Families who loved Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion by Charles R. Smith Jr. often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the sting of unfairness or feels like the odds are stacked against them because of who they are. It serves as a powerful psychological tool for building resilience, showing how excellence and character can be maintained even when others are unkind or prejudiced. This rhythmic biography follows Marshall 'Major' Taylor, an African American cycling pioneer who broke world records and racial barriers in the late 1800s. Through Smith's poetic prose, children ages 7 to 10 learn that while they cannot control the actions of others, they can master their own response through discipline and grit. It is a stirring choice for parents who want to discuss historical racism through the lens of athletic triumph and personal integrity.
