We provide you with the information and resources you need to raise racially aware children.
This area of our website is for families who are committed to talking about race, racism, and diversity and working toward a more equitable future.
Here you will find:
- Four Core Goals of Anti-Bias Parenting
- Developmental Markers by age/stage (what your child is ready to learn)
- Guidelines for implementing the goals at each stage
- Lists of recommended books for each age (monthly newsletter)


Kansas City Parade of Hearts
Dennis Stanton, artist
Rethinking Race in the Midwest
Our mission is to encourage families to rethink race and the role it plays in our segregated region. Using children’s literature, featuring diverse characters, we will support families with young children (birth-9) to start and strengthen early conversations about race and diversity.
All Are Welcome!
Starting with Stories respects persons from all faith traditions, as well as those who do not have a religious affiliation. We are grateful to religious organizations that generously offer Starting with Stories a venue and support for our work, but we remain—always and in all spaces—open to a diversity of beliefs.
The Power of Your Donation
Your donation helps dismantle racism in our community. Please donate now.
Starting with Stories is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in the state of Kansas. All donations are tax-deductible.
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