Books About Antiracism · 67 titles considered

The Best Antiracism Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about antiracism? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

New Kid

By Jerry Craft · Book #1 in the New Kid series

A young artist navigates two worlds, struggling to fit in at a new school.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King Award (2020)
249 pages· 14,169 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 62,474 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Brown Girl Dreaming

A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.

366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,538 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8

The Proudest Blue

By Hatem Aly (Illustrator), Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali (Illustrator) · The Proudest Blue series

Two sisters navigate their first day of school with one of them wearing a hijab for the first time.

40 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,621 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

What Is Given from the Heart

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

32 pages· 1,095 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973

I Have a Dream

Discover the power of a dream that changed history.

40 pages· 585 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,762 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

The Old Truck

An old truck and a girl's dreams revive a farm.

48 pages· 90 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,628 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Big Papa and the Time Machine

A boy and his grandpa journey through time to discover the essence of bravery.

40 pages· 743 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Let the Children March

Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.

40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 2,109 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

The Undefeated

By Kwame Alexander, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

A tribute to the black individuals who paved the way for future generations in America.

40 pages· 254 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 7,475 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Black Is a Rainbow Color

By Angela Joy, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

A child explores the profound meaning of Black beyond the rainbow's colors.

40 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,599 ratings
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Antiracism Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about antiracism for the youngest readers and listeners.

Whoever You Are

Ages 0–3 · 1997

Discover the universal bond that unites children worldwide.

Whose Knees Are These?

Ages 2–4 · 2006

Celebrate a baby's charming knees in this playful, interactive rhyme.

Whose Toes Are Those?
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Whose Toes Are Those?

Ages 0–3 · 2006

Discover the joy of tiny toes in a playful rhyme.

All Kinds of People

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover the vibrant diversity of skin shades in everyday life.

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Antiracism Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about antiracism for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Just Ask!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A group of children with different abilities and health conditions share their experiences and how they adapt to their challenges.

A Ride to Remember

Ages 6–9 · 2020

A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.

Mr. Lincoln's Way

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A principal must reach a bully to reveal the beauty in differences.

Hosea Plays On

Ages 3–9 · 2020

A musician's daily bus ride reveals a heartwarming secret purpose behind his soulful tunes.

I Am Human
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I Am Human

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young person navigates the complexities of being human.

The Colors of Us

Ages 4–8 · 1999

A girl discovers the diverse shades of brown in her world.

The Youngest Marcher

Ages 5–10 · 2017

A young girl boldly joins a civil rights protest, facing arrest to fight segregation.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

Ages 4–7 · 2015

A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.

Mixed Me!

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A mixed-race boy navigates questions about his identity with joy and energy.

Making Their Voices Heard

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Two iconic women defy prejudice, forging a friendship that changes their destinies.

Where Are You From?

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl seeks her abuelo's wisdom to answer a question about her true origins.

Charlie Takes His Shot

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A golfer challenges racial barriers to change the game forever.

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Antiracism Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about antiracism for developing and independent readers.

Harbor Me

Ages 10–+ · 2018

Six kids find solace and courage in a secret room where they share their hidden fears.

This Book Is Anti-Racist

Ages 12–18 · 2020

Uncover the roots of racism and learn to dismantle it for a more equitable world.

We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

Ages 9–12 · 2018

What do we tell our children in a world of division and prejudice?

Ghost Boys

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A boy's ghost seeks justice and understanding after a tragic police shooting.

What Lane?

Ages 10–13 · 2020

Stephen navigates two worlds, questioning if he can truly fit in both.

Not My Idea
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Not My Idea

Ages 6–10 · 2020

A child's journey to understand privilege and seek justice in a racially divided world.

Daddy Why Am I Brown?

2020

A child's journey to understand skin color sparks thoughtful conversations on identity and culture.

Let It Shine

Ages 10–12 · 2000

Ten women defy oppression, igniting change and inspiring generations.

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