School Library Books
First of all, WHAT IS CRITICAL RACE THEORY, EXACTLY? Dr. James Lindsay in his book Race Marxism published in 2022 wrote that
"Critical Race Theorists tell us that Critical Race Theory is "a movement" being pushed by "a collection of activists and scholars interested in studying and transforming the relationship among race, racism, and power."
He also wrote
"A simple way of characterizing Critical Race Theory is now available: it is an activist movement based upon a motivated study of what it call "systemic racism" and how that phenomenon defines power and creates oppression in society. As for seizing power, that is easily the central, but hidden, interest of Critical Race Theorists...the point of Critical Race Theory is to transform the relationship among race, racism, and power. Like other totalitarians in a long line preceding them, Critical Race Theorists are interested in ordering the world according to the vision contained in their Theory."
So, the totalitarians want to convince people that they are oppressed because of their race so that they become activists. The totalitarians want these activists to overthrow the current system so that totalitarians can seize power for themselves.
He also wrote that tenets of Critical Race Theory include "a belief that racism is ordinary and permanent in society", "social construction of race", and "belief in material determinism by racial category". So, they must begin pointing out race and their perceived "systemic racism" to children at a very early age!
Dr. Lindsay also wrote
"That Critical Race Theory is rooted (we now know synthetically) in Marxism is already very well established...."
and
"What, then, does Critical Race Theory do? If we get down to brass tacks, it does exactly one thing and only this one thing (by any means necessary): aim to raise a racial critical consciousness, which is to say, it makes more Critical Race Theorists. It might do this in a workplace, public or private, through specialized human resources training bearing names like "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", "Antiracism", "Racial Sensitivity", "Cultural Responsiveness", "Unconscious Bias" or some other euphemism. It might do this in school by teaching revisionist history (in the middle or upper grades) or by teaching kindergartners to classify one another by race and skin color in various art and coloring projects, or through some co-opted program like Ethnic Studies or Social Emotional Learning....It might do it in an interpersonal relationship by instructing the individuals involved to center race and make racial incidents a crucial topic of conversation."
This is not about teaching the factual history of slavery in our country (which we should do). It is about focusing on race in our schools and turning our children into Critical Race Theorists and activists to help the Marxists overthrow our current system and seize power for themselves. Even when reporting STAAR scores, school districts receive test scores for students grouped in different racial categories (white, African American, Hispanic, two or more races, etc.) so this focus on race starts at the top of our education institutions. This also helps to train the teachers to focus on race and racial groups as well. But, shouldn't teachers be helping ALL students to be successful regardless of their racial groups? Do racial groups really matter as far as education is concerned? Would you provide tutoring for only African American or Hispanic children because of their group's STAAR test scores???? So, why divide the children into racial groups to begin with? The answer is that is furthers the agenda of the Race Marxists.
In his book American Marxism published in 2021, Mark Levin wrote that Karl Marx always had a war on the nuclear family. He also wrote that
"Writing in the Washington Post, Natalie Jesionka declares the "[i[n the year of Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, many parents are wondering when the right time is to talk to their children about social justice. Experts say it's never too early, and a new wave of tools and resources can help start the conversation. You can enroll in a music class...that develops understanding of gender and personhood. A drag queen story time will soon be a television show. And there are more and more children's books that discuss intersectionality and broaden representation, plus flashcards and short videos that teach parent and toddler alike anti-racism ideas.""
Of course, these "experts" are other Critical Race Theorists. And notice that it is never too early to start teaching kids this garbage. You can even teach it in a music class. Now, it is everywhere you look. Notice that this Critical Race Theorist specifically mentions "story time" for kids and "more and more children's books" as vehicles for indoctrinating children with this trash.
Levin also wrote that
"Todyay publishers are pushing out books on CRT at a brisk pace. Educational materials are being used in public school classrooms throughout America to indoctrinate and brainwash children. Schoolteachers are being "re-educated" and trained in Critical Race Theory."
