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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
66 books
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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
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
Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o
Sulwe feels different because her skin is the color of midnight, but a journey through the stars helps her see her own u
Ages 4–8
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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
A Taste of Colored Water
Matt Faulkner
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story uses a simple misunderstanding to reveal
Ages 5–9
Odetta: The Queen of Folk
Samantha Thornhill
Trace the powerful life of Odetta, whose incredible voice rose from the Jim Crow South to become a defining force in the
Ages 4–8
Amazing Scientists #3
The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague
Julia Finley Mosca
Raye Montague faced down sexism and inequality to become a pioneer in ship design, proving that a gifted mind for math c
Ages 5–10
Ordinary People Change the World #8
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer
Witness how a commitment to nonviolence helped lead a movement as this biography follows the life and peaceful bravery o
Ages 5–9
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
The Talk
Alicia D. Williams
For the family looking to navigate tough conversations about racial injustice with gentle honesty, love, and protective
Ages 4–8
A Bus of Our Own
Freddi Williams Evans
For children processing the unfairness of unequal resources, this story celebrates a community that takes action to ensu
Ages 5–9
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles
This rhythmic, lyrical anthem serves as a powerful reminder to children that their worth is absolute and their heritage
Ages 4–9
The Singer and the Scientist
Lisa Rose
When singer Marian Anderson is turned away from a hotel in 1937, Albert Einstein opens his door, starting a beautiful fr
Ages 5–9
Grandmama's Pride
Becky Birtha
During a bus trip to the South in 1956, young Sarah Marie witnesses her grandmother's quiet dignity in the face of segre
Ages 5–9
Coretta's Song: The Life of Coretta Scott King
Doreen Rappaport
For children learning how to find their own voice when facing unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott
Ages 4–8
Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue, Corinne Naden
Nine-year-old Ron McNair risks everything to challenge a segregated library's rules in 1959, long before he journeyed to
Ages 5–9
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Racism
Jelani Memory
For the parent looking for a direct, honest way to explain racism to a young child. This book provides clear definitions
Ages 5–9
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Alan Schroeder
Long before she was a hero of the Underground Railroad, young Minty spent her days on a Maryland plantation dreaming of
Ages 5–9
Different Like Me- A Children's Book On Social Justice
Jasmin Dior
Black youth find a voice for self-love and community strength as they navigate racial differences and learn the meaning
Ages 5–10
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who needs to see how a dream, paired with a 'vocal miracle' and steady perseverance, can break barriers an
Ages 4–9
Abuelita and Me
Leonarda Carranza
For children processing the confusion and hurt of seeing a loved one treated unfairly because of how they look or speak.
Ages 4–8
Lulu the One and Only
Lynnette Mawhinney
For the child who is frequently asked 'what are you' and needs help celebrating their unique multiracial heritage with c
Ages 4–8
Meet Miss Fancy
Irene Latham
For children processing the unfairness of being left out, this story offers a gentle path toward patience and creative p
Ages 4–8
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #5
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs to see that true greatness is measured by how much we give back to others, even when facing unfa
Ages 4–9
