Click on the following links to explore and learn more about the various themes examined in The Color of Water.

Booklist

The books in this list explore the issues of growing up in a biracial family, racism in America, the complexities of a multi-religious society, and much more.  The titles are linked to the library's catalog where you can reserve the books for further reading.

Videos

Film can often portray complex issues and feelings with powerful images that add to our understanding of ourselves and each other.

Weblinks

These are links to organizations that deal with multiracial issues, plus a terrific jazz site and, of course, James McBride's own website.