These educational materials definitely include library books and classroom supplemental books.
Levin also wrote that
.".. the endgame is the same as the Marxist goal--- the destruction of the existing society."
Our society is a great melting pot. The Marxists have to destroy that and turn us against each other if they want to seize power (and money, which is really what they want) for themselves.
Here is a picture book in many elementary school libraries called Racism and Intolerance written by Spilbury:
Picture Books are written for Pre-K through 3rd grade students. Kids this age should not be taught about buildings being bombed and people being killed for their race or religion! Also, notice how children are being taught the Marxist Racism vocabulary from a very early age. Remember, the Marxists only have a limited amount of time to turn children into revolutionary activists!
Here are more books that indoctrinate children in CRT in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...
First of all, let's examine what library books and supplemental classroom books are available to elementary students in a smaller school district. I randomly chose Denton ISD. It has six high schools compared to 41 high schools in Dallas ISD and 17 high schools in Austin ISD. So, Denton ISD would not be considered a large urban school district. And yet, even in smaller school districts, our children are being fiercely indoctrinated while most parents are completely unaware. Below are books found in at least one ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Denton ISD according to their own district library catalog.
This is just a sampling of the books. If you search Denton ISD in the elementary school library catalogs across the district under the word "racism", you get 103 results for books. If you search under "race relations", you get 420 results for books.
These PICTURE books in Denton ISD in ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (with the descriptions of the books given by Denton ISD in their school library catalog) include:
Talking About Racism- by Edwards "Teaches children about different types of racism and how children are affected by it, discussing why some people are racist and explaining why racism is wrong."
Talking About Racism- by Green "A simple explanation of racism, its basic causes, and the ways in which it can lead to unfair practices."
Racism- Ganeri "Text and color illustrations teach young children about racism."
El Color De Mi Piel: Hablemos Del Racismo- Pat "Encourages children to accept differences in skin color and other racial characteristics among other people." (The Color of My Skin: Let's Talk About Racism)
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice- Celano
"Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.
"Why did the police shoot that man?"
"Can police go to jail?" (text from the book)
"Something Happened in Our Town follows two families -- one White, one Black -- as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community."- book summary
(This book has a third grade reading level and the interest level is listed as K-3.)
Antiracist Baby- Kendi "Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world. With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society."
Let's Talk About Race- Lester "This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story." (School Library Journal). "Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences." (Children's Literature)."
Under Our Skin: Kids Talk about Race- Birdseye "Rosa, a Hispanic; Akram, an Arab; Jenny, an Asian; Tad, a Cacasian; Jason, an African American; and Janell, a Native American, describe in their own words how the traditions of their ethnic backgrounds affect their daily lives, their views on racial relations in America, and their own experiences with prejudice.These six young voices present a new perspective on an increasingly troubling topic. They celebrate the best of our multicultural society and offer words of wisdom and hope for the future."
Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship- Latham "Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation.
How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to.
Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners."
The Other Side- Woodson "Two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town."
Yo? Yes! - Raschka "Two lonely characters, one black and one white, meet on the street and become friends."
Why Am I me? and Por Que Yo Soy Yo?- Britt "This loving ode to our shared humanity is the perfect introduction to conversations about identity and Anti-Racism."
Skin Again- Hooks "From legendary author and critic Bell Hooks and multi-Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka comes a new way to talk about race and identity that will appeal to parents of the youngest readers."
These elementary libraries also have books for older elementary students, of course. Should kids in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL be reading about these topics? Is this appropriate for their developmental level? These include:
The NAACP: An Organization Working to End Descrimination- Santella "Offers a brief introduction to the history of the NAACP and its efforts to end discrimination."
Striving into 2000- Kallen "Black History traces the timeline of this proud culture from its origins and the American Civil War, to the Civil Rights movement that still exists today."
The Ku Klux Klan: A Hooded Brotherhood - Heinrichs "Black History traces the timeline of this proud culture from its origins and the American Civil War, to the Civil Rights movement that still exists today."
