O'Neal Johnston, Amber: A Place to Belong

A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage, diversity, and antiracist ideals 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 antiracism in the context of daily family life.



Messages around diversity, equity, and inclusion can get mired down in polarizing ideologies, but A Place to Belong begins with the nonsectarian premise that we all love our children, value our communities, and want the best for both. Amber O'Neal Johnston, a homeschooling mother of four, shows parents how to create a home culture that honors their children's background, individuality, and self-worth. Whether parents homeschool or not, they can foster an 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 shows parents how to normalize age-appropriate, weighty conversations and to help their children meaningfully connect with the wider world. These tools empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.