The N-Word Is Not Nice
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.
Available now in paperback and eBook from KenneshaGill.com.
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.
Families
Use the story to begin honest conversations about kindness, respect, and empathy.
Educators
Support classroom discussions about language, inclusion, history, and belonging.
Counselors
Help children process hurtful words and build emotional awareness in a safe space.
Communities
Create space for children and adults to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Words can help, heal, encourage, and include.
They can also hurt. The N-Word Is Not Nice helps children understand that some words carry painful history and should not be used to harm others.
Through story, reflection, and conversation, this book encourages children to choose language that shows respect, compassion, and care.
Message of the book:
Children can learn that words have power — and they can choose words that heal
rather than hurt.
Author • Educator • Mental Health Professional
Meet Kennesha Gill, PhD
Kennesha Gill, PhD is an author, educator, and mental health professional dedicated to creating stories and resources that inspire meaningful conversations, promote emotional well-being, and empower readers of all ages.
Through children’s literature and educational resources, Dr. Gill uses storytelling to help children, families, and educators talk about kindness, resilience, identity, healing, and the power of words.
Bring this conversation to the children you serve.
Order your copy today and use the story as a starting point for conversations about kindness, history, empathy, and the power of words.