A PLACE TO BELONG:
Raising Kids to Celebrate Their Heritage, Community, and the World
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A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond.
Gone are the days when socially conscious parents feel comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by:
Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, race, gender, disability, and class
Teaching “hard history” in an age-appropriate way
Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different
Celebrating cultural heritage through art, music, and poetry
Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family
Amber O’Neal Johnston shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. A Place to Belong gives parents the tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.
Want to see more of what’s inside?
Check out the Table of Contents here.
About the Author
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Amber O’Neal Johnston lives in Georgia, nestled among pine trees, hammocks, and zip lines with her husband and their four children. Her happy place is the back porch on a rainy day, preferably with a giant mug of hot tea and a good book. And although she was raised in the air-conditioning, somehow the woods is where she feels most at home these days. Amber is a regular contributor to the Wild + Free homeschooling community, and she writes and speaks about the beauty of an inclusive, culturally and socially conscious home environment. You can find her sharing diverse literary mirrors and windows on Instagram @heritagemomblog.
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Casey Maloney at Penguin Random House.
Praise…
“With authenticity, heart, and vulnerability, Amber lays out a clear plan to create a home culture that honors your family’s heritage and celebrates others. Whether you’re Black, a person of color, or white, there is something more we can all do to investigate our own history and appreciate what everyone brings to the table.”
Delina Pryce McPhaull, founder of Woke Homeschooling
“Amber O’Neal Johnston has written a deeply thoughtful book that will provoke all who read it to broaden their view of people in their personal context and in the beauty of their own unique lives and cultures. A great read indeed!”
Sally Clarkson, author of The Lifegiving Home
“A Place to Belong awakens us to some of the most important issues of our day with dynamic pluck, bold transparency, and homegrown humility. I was moved to tears, laughter, discomfort, and relief, often within the same pages. This book is both a revelation and a guide.”
Ainsley Arment, author of The Call of the Wild and Free
“In A Place To Belong, Amber O’Neal Johnston offers a pathway toward inclusivity that is marked, not with trite words and meaningless gestures, but with practical steps and helpful encouragement. She puts forth a beautiful vision for celebrating the uniqueness of your family while cultivating respect and appreciation for the differences of others.”
Jasmine L. Holmes, Author of Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us
“A Place to Belong captivated me from the very start. Amber offers a wealth of tools to help every family grow in their appreciation and connection to people who are different than them, racially, socially, or culturally. And she does it all in a way that is laced with hope and joy! A Place to Belong is going to change hearts and lives for years to come.”
Greta Eskridge author of Adventuring Together
“As an adoptive mom raising children whose race and culture are different from my own, I deeply believe in Amber’s message and in every family’s need for this important book. Her writing style is kind and informed, gently pointing readers to resources and practices to introduce their kids to a wider, more vibrant world. I wish I could have had this book a decade ago to guide our path, but I’m grateful to have it now as I continue to make sure that every member of our family knows they have a place to belong.”
Jamie C. Martin, author of Give Your Child the World
“Amber O’Neal Johnston has penned an engaging and comprehensive guide for families of all backgrounds who are curious or committed to engaging in a diverse and inclusive lifestyle. Johnston’s book is a refreshing reminder that humanity is shared, imperfect, and beautiful. Highly recommended.”
“Amber O’Neal Johnston gets it! A Place to Belong acts as a compass in navigating tough history and cultural identity conversations within a family. It reminds us to embrace our culture and to honor our history.”
Do you have a book club?
A Place to Belong includes a chapter-by-chapter discussion guide that is perfect for reading with friends! Be sure to email aplacetobelongbook@gmail.com with the date, time and zoom link for your book club meeting. Amber might just drop in!
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