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Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism
Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Phillis's Big Test
Catherine Clinton
Young poet Phillis Wheatley must stand before a panel of skeptics in 1772 Boston to prove she is the true author of her
Ages 6–10
Follow the Leader
Vicki Winslow
Amanda faces the daunting reality of school integration in North Carolina alone after her best friend's parents choose a
Ages 8–12
Ophie's Ghosts #1
Ophie's Ghosts
Justina Ireland
For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi
Ages 8–12
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Bullying Has No Color
Zaa-Vonah Cooper
Follow Maud Martha through thirty-four snapshots of her life as she grows from a young girl into a woman amidst the vibr
Ages 14–18
The Cost of Knowing
Brittney Morris
Alex sees the future of everything he touches, but when he glimpses his brother's death, the present moment becomes a ra
Ages 12–18
The Singer and the Scientist
Lisa Rose
When singer Marian Anderson is turned away from a hotel in 1937, Albert Einstein opens his door, starting a beautiful fr
Ages 5–9
The Legend of Auntie Po
Shing Yin Khor
For the child grappling with unfairness or exploring their family's roots, this reimagined tall tale helps process syste
Ages 10–14
Aleutian Sparrow
Karen Hesse
An Aleut girl witnesses the forced relocation of her people during World War II in this moving story told through sequen
Ages 10–14
Jasper Jones
Craig Silvey
For the teen grappling with the weight of adult secrets and the realization that their quiet community hides deep-seated
Ages 14–18
My Name Is Sally Little Song
Brenda Woods
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the importance of family unity when facing systemic injustice.
Ages 9–13
The Power of Children: Ordinary Youth Making Extraordinary Differences
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Skip Berry, Andrew Kimmel
For the young reader grappling with unfairness in the world, this moving account shows how kids like Anne Frank and Ruby
Ages 8–14
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
Cynthia Levinson
For the young person starting to realize the power of their own voice and wanting to know how kids their age have change
Ages 10–18
The Golem's Mighty Swing
James Sturm
For the child navigating prejudice or exclusion, this graphic novel uses a Jewish legend to explore standing tall and st
Ages 10–15
Adem's Cross
Alice Mead
Adem must find a way to survive amidst the violence of occupied Kosovo after his family is targeted for their peaceful r
Ages 12–16
My Name Is Not Easy
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Three Iñupiaq brothers struggle to hold onto their culture and family bonds after being sent away to a remote Alaskan bo
Ages 12–18
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph shares personal stories and expert interviews to offer a candid, essential guide on recognizing bias an
Ages 12–18
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
Against a backdrop of segregation and learning struggles, a young boy finds a quiet sanctuary in his sketchbook on his w
Ages 8–14
Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child exploring their place in the world and the history of their family, this lyrical memoir helps process iden
Ages 10–14
Crocodile Burning
Michael Williams
A young man from Soweto sees his world expand and transform when he earns a spot in a musical production bound for the b
Ages 12–17
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice
Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes
For the young reader seeking inspiration on how to channel their talents into a stand for justice, even when the world i
Ages 12–18
Guests in the Promised Land
Kristin Hunter
For the young person navigating the complex realities of race and belonging in different social spaces. These stories ho
Ages 10–14
Home to Medicine Mountain
Chiori Santiago
Two brothers sent to a rigid boarding school far from home rebel against their surroundings and hop a train to find thei
Ages 6–10
Everything We Never Had
Randy Ribay
For families navigating the quiet distances between generations, this powerful novel explores how heritage and history c
Ages 13–18
Kira-Kira
Cynthia Kadohata
Sisters Katie and Lynn find 'glittering' moments of joy together even as their family faces a difficult move and the hea
Ages 10–14
