Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism

Washington Post 2017 KidsPost Summer Book Club selection!

A powerful story told through linked poems which raise questions of race and identity in an honest and tangible way for younger readers.

A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else.

A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else.

A powerful story told through linked poems which raise questions of race and identity in an honest and tangible way for younger readers.

A little girl and an extraordinary teddy bear share the secrets of a wondrous, sometimes puzzling world in this charming children's tale that celebrates diversity, from the acclaimed author of the schoolroom classic To Sir, With LoveLisbeth has a new best friend, her toy bear, Billingsly, who has one perfectly formed ear that is ideal for hearing what goes on in the world around him.

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide is a companion to Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan.

Barnes and Noble Book of the YearWinner of the Ethel Turner PrizeA stunning and important novel which covers important topics such as race, class and abuse of power in an exclusive secondary school in Melbourne, Australia.

A powerful new Noughts & Crosses story from legendary author Malorie Blackman, written for World Book Day 2019.

Barnes and Noble Book of the YearWinner of the Ethel Turner PrizeA stunning and important novel which covers important topics such as race, class and abuse of power in an exclusive secondary school in Melbourne, Australia.

The third Paul Faustino novel by multi-award-winning Mal Peet.

In a faraway kingdom, high up in the mountains, lived a people called the Jewels.

FINALIST2024 CHRISTIANITY TODAY BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULTS HONORABLE MENTIONWORLD MAGAZINE'S 2024 BEST CHILDREN'S FICTION NOVEL The Found Boys is a thrilling throwback buddy adventure for young readers.

Fifteen-year-old Katey (aka Kid) goes to school in the Gamea mall converted into a school run by corporate sponsors.

Jessica is a first grader who has an illness.

The biggest namesthe coolest soundsthe 40 most inspirational movers, shakers, and innovators in black music are here!

In a cruel empire, two teens fight to survive and resist their oppressors amid magic, alchemy, and an impossible mission.

Fans of Adib Khorram and Randy Ribay will love this coming-of-age debut about a Filipina American teen drowning under pressure and learning to trust her heart.

The third Paul Faustino novel by multi-award-winning Mal Peet.

Empower children to stand up for what is right with this picture book inspired by the real-life events around the statue of a slave trader, its toppling and heroic replacement.

This book was written for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren and for all children regardless of race, ethnicity, or country of origin, in order to present history not taught enough in schools.

A lynching.

What is more beautiful than seeing the bright colors of a rainbow in the sky after it rains?

The horrific real-life cost of fast fashion is exposed in this gripping tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole.

The day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything-his father, his home, and his dog, Rex.

Elsie witnesses the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping new story from award-winning author Tanya Landman.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.

A powerful and heart-rending exploration of a teenager's journey through grief, rage and getting caught in the criminal justice system from award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.