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Young Adult About Experiencing Racism
Explore young adult books about experiencing racism for children.
81 books
Dear Martin #1
Dear Martin
Nic Stone
After a violent encounter with police, honor student Justyce McAllister writes journals to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to
Ages 14–18
Hearts Unbroken #1
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
The World Beneath
Janice Warman
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this historical novel explores finding your voice and choosing a side
Ages 10–14
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Deadly Unna?
Phillip Gwynne
In a coastal Australian town, two football teammates from different backgrounds form a bond that challenges the prejudic
Ages 13–17
The Marrow Thieves #2
Hunting by Stars
Cherie Dimaline
For the teenager grappling with how to maintain their integrity and identity when faced with systemic cruelty and the we
Ages 14–18
Jazz Owls
Margarita Engle
Rhythmic verses tell the story of a community's resilience during the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where music and dance mee
Ages 12–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Code Name Verity #3
Black Dove, White Raven
Elizabeth Wein
In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen
Ages 12–18
The Weight of Blood
Tiffany D. Jackson
A surprise rainstorm reveals Maddy’s biggest secret, sparking a chain of events at a small-town Georgia high school that
Ages 14–18
The Chosen One: Triumphs of a Black Girl in the Ivy League
Echo Brown
For the teen feeling the weight of family expectations while navigating high-pressure spaces where they don't see themse
Ages 14–18
The Factory #1
Undercover Latina
Aya de León
For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for
Ages 10–14
Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
During WWII, a boy moves to Utah and struggles to face the truth about his missing father and a new friend from a nearby
Ages 10–14
The Downstairs Girl
Stacey Lee
A lady’s maid in the 1890s South leads a double life as a famous anonymous columnist, using her wit to challenge the cit
Ages 12–18
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
If You Come Softly
If You Come Softly and Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the sudden, sharp ache of losing a first love. A profound lo
Ages 13–18
Code Talker
Joseph Bruchac
Ned Begay turns a forbidden language into a secret weapon when he joins the Marines to send unbreakable codes during Wor
Ages 12–17
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
Dark Dude
Oscar Hijuelos
For the teenager grappling with how others see them versus who they really are. Rico's journey from Harlem to rural Wisc
Ages 14–18
Paul Faustino #3
Exposure
Mal Peet
A famous soccer star and his pop-singer wife face a devastating public spiral in this gritty modern reimagining of a cla
Ages 14–18
Sisterland
Linda Newbery
As Hilly’s grandmother loses her memory to Alzheimer’s, long-buried secrets from Nazi Germany emerge, forcing the family
Ages 12–17
The Logan Family Saga #5
Let the Circle Be Unbroken
Mildred D. Taylor
In 1930s Mississippi, the Logan children witness their community’s struggle for justice while navigating internal family
Ages 10–14
Beck
Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
For the older teen navigating a difficult past. Beck's gritty journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery explor
Ages 14–18
Legacy of Orïsha #2
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Tomi Adeyemi
Magic has returned to Orïsha, but as civil war looms, Zélie must unite a divided people and protect a new generation of
Ages 14–18
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Chapter Books
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Graphic Novels
(15)
Poetry
(8)
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(6)
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
(148)
Books for Experiencing Racism for Ages 8–11
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