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The N-Word Is Not Nice
Words That Heal, Words That Hurt
A powerful children’s book created to help families, educators, and caring adults talk with children about hurtful language, kindness, history, and the power of words.
Written by Kennesha Gill, PhD
Illustrated by Skenikah D. Baxter
For conversations that matter
A children’s book for conversations that matter.
Children hear words before they fully understand their history or impact. This book gives caring adults a gentle, age-appropriate way to explain why harmful words are not okay and how children can choose words that heal instead of hurt.
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Help children process hurtful words and build emotional awareness in a safe space.
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#1 Amazon Hot New Release
Date Captured: June 30, 2026
Source/Platform: Amazon
The N-Word Is Not Nice appeared as a #1 Amazon Hot New Release in Children’s Prejudice & Racism books.