It allows students to view the past, and know they are the difference for the future. Books on slavery and racism allow for discussion on racism which is an uncomfortable topic. People feel it is uncomfortable because it is rarely talked about. If slavery is discussed more openly in the classroom, students would not feel embarrassed about the topic. The main support system when teaching slavery is books.
Books are an effective method to derive thought and discussion.
Therefore, literature is crucial in the classroom. This extended picture book compares and contrasts the lives of the whites and the blacks prior to the Civil War. For Christmas, the whites and their children act pompous and spoiled. The children even ask for a personal slave as a gift. In the Quarters, the slaves, although in a harsh environment, take advantage of the day and use it for a celebration.