Books About Ethnic Relations

The Best Ethnic Relations Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

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Orange for the Sunsets
World in Between
Signs of Survival
If I Ever Get Out of Here
The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Ethnic Relations

Orange for the Sunsets
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

By Tina Athaide

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 965 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Uganda under Amin's rule, Asha and Yesofu's friendship transcends cultural divides. But when Indians are ordered to leave, their world shatters. As tensions rise and soldiers patrol, Asha clings to the familiar, while Yesofu is torn between loyalty and a hopeful future. With their friendship on the line, can they find the courage to let go?
The Diary of a Young Girl
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Diary of a Young Girl

By Anne Frank, Susan Massotty (Translator)

A young girl hides from Nazis, documenting her life in a secret attic, revealing courage and humanity's frailty.

400 pages· 100,270 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,309,129 ratings
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Mass Market Paperbound
Summary: In Nazi-occupied Holland, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank hides with her family in a secret attic. Her diary captures the tension, fear, and fleeting moments of joy during their two-year confinement. As Anne navigates adolescence amidst the constant threat of discovery, her words reveal a profound resilience and a poignant glimpse into her inner world. This uncut edition unveils her complex relationship with her mother and her emerging self-awareness, offering a deeper understanding of her indomitable spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
World in Between
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

World in Between

By Kenan Trebincevic, Susan Shapiro (Author/Illustrator)

A boy's life is upended by war, leading to a perilous escape and a new beginning.

375 pages· 84,129 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 297 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Kenan's world shatters when war engulfs Bosnia, trapping his family with dwindling supplies and constant danger. After ten harrowing months, they escape with the help of allies, but their journey is far from over. As Kenan navigates a new life in the United States, he must confront the challenges of exile and the hope of starting anew. Will resilience and community be enough to rebuild his dreams? Discover a gripping tale of survival and the enduring power of hope.
Chance
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2020

Chance

By Uri Shulevitz

A young artist's journey through war-torn Europe reveals hope and resilience.

Golden Kite Award (2021)
336 pages· 30,302 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 916 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a gripping memoir, young Uri and his family flee Nazi-occupied Warsaw, embarking on a perilous journey to the Soviet Union. Amidst constant danger, Uri discovers his artistic voice, a beacon of hope in a world of chaos. This vivid tale of survival and creativity explores the power of family and the unexpected twists of fate. Will Uri's newfound passion help him navigate the challenges ahead?
Signs of Survival
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Signs of Survival

By Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene

Two sisters, one hearing, one deaf, must survive the Holocaust's horrors together.

128 pages· 12,680 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,581 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1940s Czechoslovakia, young Renee becomes her deaf family's ears as Nazi soldiers approach. When their parents are taken, Renee and her sister Herta flee, only to face capture and the horrors of Bergen-Belsen. Communicating through sign language, they rely on each other to endure illness, death, and starvation. This true story of survival and sisterhood reveals the strength found in love and resilience amidst unimaginable darkness. Will they find a way to survive and honor their past? Discover the power of their bond in this gripping memoir.
The Girl Who Survived
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Girl Who Survived

By Carol Bierman, Bronia Brandman

A young girl risks everything to survive Auschwitz during WWII.

89 pages· 18,081 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 749 ratings
Paperback
Summary: In WWII Poland, eleven-year-old Bronia faces unimaginable horrors as she smuggles goods to keep her family alive in a ghetto. When she's sent to Auschwitz, survival seems impossible. Yet, through courage and unexpected kindness, Bronia's story becomes one of resilience and hope. Will she defy the odds and live to tell her tale? Discover the gripping journey of one of Auschwitz's youngest survivors, vividly brought to life with archival photos.
If I Ever Get Out of Here
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2013

If I Ever Get Out of Here

By Eric Gansworth

A boy hides his poverty from a new friend while facing a bully's wrath.

American Indian Youth Literature Honor (2014)
368 pages· 99,668 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,546 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1975, Lewis Blake navigates life on the Tuscarora reservation, where music is his escape. When George, a newcomer, befriends him, Lewis hides his family's poverty, fearing judgment. Meanwhile, he faces relentless bullying from Evan, who seems unstoppable. As Lewis juggles friendship and secrecy, he wonders if George will stand by him once the truth is revealed. Can music and friendship overcome the barriers of prejudice and poverty?
The Vine Basket
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013

The Vine Basket

By Josanne La Valley

A young girl races against time to craft baskets and escape a grim future.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2014)
256 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 475 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Mehrigul dreams of school, but her reality is the family farm. With the threat of a factory looming, her only chance lies in crafting baskets for an American buyer. As storms rage and her hands bleed, Mehrigul battles her father's scorn and the ticking clock. Can her determination and artistry change her fate, or will time run out? Discover the gripping journey of resilience and hope.
Beyond the Green
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

Beyond the Green

A girl fights to keep her foster sister from returning to her birth mother.

240 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1979 Utah, Britta's world shatters when her foster sister, Dori, is set to return to her birth mother. Determined to keep Dori, Britta faces a heart-wrenching battle that challenges her understanding of family. As she grapples with anger and desperation, Britta must confront her own biases and the complexities of love and belonging. Will she risk everything to hold onto her sister, or will she find a new definition of family? This poignant journey explores the bonds that tie us together and the courage it takes to let go.
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