The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love, and Truth- Hudson "As long as racist ideas persist, families will continue to have the difficult and necessary conversations with their young ones on the subject."
Drew and the Homeboy Question- Armstrong "Drew's oldest friends accuse him of snobbery when he wins a scholarship to the Deerwood Academy for Boys, an exclusive all-white school."
Notice how very stereotypical the illustrations on the cover are. Now, who is the racist? Of course, Critical Race Theorists and authors are the racists. Anytime you attribute a negative characteristic (racism) to an entire race of people (white people), then that is, by definition, racist.
Iggie's House- Blume "When an African-American family with three children moves into the white neighborhood, eleven-year-old Winnie learns the difference between being a good neighbor and being a good friend."
The Racial Justice Movement- Laughlin "This book examines the activism involved in the ongoing fight for racial justice in the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index."
The Jacket- Clements "Thief! When Phil sees another kid wearing his brother's jacket, he assumes the jacket was stolen. It turns out he was wrong, and Phil has to ask himself the question: Would he have made the same assumption if the boy wearing the jacket hadn't been African American? And that question leads to others that reveal some unsettling truths about Phil's neighborhood, his family, and even himself."
Blended- Draper "Her dad is black, her mom is white, and strangers are always commenting: "You're so exotic!" "You look so unusual." "But what are you really?" She knows what they're really saying: "You don't look like your parents." "You're different." "What race are you really?"
The Only Black Girls in Town- Colbert "Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only Black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend, Laramie, is the closest thing she has to a sister, but there are some things even Laramie can't understand. When the bed and breakfast across the street finds new owners, Alberta is ecstatic to learn the family is black--and they have a 12-year-old daughter just like her. Alberta is positive she and the new girl, Edie, will be fast friends."
The Heart of the City- Koertge "After she and her parents move to an ethnically mixed inner city neighborhood, ten-year-old Joy and her new friend Neesha decide to do something to keep drug dealers off their block."
Class Act- Craft "Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying "You have to work twice as hard to be just as good." His grandmother has reminded him his entire life. But what if he works ten times as hard and still isn't afforded the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted?"
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy- Schmidt "It only takes a few hours for Turner Buckminster to start hating Phippsburg, Maine. No one in town will let him forget that he's a minister's son, even if he doesn't act like one. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves. Despite his father's-and the town's-disapproval of their friendship, Turner spends time with Lizzie, and it opens up a whole new world to him, filled with the mystery and wonder of Maine's rocky coast. The two soon discover that the town elders, along with Turner's father, want to force the people to leave Lizzie's island so that Phippsburg can start a lucrative tourist trade there."
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period- Choldenko "Kirsten and Walk, seventh-graders at an elite private school, describe how race, wealth, weight, and other issues shape their relationships as they and other misfits stand up to a mean but influential classmate."
Piecing Me Together- Watson Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends and to the private school where she feels like an outsider, but where she has plenty of opportunities. But some opportunities she doesn't really welcome, like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at-risk" girls. Just because her mentor is black and graduated from the same high school doesn't mean she understands where Jade is coming from."
The big question is, why are we even talking about this in elementary school? We all know that kids are naturally friends with each other and aren't naturally racist. So why are we making kids notice and focus on race? Denton ISD elementary school libraries also have numerous books, fiction and nonfiction, about slavery and segregation in the United States. We should definitely teach about our history. But, elementary students are not ready for complex concepts like these. They should be taught about the founding of our nation, the founding fathers, the Pledge of Allegiance, what our flag represents, what freedom is and why it is important, etc. The history of slavery and segregation should definitely be taught in middle school and high school. We should not, however, teach revisionist history that distorts the facts. Our country was not founded on slavery, for instance. The word "slavery" is not mentioned even once in the Declaration of Independence or in the Constitution!!
In conclusion, if the Marxists want to divide people and destroy society, they know where to start....with the youth! We must all get informed and get involved!
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