Children, Race, and Power

Gerald E. Markowitz

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Children, Race, and Power

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Kenneth and Mamie Clark's Northside Center

by Gerald E. Markowitz

Reading Level 7 12IS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

This book reveals how two brave Black scientists changed the way people think about race and power in America. Their work shook up a city and sparked a movement that still matters today. Discover the real story behind the fight for equality and why it’s important for everyone.

Quick Assessment

Children, Race, and Power explores the contributions of two influential Black social scientists within the context of post-war New York City and the civil rights movement. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it introduces complex social issues such as race relations and community mental health in an accessible way. Parents should note the book deals with historical social and racial challenges but presents them thoughtfully for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IS — Intense — Social
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Intense
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

325 pages
ISBN
9781136692857
Pages
325
Publisher
Routledge
Published
2013
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Social Work With MinoritiesSocial Work With ChildrenCommunity Mental Health ServicesAfrican American ChildrenHarlem, Social ConditionsAfrican American ScientistsUnited States, Race RelationsAfrican Americans, BiographySocial Work With African American ChildrenAfrican AmericansCivil RightsService Social Aux Enfants Noirs AméricainsNoirs AméricainsDroitsPolitical SciencePublic PolicySocial SecuritySocial Services & WelfareKindSozialarbeitNorthside Center for Child Development