Books About Prejudice · 18 titles considered

The Best Prejudice Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about prejudice? 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.

Stella by Starlight
Meesh the Bad Demon #2: The Secret of the Fang:
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Prejudice

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Stella by Starlight

By Sharon M. Draper

A young girl confronts prejudice and fear as the Klan resurfaces in her town.

320 pages· 51,587 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,665 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Nugget & Fang

Can a shark and minnow defy nature and become friends?

40 pages· 535 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever

By Aaron Blabey · Book #10 in the The Bad Guys series

Aliens invade Earth, but the heroes' greatest enemy might be their own prejudices.

176 pages· 2,263 words· Est. 26 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,760 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020

Prairie Lotus

A girl faces prejudice while pursuing her dreams in 1880s America.

260 pages· 45,167 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Smeds and the Smoos

Two alien lovers defy family feuds to unite their worlds.

32 pages· 906 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,423 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Zootopia Junior Novelization (Disney Zootopia)

A rookie rabbit cop and a sly fox uncover a city conspiracy.

128 pages· 19,235 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Meesh the Bad Demon #2: The Secret of the Fang:

A demon must face a returning villain to save the world again.

304 pages· 8,035 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 370 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

We're Not from Here

Humans must win over alien hosts on a new planet to survive.

256 pages· 59,478 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,655 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Hero Two Doors Down

A boy's hero moves next door, challenging neighborhood prejudices.

208 pages· 24,593 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,266 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1994

Under the Blood-Red Sun

After Pearl Harbor, Tomi faces fear and loyalty as his family is torn apart.

272 pages· 55,440 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,727 ratings
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Prejudice Picture Books

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

Cyril and Pat

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A squirrel and a rat defy expectations to prove friendship transcends differences.

The Sneetches and Other Stories

Ages 5–8 · 1961

A group of creatures with stars on their bellies discriminate against those without stars, until a stranger comes and offers to add or remove stars for a price.

Cooking with the Sneetches
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Cooking with the Sneetches

Ages 4–6 · 2024

Sneetches sizzle and snack at a beach bonfire in a rhymed reading adventure.

More Than Spots & Stripes

2021

A children's tale challenges divisive ideas and promotes unity.

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Prejudice Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about prejudice for developing and independent readers.

Look Who's Playing First Base

Ages 8–11 · 1972

Can Mike balance friendship and team loyalty when a new player struggles?

Dr. Seuss

Ages 8–11 · 2005

Dive into history with engaging tales that bring the past to life.

Alice on the Island

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl's life is upended by war and her father's internment.

Zootopia

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A bunny cop and a sly fox tackle a city mystery.

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