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Experiencing Racism
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Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
During WWII, a boy moves to Utah and struggles to face the truth about his missing father and a new friend from a nearby
Ages 10–14
Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles
Tanya Lee Stone
For the young reader questioning what it means to be a hero when facing unfairness. This true story honors the Black sol
Ages 10–14
Mighty Inside
Sundee T. Frazier
For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels held back by a stutter, this story celebrates the courage it ta
Ages 10–14
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Same Sun Here
Silas House, Neela Vaswani
An immigrant girl in the city and a boy in rural Kentucky trade letters, discovering that despite their different worlds
Ages 9–12
When My Name was Keoko
Linda Sue Park
A brother and sister fight to protect their culture and pride during the Japanese occupation of Korea in World War II.
Ages 10–14
When the World Turned Upside Down
K. Ibura
For the child trying to make sense of big world events, this story explores how neighbors can lean on each other during
Ages 8–12
Show Me a Sign #2
Set Me Free
Ann Clare LeZotte
For the child exploring how everyone deserves a voice. A young Deaf teacher fights to free a student from isolation and
Ages 8–12
The Downstairs Girl
Stacey Lee
A lady’s maid in the 1890s South leads a double life as a famous anonymous columnist, using her wit to challenge the cit
Ages 12–18
The Perry Family #1
Invasion
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen processing the weight of duty and the harsh realities of inequality. A visceral look at the human cost of w
Ages 12–18
Scholastic First Biographies
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtney Baker
For the young child asking why things are sometimes unfair or why we celebrate MLK Day. This simple biography introduces
Ages 5–8
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Kwame Alexander, James Patterson
For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo
Ages 8–12
Unstoppable Octobia May
Sharon G. Flake
Ten-year-old Octobia May suspects a vampire lives in her 1953 boarding house, leading her into a mystery filled with nei
Ages 9–12
The Year of Goodbyes: A True Story of Friendship, Family, and Farewells
Debbie Levy
For the child grappling with the pain of parting or learning about the gravity of history through the personal lens of f
Ages 10–14
The Black Queen
Jumata Emill
For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we
Ages 14–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Adaline Falling Star
Mary Pope Osborne
For the child grappling with being caught between two worlds, this story offers a mirror for finding strength in a multi
Ages 8–12
Project Mulberry
Linda Sue Park
Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d
Ages 8–12
Internment
Samira Ahmed
Forced into a terrifying internment camp in a futuristic America, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must find the courage to
Ages 14–18
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren
Ages 4–12
Across a War-Tossed Sea
L.M. Elliott
For the child grappling with being away from home or navigating a completely new culture. This WWII story explores how t
Ages 10–14
Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
A legendary runaway with amazing athletic feats attempts to heal the racial rifts of a divided small town through his my
Ages 8–12
Li on Angel Island
Veeda Bybee
For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or the pain of being separated from family, Li's journey offers a wi
Ages 8–12
Genesis Begins Again
Alicia D. Williams
For the child grappling with self-worth and identity, this powerful story navigates the complexities of colorism, family
Ages 9–13
Usborne Young Reading: True Stories
Martin Luther King
Rob Lloyd Jones
For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word
Ages 7–10
