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Experiencing Racism
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Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
807 books
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Bullying Hurts!: What Children Need to Learn About Bullying
Gloria Yelder
For the child navigating systemic unfairness or social hierarchies. This multilayered story explores justice, friendship
Ages 10–14
The Button Box
Bridget Hodder, Fawzia Gilani-Williams
For children navigating moments of exclusion or prejudice who need to see how their shared history can be a source of st
Ages 8–12
Wings of an Eagle
Billy Mills, Donna Janell Bowman
For the child needing inspiration to keep going when things feel unfair or difficult, this story of an Oglala Lakota run
Ages 4–8
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How It Went Down #1
How It Went Down
Kekla Magoon
For the teenager navigating a world of conflicting truths, this novel explores the impact of a community tragedy through
Ages 14–18
Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Emma Shevah
Dara is a born star, but when she’s rejected from the school play, she begins to wonder if her Cambodian roots are the r
Ages 8–12
Up Periscope! How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding
Jennifer Swanson
For the child who loves to build and needs to see that their big ideas belong in the world, even when others say they do
Ages 4–8
Dear America #39
The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy
Walter Dean Myers
Sixteen-year-old Joshua Loper documents the grit and hardship of his very first cattle drive under a harsh trail boss in
Ages 9–14
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
A Handful of Stars
Cynthia Lord
Lily and Salma bond over painting bee boxes in Maine, but a local pageant forces them to face the difficult realities of
Ages 8–12
The Cay #1
The Cay
Theodore Taylor
Stranded on a barren island after a shipwreck, a blinded boy must rely on a fellow survivor to navigate a dangerous new
Ages 9–14
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
My Red, White, and Blue
Alana Tyson
For children processing the difference between what our country's symbols promise and the reality of Black history, this
Ages 4–8
The Day of the Pelican
Katherine Paterson
Thirteen-year-old Meli and her family must flee their home in Kosovo, journeying through refugee camps to find a new beg
Ages 10–14
Boy 2.0 #2
Kid X
Tracey Baptiste
Coal Keegan is finally mastering his invisibility powers, but a string of pranks and a mysterious pursuer force him to d
Ages 8–12
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand
Leonie Agnew
For the child who feels the weight of family problems on their shoulders, this story explores using imagination and hope
Ages 8–12
Where the Streets Had a Name
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Thirteen-year-old Hayaat braves checkpoints and curfews on a journey from Bethlehem to Jerusalem to reach her grandmothe
Ages 11–15
Black Children Affirmations #1
Black Girl Magic
Mahogany L. Browne
This lyrical anthem blooms with strength and self-love, defying society's limits to celebrate the brilliance of Black gi
Ages 4–8
Borderline
Allan Stratton
Sami faces a nightmare at school and home when his father is accused of a crime, forcing him to fight for his family’s h
Ages 12–18
Armstrong & Charlie
Steven B. Frank
Ten students are bussed to a new school during 1970s desegregation, sparking a year of unexpected challenges and a life-
Ages 10–14
Notes From a Young Black Chef: A Memoir (Adapted for Young Adults)
Kwame Onwuachi with Joshua David Stein
Kwame Onwuachi shares his difficult rise from the Bronx to the heights of fine dining, navigating racism and poverty to
Ages 12–18
Let Me Hear a Rhyme
Tiffany D. Jackson
For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a friend while facing the complex realities of systemic injustice and
Ages 14–18
Here We Go Round
Alice McGill
For the child exploring their roots and the history of their community, this story navigates the strength of spirit foun
Ages 8–12
The Wonder of Charlie Anne
Kimberly Newton Fusco
Grief and hardship meet the sharp reality of 1930s racial prejudice as Charlie Anne tries to find her footing in Massach
Ages 8–12
