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Experiencing Racism
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Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
807 books
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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
Maizy Chen's Last Chance
Lisa Yee
Maizy spends the summer at her family's Minnesota restaurant, where she uncovers old secrets and confronts modern challe
Ages 8–12
The Buxton Trilogy #3
The Journey of Little Charlie
Christopher Paul Curtis
Twelve-year-old Little Charlie heads north to settle his late father’s debt, only to face a life-changing choice when he
Ages 10–14
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Ludie's Song
Dirlie Herlihy
A quiet friendship between a young white girl and a Black family in 1950s Georgia faces the harsh and dangerous realitie
Ages 10–14
Long Journey Home
Julius Lester
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of freedom. These stories offer a raw, dignified l
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
Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story
Sarah Myer
Sarah uses anime and cosplay to process her anger and find her voice while facing racist bullying in this moving graphic
Ages 14–18
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
For the child who notices unfairness and wants to help, this handbook provides clear answers and practical tools to unde
Ages 9–12
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness, this memoir shows how creativity and hope can flourish
Ages 10–14
A Picture Book Biography #14
A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson
David A. Adler
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how courage and fairness are just as important as a home run.
Ages 6–9
I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment
Jerry Stanley
For the child grappling with questions of fairness and identity. This true story uses personal accounts to explore the l
Ages 10–14
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
The Color of Fire
Ann Rinaldi
Amidst fire and hysteria in 1741 New York, Phoebe must choose between her own safety and saving her friend from a commun
Ages 10–14
Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers
Lois-Ann Yamanaka
Lovey Nariyoshi navigates the vibrant, complex world of Hilo, Hawaii, searching for her own identity amidst family strug
Ages 14–18
A History of Me
Adrea Theodore
For the child who feels out of place as the only person of color in their classroom, finding strength in the powerful le
Ages 4–8
Girls Survive #6
Lily and the Great Quake
Veeda Bybee
Separated from her parents during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, twelve-year-old Lily must guide her brother through
Ages 8–12
Beacon Hill Boys
Ken Mochizuki
A Japanese American teenager in 1970s Seattle navigates family expectations and his own rising anger while searching for
Ages 12–17
M.L.K.: Journey of a King
Tonya Bolden
Archival photographs and historical accounts reveal the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his tireless work
Ages 10–14
Making Friends with Billy Wong
Augusta Scattergood
In 1952 Arkansas, Azalea and Billy Wong form an unlikely bond as they navigate a summer of family responsibilities and l
Ages 8–12
Sugar Town Queens
Malla Nunn
For the teenager navigating the complexities of mixed-race identity and the weight of family secrets within a community
Ages 12–18
Oscar: The Life and Music of Oscar Peterson
Reva Marin
For the young musician discovering their craft or the reader learning about the hurdles of racial prejudice in history t
Ages 10–16
Harlem Hellfighters
J. Patrick Lewis
The 369th Infantry Regiment, a legendary unit of African American soldiers, displays incredible bravery while serving on
Ages 8–12
Where I Belong
Marcia Argueta Mickelson
For the teen navigating the tension between their private identity and public perception while standing up for their fam
Ages 12–18
