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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2001
The Land
A boy of mixed heritage seeks his own land in a divided post-Civil War world.
416 pages· 118,586 words· Est. 13 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,756 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Books About Race · 10 titles considered
The Best Race Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about race? 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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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Race
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 11–16 · 2003
Locomotion
By Jacqueline Woodson · Book #1 in the Locomotion series
An orphaned boy uses poetry to cope and reunite with his sister.
144 pages· 11,491 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,460 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2018
Like Vanessa
By Tami Charles, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)
A girl enters a pageant, discovering self-worth beyond crowns.
288 pages· 65,196 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 892 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$899
Board Book · Ages 0–3
The Deep Sea Race
By Thais Mesquita (Illustrator), Virginia Dashwood
Dive into an underwater race and lead your swimmer to victory!
28 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1972
The Toothpaste Millionaire
By Jean Merrill
Two kids create affordable toothpaste, facing math challenges and unexpected success.
129 pages· 17,960 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,313 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
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$2659
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2012
Boy21
By Matthew Quick, Jaime Valero Martínez (Translator)
Two teens find hope and redemption through basketball in a town ruled by darkness.
280 pages· 51,992 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,001 ratings
$27.99Save 5%
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
Barack
Discover the journey of a boy who became a president.
32 pages· 1,009 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Eb & Flow
Two tweens, one fight, ten days to rethink everything.
224 pages· 27,088 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,035 ratings
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$2522
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17
Contender (Turtleback School & Library)
A young man in Harlem confronts loyalty, violence, and the possibility of a different future after his best friend's arrest.
240 pages· 37,569 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 4,814 ratings
$26.55Save 5%
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy (Graphic Novel)
Four sisters navigate life's challenges in NYC, seeking strength in family bonds.
256 pages· 14,295 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,998 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
