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Explore chapter books books about experiencing racism for children.
207 books
When the World Turned Upside Down
K. Ibura
For the child trying to make sense of big world events, this story explores how neighbors can lean on each other during
Ages 8–12
Show Me a Sign #2
Set Me Free
Ann Clare LeZotte
For the child exploring how everyone deserves a voice. A young Deaf teacher fights to free a student from isolation and
Ages 8–12
Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d
Ages 8–12
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Ranger in Time #6
Escape from the Great Earthquake
Kate Messner
A rescue dog named Ranger pulls Lily from the rubble of a San Francisco mission house as she tries to survive a devastat
Ages 7–10
Carrimebac, the Town That Walked
David Barclay Moore
For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of
Ages 6–10
Hispanic Star #1
Roberto Clemente
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child learning how sports icons can change the world, this biography explores the grit of a baseball legend who
Ages 8–12
Voices #3
Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story
E. L. Norry
For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a
Ages 8–12
Sugar
Jewell Parker Rhodes
For the child curious about how people from different worlds find common ground. This moving story explores the power of
Ages 8–12
Li on Angel Island
Veeda Bybee
For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or the pain of being separated from family, Li's journey offers a wi
Ages 8–12
Across a War-Tossed Sea
L.M. Elliott
For the child grappling with being away from home or navigating a completely new culture. This WWII story explores how t
Ages 10–14
Girls Survive #4
Sarah Journeys West
Nikki Shannon Smith
Twelve-year-old Sarah faces a treacherous trek from Iowa to California in 1851, braving harsh weather and prejudice in s
Ages 8–12
The Skin I'm In #1
The Skin I'm In
Sharon G. Flake
Facing taunts from classmates, Maleeka begins to change her outlook when she meets a teacher who proudly embraces her ow
Ages 10–14
Golden Mountain Chronicles #9
The Star Fisher
Laurence Yep
Moving to West Virginia in 1927, fifteen-year-old Joan Lee struggles to find her place in a town that sees her Chinese A
Ages 10–14
Questions and Feelings About...
Racism
Anita Ganeri
A supportive guide for children to understand what racism is, how it makes people feel, and how they can help build a fa
Ages 5–9
Cat Royal #2
Cat Among the Pigeons
Julia Golding
Cat Royal dons a disguise and infiltrates high society and street gangs alike to save her friend Pedro from his former m
Ages 9–14
Does My Head Look Big in This?
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Amal decides to wear the hijab full-time at her Australian prep school, navigating her identity and personal style while
Ages 12–17
Only the Best
Kate Messner, Margaret E. Powell
From a small Alabama shop to designing Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress, Ann Lowe became a fashion icon by never accep
Ages 5–9
Love in the Library
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
For children learning about difficult history, this moving true story shows how love, books, and human dignity can bloom
Ages 6–10
Who HQ
Who Was Jackie Robinson?
Gail Herman
Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier to become the very first African American player in major league baseball, chan
Ages 8–12
Freedom Summer
Deborah Wiles
Two best friends in the 1964 South are thrilled when a new law finally opens the town pool to everyone, only to find tha
Ages 4–8
Sahwira: An African Friendship
Carolyn Marsden, Philip Merlin Matzigkeit
Two best friends find their bond tested as the political tensions of 1964 Rhodesia threaten to pull their worlds apart.
Ages 9–12
The Logan Family Saga #3
Song of the Trees
Mildred D. Taylor
A Depression-era Black family fights to protect their beloved forest from an unscrupulous man determined to cut down the
Ages 8–12
When They Were Kids
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
Mark Andrew Weakland
Before he changed the world, Martin Luther King Jr. was a boy who loved playing football and racing around on his roller
Ages 6–9
Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For children facing unfairness or high-pressure competition, this rhythmic biography shows how Marshall Taylor used grit
Ages 7–10
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Young Adult
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Graphic Novels
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Experiencing Racism by Age Group
Books for Experiencing Racism for Ages 12–18
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Books for Experiencing Racism for Ages 4–7
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Books for Experiencing Racism for Ages 8–11
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