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Young Adult About Experiencing Racism
Explore young adult books about experiencing racism for children.
81 books
Hollow Fires
Samira Ahmed
For teens grappling with the reality of hate in their communities, this mystery follows a young journalist seeking the t
Ages 14–18
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Zom-B #1
Zom-B
Darren Shan
Zombies are tearing through the hallways of B’s high school. With the world falling apart, survival means making quick a
Ages 13–18
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Loving vs. Virginia
Patricia Hruby Powell
Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th
Ages 12–18
African Town
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca
Ages 12–18
Factory Girl
Josanne La Valley
Sixteen-year-old Roshen leaves her rural home for a grueling southern China factory, finding strength in her Uyghur comm
Ages 12–18
Dreamland Burning
Jennifer Latham
A skeletal discovery on a modern-day property connects two teens across a century, unearthing the harrowing truth of the
Ages 14–18
King Biscuit
Michael Loyd Gray
For the young adult reflecting on their place in the world while navigating the deep complexities of racial history and
Ages 12–18
This Thing of Ours
Frederick Joseph
When an injury ends his basketball dreams, Ossie joins a writing program and finds his voice just as his school erupts i
Ages 14–18
Tyler Johnson Was Here
Jay Coles
A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face
Ages 14–18
Anne Frank and Me
Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld
Living under occupation in 1942, Nicole Bernhardt faces the growing dangers of the Holocaust while trying to hold onto t
Ages 12–17
Miles Morales #2
Suspended
Jason Reynolds
A boring day in school suspension takes a dangerous turn when Miles Morales' Spidey Sense warns him of a plot to erase B
Ages 10–14
Trell
Dick Lehr
Thirteen-year-old Trell takes a stand for her father, enlisting a lawyer and a journalist to find the evidence that will
Ages 11–16
Come With The Fire
Julianne Mundle
For the teen feeling the pressure of high expectations while struggling to find where they truly belong between two cult
Ages 13–18
The Factory #3
Undisclosed
Aya de León
For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta
Ages 14–18
Man Made Monsters
Andrea L. Rogers
Monsters both folkloric and historical haunt one Cherokee family across two centuries in this chilling collection of int
Ages 14–18
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue
Zoulfa Katouh
Jihad uses a magical sketchbook to bring her late mother's stories of Syria to life through vibrant murals that begin ap
Ages 13–18
Kill Your Darlings
Yuvashri Harish
Thulasi accidentally summons a horde of storybook monsters and a vengeful author on Halloween, leaving her until midnigh
Ages 14–18
Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis
Jeannine Atkins
The silent power of stone comes to life in this verse novel about Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of Native and African Americ
Ages 12–18
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
Brandy Colbert
Birdie Randolph plays the part of the perfect daughter until a secret romance and the return of an estranged aunt force
Ages 14–18
The Circuit #2
Breaking Through
Francisco Jiménez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility while chasing a dream that feels out of reach due to sys
Ages 12–18
Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
Akilah Hughes
Akilah shares hilarious, honest essays about moving from a small Kentucky town to New York City to chase her dreams of w
Ages 12–18
The Art of Secrets
James Klise
A mysterious fire and a hidden masterpiece worth thousands turn a high school upside down as greed, secrets, and accusat
Ages 12–18
Zara Hossain is Here
Sabina Khan
Zara tries to stay under the radar to protect her family’s visa, but a racist attack at school forces her to choose betw
Ages 14–18
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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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