Racism and Anti-Racism: Recommended reads for children and teens

Updated April 9, 2024
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Frizzy
Ortega, Claribel A.
Paper Book
New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's Frizzy is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming graphic novel shows the radical power of...
Also available in eBook format.

2

Eyes that kiss in the corners
Ho, Joanna
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR's 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award...
Also available in eBook format.

3

Racism explained to my daughter
Ben Jelloun, Tahar
Paper Book
A translation of French novelist, poet, and critic Tahar Ben Jelloun's dialogue with his 10 year-old daughter in which he explains racism. Includes essays by Williams Ayers, Lisa D. Delpit, David Mura, and Patricia Williams, as well as an introduction by Bill Cosby. 5.7.5". Annotation copyrighted by...
Un texte qui reaffirme le role de l'education dans la lutte contre le racisme. Pense et ecrit en priorite pour des enfants entre 8 et 14 ans, il s'adresse egalement aux parents. Avec une reflexion sur l'impact du terrorisme islamiste sur les comportements xenophobes.

4

Our skin : a first conversation about race
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed...
Also available in eBook format.

5

Me and white supremacy
Saad, Layla F.
Paper Book
How do we give young people the tools they need to actively dismantle racism and create a better world for everyone? From the author of the groundbreaking NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, Me and White Supremacy, Layla Saad's young readers' edition is a timely, crucial, and empowering guide for today's...
Also available in eBook format.

6

The tryout
Soontornvat, Christina
Paper Book
Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. An Instant #1 Bestseller! "A captivating middle...
Also available in eBook format.

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The black kids
Hammonds Reed, Christina
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller A William C. Morris Award Finalist "Should be required reading in every classroom." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin "A true love letter to Los Angeles." --Brandy Colbert, award...

Also available in eBook format.


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