Books About Lynching

The Best Lynching Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about lynching? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Lynching

Who Was Ida B. Wells?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

Who Was Ida B. Wells?

A former slave becomes a pioneering journalist and civil rights leader.

112 pages· 8,156 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 286 ratings
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Summary: Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells rises to challenge injustice as a fearless journalist and activist. Freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, she confronts racial prejudice and fights for equality. As she co-owns a newspaper and helps found the NAACP, Ida's relentless pursuit of justice shapes the civil rights movement. Will her efforts secure a future of equality and rights for all?