PIX11 Feature on 'Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before' →
Author Michael Tyler joins PIX11 to discuss co-writing “Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before” and why he feels the book is more important now than ever.
Read MoreClinton Center Student Presidential Leaders Forum
The Clinton Center hosted the third annual Student Presidential Leaders Forum, an educational program designed to foster thoughtful discussions and constructive dialogue about issues that are important to the next generation of leaders.
They curated five highlights from this year's Student Forum, which focused on “Disparities Across Communities: Education, Mental Health, and Social Justice in America," and featured Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Shanti Das, mental health advocate and founder of Silence the Shame, and Michael Tyler, author, educator, and activist.
Michael Tyler spoke on the difference between tolerance and acceptance.
The Skin You Live In Book Challenge
During October, Beanstack is partnering with Califa and BiblioLabs for California schools and public libraries to offer #TheSkinYouLiveIn Challenge for PreK–5 readers. The Skin You Live In will be available for all CA libraries on BiblioBoard. The challenge will feature activities centered on the book’s themes of race and inclusion. Readers will have the opportunity to earn badges for completing activities and logging their time spent reading.
Teaching Self-Love Through Mirrors
Co-authors Jordan Gillman and Michael Tyler joined The Mighty on the first day of Men’s Mental Health Month. The authors discussed how to see yourself in order to practice self-love.
Story Time: "The Skin You Live In" by Michael Tyler
Michael Tyler's "The Skin You Live In" promotes the concept of acceptance, which he believes includes recognition, acknowledgement, and affirmation. The nursery rhyme format is perfect for young readers!
Read More‘Mirror Face’ Co-Authors on Self-Love and Vulnerability
This duo is teaching parents and children about self-love through their first-of-its-kind picture book ‘Mirror Face.’
Read MoreAddressing implicit bias in the classroom
From relating conversations on bias to windows and mirrors to researching activists, five Kansas City metro elementary and middle school teachers recently discussed implicit bias in the classroom and how to approach the subject with children.
Read MoreMichael Tyler on the social justice message behind his new kids book, 'Mirror Face'
Author Michael Tyler talks about the important, foundational lessons to be gleaned from his new childrens book, 'Mirror Face.'
Read MoreMichael Tyler on Perception Reception with Advanceman Rick Jasculca
Acceptance. Hope. Transformation. In this powerful episode, Rick is joined by critically acclaimed author, Michael Tyler, who, among many accomplishments, wrote the children's book, "The Skin You Live In.” Michael discusses the indoctrination of racism...
Read MoreBridge Builders: An Inspiring Conversation with Michael Tyler
On September 1, the Clinton Center hosted a Bridge Builders Conversation with author Michael Tyler, moderated by author and presidential diarist Janis Kearney.
Read MoreTalking to kids about race & equality
Michael Tyler joins WGN’s Julie Unruh to discuss his book The Skin You Live In and ways for parents to address issues of racial bias and equity with their children.
Read MoreReview: The Skin You Live In Is a Kids’ Book for Today by Two Chicagoans
The Skin You Live In, a book targeted to 4- to 8-year olds, can be enjoyed by teens and adults as well. It was published in 2005 and reprinted frequently ever since.
Read MoreHow to Raise Anti-Racist Kids
When Michael Tyler’s oldest son Sascha was 5, he came home from school crying. Someone had called him a name, and while Sascha didn’t understand the name, he knew it was bad because of the way everyone around him had reacted.
Read More'Skin You Live In' author talks about his new children's book
Books about race are topping bestseller lists right now and have been for weeks. One getting a lot of attention: The Skin You Live In, a children's book written and illustrated by Chicagoans.
Read MoreChildren’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight
There is renewed interest in a children’s book written and illustrated by a couple of Chicagoans. “The Skin You Live In” was published in 2005 by the Chicago Children’s Museum.
Read MoreChildren's book helps parents talk about race with their kids
Author Michael Tyler talks about his book 'The Skin You Live In' and the importance of broaching tough conversations with your children.
Read MoreKids' books about race that celebrate diversity and inclusion
There has been great unrest in the U.S. regarding racial justice. Our current environment can certainly be an overwhelming subject for parents to tackle. However, the kids' books below handle subjects like race and equality with grace, offering a perfect starting point for moms and dads.
Read MoreMidday Fix: Celebrating diversity and acceptance with children’s book author Michael Tyler with a cake for MLK Day
Michael Tyler’s popular picture book for children “The Skin You Live In” helped inspire Chicago Children’s Theatre and local playwright Gloria Bond Clunie to create My Wonderful Birthday Suit!, a new play for kids ages 4 to 7 opening next week about diversity acceptance.
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