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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
807 books
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Freedom's School
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Lizzie and Paul head to a brand-new schoolhouse built for freed slaves, where their hunger for learning meets the challe
Ages 4–9
Belle Teal
Ann M. Martin
Fifth grade brings big changes for Belle Teal as her grandmother begins to lose her memory and her rural school undergoe
Ages 9–12
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work
Tiffany Jewell
These twenty essential lessons provide the vocabulary and tools needed to understand true history, confront injustice, a
Ages 10–16
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Out of Shadows
Jason Wallace
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A stark look at a boy navigating racial tensions and moral cho
Ages 13–18
Voices #3
Son of the Circus A Victorian Story
E. L. Norry
For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a
Ages 8–12
A Girl Called Boy
Belinda Hurmence
Blanche has little interest in her ancestors until she is mysteriously transported back to the American South in 1850 to
Ages 9–13
Dear Martin #1
Dear Martin
Nic Stone
After a violent encounter with police, honor student Justyce McAllister writes journals to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to
Ages 14–18
Dark Dude
Oscar Hijuelos
For the teenager grappling with how others see them versus who they really are. Rico's journey from Harlem to rural Wisc
Ages 14–18
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
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
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
