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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
771 books
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Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Scott O'Dell, Elizabeth Hall
For the child grappling with the weight of injustice or the pain of forced change. This story explores staying true to y
Ages 10–14
Brown v. Board of Education
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this book explores the brave families who fought to change hist
Ages 8–12
You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide to Finding Your Voice
Minda Harts
For the girl navigating spaces where she feels unheard, this guide provides the tools to overcome systemic hurdles and l
Ages 10–16
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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
Sweetgrass Basket
Marlene Carvell
Two Mohawk sisters rely on their bond to survive the harsh conditions and cruelty of a Pennsylvania Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
Together at Christmas
Eileen Spinelli
An orphan boy becomes a local legend in a town divided by strict racial lines as he runs through boundaries others are t
Ages 9–13
Fish for Jimmy
written and illustrated by Katie Yamasaki
When his family is forced into an incarceration camp during WWII, a young boy's brother risks everything to bring him th
Ages 6–10
Why Nobody Likes the Crow!
Mohammad Alhamwi
A child searches for answers to a difficult question: why is the crow treated so differently and disliked by so many peo
Ages 6–11
The Abduction
Mette Newth
Stolen from her home in Greenland, a young girl faces a harsh clash of cultures when she is brought to eighteenth-centur
Ages 13–18
A Diamond in the Desert
Kathryn Fitzmaurice
For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness and displacement, this story finds light in the dust through the p
Ages 8–12
Zulu Dog
Anton Ferreira
A three-legged puppy becomes the bridge between a Zulu boy and the daughter of a white farmer in this story of friendshi
Ages 9–13
A Group of One
Rachna Gilmore
For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between their family's heritage and their own modern identity while facing subtle
Ages 12–16
Dream, Annie, Dream
Waka T. Brown
For the child who has ever felt like they were being overlooked or unfairly judged, Annie's journey through the 1980s th
Ages 8–12
Black Storm Comin'
Diane Lee Wilson
Colton braves the dangerous trails of the Pony Express in 1860, carrying a letter that could change the fate of a nation
Ages 10–14
Issues in Focus Today
Racial Profiling: From the Streets to the Checkpoints
Alison Marie Behnke
For the teen navigating a world where identity impacts safety, this guide explores the complex history and civil rights
Ages 12–18
Harbor Me
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child grappling with heavy world news or personal secrets, this story offers a safe space to explore the healing
Ages 10–14
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
Understanding the intersection of Black American culture and LGBTQ identity is essential to grasping the full story of e
Ages 11–18
American Girl: Cecile & Marie-Grace #4
Never Stop Singing
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child learning to find their voice as a leader while navigating the complexities of making a difference in their
Ages 8–12
The Road to Paris
Nikki Grimes
Separated from her brother and placed with a new foster family, eight-year-old Paris must find the strength to trust aga
Ages 8–12
Fighting to Belong! #1
Fighting to Belong!: A Graphic Novel History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Amy Chu, Alexander Chang
For children exploring their roots or wondering about the history of their community, this graphic journey uncovers the
Ages 8–12
The Boys of San Joaquin #2
It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time
D. James Smith
Three boys in 1951 California see their summer plans vanish when their small community's deep-seated prejudices boil ove
Ages 8–12
Childhood Trilogy #3
Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation
Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein
A boy's magical first train ride from Alabama to Ohio turns confusing when his new friend is suddenly separated from him
Ages 6–9
American Girl Historical Characters
Meet Addy: An American Girl
Connie Porter
Experience different eras of the American past through the eyes of girls who face the challenges and joys of their speci
Ages 8–12
