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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
James Sturm
Even with Jim Crow laws standing in his way, Satchel Paige rises to become a world-class athlete in this fictionalized a
Ages 9–14
When We Were Alone
David A. Robertson
A grandmother in her garden shares memories of a residential school, explaining how she held onto her language and cultu
Ages 4–8
Code Talker
Joseph Bruchac
Ned Begay turns a forbidden language into a secret weapon when he joins the Marines to send unbreakable codes during Wor
Ages 12–17
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Sugar
Jewell Parker Rhodes
For the child curious about how people from different worlds find common ground. This moving story explores the power of
Ages 8–12
Weedflower
Cynthia Kadohata
Uprooted from her California flower farm to an internment camp in the desert, twelve-year-old Sumiko clings to her dream
Ages 10–14
Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs
Mary E. Lyons
Through secret letters, nine-year-old Joseph Jacobs records his life in 1839 North Carolina as he searches for the truth
Ages 9–13
Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
Matt Faulkner
Caught between two worlds after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Koji Miyamoto faces prejudice both on the streets of San Fra
Ages 10–14
Hearts Unbroken #1
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
Biography from A to Z
Malcolm X: Force for Change
Kristin Thoennes Keller
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of
Ages 7–10
Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black
Dapo Adeola
For children navigating the complexities of systemic racism while seeking the courage to dream and embrace their identit
Ages 4–9
You Choose: History
The Civil Rights Movement
Heather Adamson
For the child curious about how individual choices shape history, this interactive guide lets them step into the shoes o
Ages 8–12
The World Beneath
Janice Warman
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this historical novel explores finding your voice and choosing a side
Ages 10–14
The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov
Ages 8–12
Through My Eyes
Ruby Bridges
A six-year-old girl stands at the center of history as she shares her personal experience of integrating a New Orleans e
Ages 8–12
Caroline McAlister Biographies #3
A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa
Caroline McAlister
For the child finding their way through difficult times, this story shows how simple materials and a resilient spirit ca
Ages 4–8
The Freedom Maze
Delia Sherman
For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,
Ages 10–14
Who Will Tell My Brother?
Marlene Carvell
A Native American teenager stands up against his high school's offensive mascot, discovering the deep strength of his an
Ages 12–18
They Called Us Enemy
George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
George Takei shares his childhood experience of being forced into a Japanese American internment camp and the impact it
Ages 12–18
Cheyenne Again
Eve Bunting
For children processing the pain of being forced to fit in or the struggle to hold onto their family heritage when every
Ages 6–10
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
Deadly Unna?
Phillip Gwynne
In a coastal Australian town, two football teammates from different backgrounds form a bond that challenges the prejudic
Ages 13–17
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
The Marrow Thieves #2
Hunting by Stars
Cherie Dimaline
For the teenager grappling with how to maintain their integrity and identity when faced with systemic cruelty and the we
Ages 14–18
Speed of Light
Sybil Rosen
Growing up in the 1950s South, an eleven-year-old girl confronts the harsh realities of racism and antisemitism within h
Ages 9–12
