Raising children who are aware of and advocate for racial justice is important for fostering equality and inclusivity. Reading books on racial justice can be a powerful tool in teaching kids about diversity, empathy, and equality. Here are 15 recommended books that address racial justice for kids:
- “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz
- “A is for Activist” by Innosanto Nagara
- “The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson
- 4. “The Other Side” by Jacqueline Woodson
- “The Undefeated” by Kwame Alexander
- “Let’s Talk About Race” by Julius Lester
- “Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement” by Carole Boston Weatherford
- “Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation” by Duncan Tonatiuh
- “The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist” by Cynthia Levinson
- “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down” by Andrea Davis Pinkney
- 11. “Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965” by Jonah Winter
- “Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X” by Ilyasah Shabazz
- “Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice” by Marianne Celano
- “The Skin You Live In” by Michael Tyler
- “Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters” by Andrea Davis Pinkney
These books cover a range of topics related to racial justice and are suitable for children of various ages. Through engaging stories and diverse characters, these books can help spark conversations about racial equality, empathy, and social justice.