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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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A Wreath for Emmett Till
Marilyn Nelson
A sophisticated wreath of poems honors the memory of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till and his pivotal role in the American
Ages 12–18
Anger Is a Gift
Mark Oshiro
Struggling with panic attacks and a school that feels like a prison, Moss must choose between being consumed by fear or
Ages 14–18
Crow
Barbara Wright
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair, this story explores finding your voice am
Ages 10–14
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Sounder
William H. Armstrong
After his father is jailed, a young boy finds solace in his dog, Sounder, and discovers a new sense of hope through the
Ages 9–13
Noughts & Crosses #1
Noughts & Crosses
Malorie Blackman
A forbidden romance between Sephy and Callum defies a society divided by power and race, but a sudden explosion threaten
Ages 13–18
The Shoes Fit for a King
Helen E. Bill
For the child processing trauma or prejudice, this powerful memoir shows how literature and inner strength can help a yo
Ages 14–18
For Lamb
Lesa Cline-Ransome
In the Jim Crow South, a studious girl’s simple act of friendship with a white neighbor sparks a tragic chain of events
Ages 14–18
Picture Bride
Yoshiko Uchida
Armed with only a photograph, Hana arrives in 1917 San Francisco to meet a husband she has never seen before the turmoil
Ages 12–18
Out of Darkness
Ashley Hope Pérez
For teens grappling with the weight of history and systemic injustice. This story navigates the intersections of race an
Ages 14–18
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Jackie Robinson
Andrea Thorpe
For the child grappling with unfairness or learning about the heroes who stood up against it. A magical journey into the
Ages 8–12
The Arabus Family Saga #2
Jump Ship to Freedom
James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the courage it takes to claim one's own identity against systemi
Ages 10–14
Kill Her Twice
Stacey Lee
In 1930s Los Angeles, three sisters discover a movie star's body in a stable and must brave a corrupt city to solve the
Ages 12–18
Remarkable Lives: A Cultural Portrait
James Baldwin: Groundbreaking Author and Civil Rights Activist
Susan Henneberg
Follow the life of an author who channeled his experiences with racism and his identity as a gay man into powerful liter
Ages 10–14
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Basket Counts
Matt Christopher
For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta
Ages 8–12
Day of Tears
Julius Lester
The skies weep as a desperate man prepares the largest slave auction in history, told through the many voices of those s
Ages 11–15
Children's Ancient History Books
Ancient Peoples of Africa: From Egypt to the Great Zimbabwe Empire
Left Brain Kids
For the child grappling with self-worth and the weight of societal beauty standards, this story explores the deep need f
Ages 14–18
Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
Two boys and their families navigate daily life in 1930s Germany as the shadows of Hitler's rise to power begin to chang
Ages 10–15
Kindness for Kids #1
Kindness for Boys
Alan Watts, Steve Brewer
For children navigating divided communities or seeking their place in the world. This story explores how one boy's extra
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #56
Keep Out, Claudia!
Ann M. Martin
For the child noticing they are being treated differently because of their heritage, or any reader learning to navigate
Ages 8–12
Underground to Canada
Barbara Smucker
Two brave girls navigate the dangerous path of the Underground Railroad as they attempt a daring escape from a Mississip
Ages 9–13
The Third Grade Reader
Madelyne Eloise
For the child asking about fairness in history or learning about the resilience of Black communities in the face of syst
Ages 8–12
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
An eleven-year-old boy becomes a fugitive on the streets of Chicago's South Side after a gang initiation goes tragically
Ages 12–18
The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
In 1958 Little Rock, quiet Marlee must find her voice when her friendship with the new girl, Liz, is caught in the middl
Ages 10–14
When You Look Like Us
Pamela N. Harris
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and the fear that their loved ones are invisible to a world that doe
Ages 13–18
