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Books About Race & Social Inequality For Kids |
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The Sum of Us
by Heather McGhee
Now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers and activists, this New York Times best-seller, which doubles as a call to action, examines how damaging racism is to all people and offers hope and real solutions so we can all prosper.
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The Antiracist Kid
by Tiffany Jewell
"TheNew York Timesbest-selling author ofThis Book Is Anti-Racistteaches children the words, language and methods to recognize racism and injustice, empowering them to take action when they encounter it at home, at school and in the media. 75,000 first printing.
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Voices of Justice : Poems About People Working For A Better World
by George Ella Lyon
The former Poet Laureate of Kentucky presents an evocatively illustrated collection of poems inspired by the work of heroic activists, from Nelson Mandela and Jane Addams to Greta Thunberg and the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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How We Can Live
by Laleäna Garcia
"A nonfiction introduction to thirteen principles underlying the Black Lives Matter movement and organization, written in a style that children can understand and illustrated with portraits of icons, activists, and regular people"
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Best Believe
by NoNieqa Ramos
"Rhythmic verse presents three sisters who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to be pioneering activists in their Bronx community, focusing on schools, libraries, and the arts"
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Barrio Rising
by Maria Dolores Aguila
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California
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All Aboard the Schooltrain
by Glenda Armand
During the Great Migration in 1930's Louisiana, eight-year-old Jenny tries to understand why a man named Jim Crow is making trouble for her family
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I Am An Antiracist Superhero!
by Jennifer Nicole Bacon
"I am an Antiracist Superhero! is a story about 6-year-old Malik, who after learning about racism, decides to "change the world" by becoming an antiracist superhero. With the help of his parents, Malik learns that even when he is feeling scared, he can still be a superhero by Looking, Listening, Feeling, and Acting!
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Be, Black Girl, Be
by Taylor Darks
Joyful illustrations and poetic text convey a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth, sending positive words to instill them with confidence.
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Little Black Lives Matter
by Khodi Dill
An empowering, affirming picture book encourages young readers to find their inner heroes and see their own self-worth and agency through the acts of great Black heroes who came before them, including Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others
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An ABC of Equality
by Chana Ginelle Ewing
"From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities lead the way through the alphabet"
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If You're A Kid Like Gavin
by Gavin Grimm
Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone.
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A Hero Like Me
by Angela Joy
A young girl takes a stand for justice after she witnesses the 2020 toppling of a statue of a seventeenth century slave trader into an English harbor and encourages others to be couragous and support what is right
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We Are Free
by Colin Kaepernick
Invites even the youngest readers to embrace the Know Your Rights Camp ideals, an international movement that has inspired thousands of young people to rejoice in their inherent goodness, and to believe they are loved and worthy, just because.
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We Move The World
by Kari Lavelle
An empowering celebration of the small things that everyday kids can do to promote a better world shares relatable examples from the early lives of such luminaries as Martin Luther King Jr., Neil Armstrong and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A first picture book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Our Skin : A First Conversation About Race
by Megan Madison
"An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions."
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The Proudest Color!
by Sheila Modir
"Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she's happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in her hands. When she's sad, she feels a deep blue behind her eyes. But she isn't quite sure how to feel about the color of her skin. Kids at school tell her she is different, but her mother tells her to be proud!"
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Ally Baby Can Be Antiracist
by Williams, Nyasha
Ally Baby Can books introduce allyship to tiny change-makers! Perfect for shared reading with an adult. Ally Baby Can: Be Antiracist models how young kids can stand up for members of the BIPOC community in the fight against systemic racism. Extensive back matter includes important guidelines for allyship, a kid-friendly reading list, and other helpful resources for baby and you. It is never too early to learn about ways to change our world. --Amazon
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I See Color
by Valerie Bolling
Highlighting people such as Madonna Thunder Hawk, Basemah Atweh and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this picture book affirms people of color—of all shades—by celebrating their achievements and contributions to society.
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Love Grows Here
by Chloe Ito Ward
"After a racist encounter, an Asian American girl decides to fight hate by spreading love. Aiko learns that Japanese Americans were once put in prison camps in her own country-the US-and that there are still some people who don't like her, for no reason. But Aiko also learns that people respond to acts of kindness"
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Abolition Is Love
by Syrus Marcus Ware
Amelie learns about collective care, mutual aid, and abolitionist ideas as they help their parents get ready for the annual Prisoners' Justice Day
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I Am Somebody
by Nyasha Williams
As a young child goes about their day, they notice various forms of neglect and injustice, from littering to bullying, and remark that SOMEBODY should do something, until they realize they are the person who can affect change.
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