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Books for Experiencing Racism – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Experiencing Racism

30 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Eyes of the Emperor

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

Cover of Tituba of Salem Village

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

Cover of The Story of Jackie Robinson

The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers

The Story of Jackie Robinson

For the child grappling with unfairness or learning about the heroes who stood up against it. A magical journey into the

Cover of Dragon's Gate

Golden Mountain Chronicles #6

For the young reader navigating a difficult transition or feeling like an outsider, this story honors the grit required

Cover of Kindness for Boys

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

Cover of Courage Has No Color

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

Cover of The Third Grade Reader

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

Cover of White Lilacs

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how a community finds strength when their

Cover of Rock and the River, The

Rock and the River, The

For the child navigating conflicting loyalties or questioning how to stand up for justice when the people they love disa

Cover of Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A

Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A

For the child grappling with unfairness or needing a hero of resilience. This biography follows Jackie Robinson's brave

Cover of The Legend of Buddy Bush

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

Cover of House of the Red Fish

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

Cover of Riot

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating a complex heritage and seeking courage when social tensions erupt into violence and systemic inj

Cover of Who Was Rosa Parks?

Who Was Rosa Parks?

Insha Fitzpatrick, Who HQ

For the child questioning why things aren't fair, this graphic biography shows how one woman's quiet courage ignited a m

Cover of Bad Boy: A Memoir

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

Cover of Ophie's Ghosts

Ophie's Ghosts #1

Justina Ireland

For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi

Cover of My Name Is Not Easy

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

Cover of Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr

Cover of Guest in the Promise Land

Guest in the Promise Land

For the young person navigating the complex realities of race and belonging in different social spaces. These stories ho

Cover of Fighting to Belong!: A Graphic Novel History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Fighting to Belong! #1

Fighting to Belong!: A Graphic Novel History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Amy Chu, Alexander Chang

For children exploring their roots or wondering about the history of their community, this graphic journey uncovers the

Cover of January's Sparrow

January's Sparrow

Patricia Polacco

For the child grappling with the reality of injustice and the meaning of true courage. This powerful historical story na

Cover of Finding Langston

Finding Langston #1

Finding Langston

Lesa Cline-Ransome

For the child navigating the deep loneliness of a move or the heavy silence of grief. This story explores how books and

Cover of Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Doreen Rappaport

For the child asking why things aren't always fair, this poetic biography uses Dr. King's own powerful words to explain

Cover of My Bicentennial Summer

G. Neri's True Adventures #2

My Bicentennial Summer

For the child exploring their place in the world, this verse memoir captures a biracial boy's journey through a summer o

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