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Experiencing Racism
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Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Eyes of the Emperor
Graham Salisbury
After Pearl Harbor, sixteen-year-old Eddie Okuba enlists to prove his loyalty, only to face a shocking and menial secret
Ages 12–17
Odetta: The Queen of Folk
Samantha Thornhill
Trace the powerful life of Odetta, whose incredible voice rose from the Jim Crow South to become a defining force in the
Ages 4–8
Finding My Voice
Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Ellen Sung balances the pressures of her traditional Korean family with the challenges of life in an all-white town in t
Ages 12–18
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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
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
The Collected Works of Langston Hughes #12
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
Sandy grows up in a poor but loving African-American family that sacrifices everything to ensure he gets the education a
Ages 12–18
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 Classics
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: A Novel in Dialogue
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
