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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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How the Boogeyman Became a Poet
Tony Keith Jr.
Tony finds the strength to embrace his identity and his voice through the power of performance art in this raw and hones
Ages 14–18
Pavel and the Tree Army
Heidi Smith Hyde
A Russian Jewish immigrant joins the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, finding strength as he pla
Ages 6–10
Queen of Physics
Teresa Robeson
Chien-Shiung Wu became a trailblazing nuclear physicist, overcoming immense barriers and proving her brilliance in a wor
Ages 5–9
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The Risen Horse
Karen Taschek
Fifteen-year-old Isabel finds her world expanding in unexpected ways when she is sent to the Carlisle School.
Ages 12–18
From One Experience to Another
M. Jerry Weiss (editor)
Fifteen celebrated authors pull back the curtain on their own lives to reveal the real-world inspirations that grew into
Ages 12–18
The Mixed + Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing
Namalee Bolle
For the teenager or young adult who feels like they sit between worlds, this supportive guide offers tools for navigatin
Ages 13–18
Faded Red Beads
Monica Hargrave
For the child adjusting to a big move or seeking to understand their place in a complicated world. Discover how family h
Ages 8–12
Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday
Alexis De Veaux
For the teen navigating the complexities of artistic genius, the weight of history, and the courage required to find one
Ages 12–18
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America
Margarita Longoria
Personal essays, poems, and graphic stories celebrate the vibrant and complex reality of growing up Mexican-American in
Ages 12–18
The Truth of Right Now
Kara Lee Corthron
A traumatic event leaves Lily struggling with her identity until a friendship with a young artist offers a path toward s
Ages 14–18
Ballet Is Not For Muslim Girls
Mariam S. Pal
For the child who has been told their dreams don't fit their background, this story offers a path to pursuing passion wh
Ages 4–8
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Daniel R. Faust
For the child who needs to see that staying true to their identity is a superpower. Learn how Ibtihaj Muhammad broke bar
Ages 8–12
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
For the child who feels small when others struggle to say their name correctly, this story transforms names into beautif
Ages 4–8
Scholastic First Biographies
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges, Grace Maccarone
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This simple autobiography helps young readers understand courag
Ages 4–8
Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridges' First Day of School
Irène Cohen-Janca
For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to stand alone. A poetic, evocative look at Ruby Bridges'
Ages 6–10
Dear America #18
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping
Barry Denenberg
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or injustice, this diary offers a personal window into holding onto
Ages 9–14
Shooting Kabul
N.H. Senzai
For the child grappling with the guilt of a mistake or the fear of being an outsider. This story explores navigating a n
Ages 8–12
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist
Julie Leung
For the child who loves to draw or wonders how movies are made, this story honors the resilience needed to pursue art wh
Ages 4–9
Sophia Scrooby Preserved
Martha Bacon
A young girl's journey takes her from an African village to American slavery and London fame as she searches for a famil
Ages 10–14
The Chosen One: Triumphs of a Black Girl in the Ivy League
Echo Brown
For the teen feeling the weight of family expectations while navigating high-pressure spaces where they don't see themse
Ages 14–18
Home of the Brave
Allen Say
After a kayaking accident, a man finds himself transported through the memories and hardships of children living in inte
Ages 7–12
The Factory #1
Undercover Latina
Aya de León
For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for
Ages 10–14
Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad
Monica Edinger
Young Magulu is stolen from her home and thrust onto the slave ship Amistad, beginning a harrowing journey toward a land
Ages 9–13
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. McKissack
A young girl in 1950s Nashville overcomes obstacles and segregation on a determined journey toward the one place where s
Ages 4–9
