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21 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
Clear
Eyes of the Emperor
Graham Salisbury
For the teen processing the pain of being treated as an outsider in their own country while trying to prove their loyalt
Ages 12–17
Tituba of Salem Village
Ann Petry
For the child grappling with the realization that justice isn't always fair. This historical novel explores the intersec
Ages 11–15
For Lamb
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the devastating impact of systemic injustice on innocent lives
Ages 14–18
Golden Mountain Chronicles #6
Dragon's Gate
Laurence Yep
For the young reader navigating a difficult transition or feeling like an outsider, this story honors the grit required
Ages 10–14
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
Courage Has No Color
Tanya Lee Stone
For the young reader questioning why certain voices are left out of history books and seeking the truth about courage in
Ages 10–18
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of perseverance follows a boy's attempt to restore
Ages 10–14
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness and the weight of family worry. A powerful look at resil
Ages 12–16
Riot
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen navigating a complex heritage and seeking courage when social tensions erupt into violence and systemic inj
Ages 12–18
Rock and the River, The
Kekla Magoon
For the child navigating conflicting loyalties or questioning how to stand up for justice when the people they love disa
Ages 10–14
White Lilacs
Carolyn Meyer
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how a community finds strength when their
Ages 10–14
Bad Boy: A Memoir
Walter Dean Myers
For the child who feels like they have to hide their love of reading or struggles to find their place between the street
Ages 12–18
My Name Is Not Easy
Debby Dahl Edwardson
For the child grappling with the pain of being away from home or the weight of a changing identity while navigating a sy
Ages 12–18
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr
Ages 8–14
Guest in the Promise 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
The Legendborn Cycle #1
Legendborn
Tracy Deonn
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the search for where they belong while discovering hidden laye
Ages 13–18
Dear Canada #21
Prisoners in the Promised Land
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
For the child grappling with the realization that history isn't always fair, this diary explores resilience while facing
Ages 9–14
How It Went Down
Kekla Magoon
For the teenager navigating a world of conflicting truths, this novel explores the impact of a community tragedy through
Ages 14–18
Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity
Youth Communication
For the teenager navigating the space between two worlds, these personal essays from Asian-American peers offer a mirror
Ages 12–18
Wings of Ebony #1
Wings of Ebony
J. Elle
For the teen navigating the tension between their neighborhood roots and a world that feels alien, exploring how to lead
Ages 14–18
Becoming Billie Holiday
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the teen processing the weight of systemic unfairness or seeking the strength to turn personal pain into powerful ar
Ages 12–18
