Books About Friendship Across Racial Lines

The Best Friendship Across Racial Lines Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about friendship across racial lines? 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.

Ruby Lee & Me
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Friendship Across Racial Lines

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Ruby Lee & Me

By Shannon Hitchcock

In 1969, a new teacher challenges a town's prejudices, testing a friendship between two girls.

224 pages· 30,761 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 953 ratings
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Summary: In 1969 North Carolina, Sarah Beth Willis faces a world of change when Mrs. Smyre, the first black teacher, arrives at her all-white school. As Sarah Beth navigates the complexities of friendship with Ruby, a black girl, she grapples with questions of integration and prejudice. Amidst the town's unease, Mrs. Smyre's presence challenges long-held beliefs, offering a glimpse of unexpected possibilities. Can Sarah Beth and Ruby's friendship survive in a world resistant to change? Discover how one teacher's courage transforms a community and its future.
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