Racism and anti-racism Books

The place: Central Park, Earth. The time: Now. What does a migrating bird have to tell us humans about how to treat each other?Little Bird's Big Message is a picture book for age 0-5, with themes of antiracism, diversity, and kindness and social justice...

Imagine living in a world where everything is a shade of one color. Then, one day, quite by happenstance, you discover a door to a magical world where everything is a new color-something foreign and magical to your eyes. Your reaction catches the...

In the ancient land of Greece, a great creature lived on a mountain. Everyone thought this creature a monster, but he only thought of himself as Melvin. Join Melvin on his journey to use bravery and craftsmanship to win over friends and open hearts...

Nana Weathers invites the Moritas and their daughter, Kiko, for a cookout. Suddenly, the police call Mr. Morita about a break-in at his business. Everyone springs into action, including Boomer and friends. Meanwhile, an unexpected complication sidelines...

If you are looking for a story about inclusion, acceptance, and welcoming, this award winning book is for you! This is a story about a sunflower that blows into a perennial garden. Suzy sunflower is considered a weed by Mr. Gardeners since he did not...

When Victoria's beloved red balloon floats away at the county fair, she never imagines it will lead to an out-of-this-world adventure! In a dream that feels amazingly real, Victoria travels to a distant planet where she meets Nova, a friendly three-eyed...

Cuddles is convinced that she is going to camp, but what does she discover? She is at a kennel for miniature Dachshunds! She thinks she is better than wiener dogs. The little dogs don't like her behaviour towards them. They start to treat her the way she...

Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Join Alex as he navigates a new school, deals with new friends and bullies alike, and proves that...

Emma and the Magical Pride Parade follows young Emma on her first Pride adventure with her two uncles.Together, they explore colorful celebrations filled with kindness, unity, and unforgettable characters-from glitter fairies and rainbow unicorns to...

The Big Pride Month Art Show is a heartwarming story about a diverse classroom preparing for their Pride Month art show.Under the guidance of their encouraging teacher, Ms. Jordan, each student creates a unique piece that celebrates their identity,...

"Pride Month Parade with My Two Moms" is an uplifting children's book that follows Juna, a young child eager to celebrate diversity, family, and unity.Throughout the year, Juna and their community organize meaningful events-from parades and festivals to...

Leonie ist jetzt schon sechs Jahre alt und gehört nun gar nicht mehr zu den ganz kleinen Kindern, worauf sie sehr stolz ist. Sie wollte schon immer lieber zu den Großen gehören. Wenn man groß ist, dann darf man und kann man mehr Sachen machen, als wenn...

Connie is an outgoing 6th grader in an Indiana school. As a Christian, she tries to build a relationship with her classmates, including Amelia. New to Indiana, Amelia ignores Connie because she has adopted her father's negative views about people of...

Bokang's life is falling apart as his family spirals into poverty and conflict over his father's gambling and alcohol addiction.Bokang Damane is a talented outsider, a dreamer, at his prestigious school. His problems mount after writing an essay not even...

In Clyde Hall's debut adolescent novel, "The Secret Weapon: A Dream Deferred," he thoroughly articulates how easily people attempt to impose the same limitations on others that have been placed on them (intentionally or unintentionally). There are three...

How does a blue bear in a bow tie fit in when he lives in a small town of brown, bare bears? Perhaps he just needs to discover his own friends as he sets off in his bear plane to explore the world.A magical, heartwarming fun-to-read rhyming children's...

12-year-old Coby is navigating a complicated world.It's summer in 1980s Texas, and Coby heads to work with his dad, B.B., a logger. At the logging site, Coby is thrust headlong into a fight for the forest and its spirit, for his family, and for his own...

Rooth is an open-minded young girl who is born into a narrow-minded world of conflict and opposition. Refusing to accept the partial views of those around her, she lets her curious eyes wander around all sides of a Trooth.The elders are dismayed but the...

Cosmopolitan City is brought to you by the young members of the Cosmopolitan Arts Youth Group, in celebration of their multicultrual home-city of Leicester.Cosmopolitan Arts' work focuses on celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, to break down...

'Do not venture out of the hippo space,' Mummy hippo warns Miss hippo, 'I do not trust these Biryani eating animals.' But Miss hippo wants to travel. She wants to have adventures and make new friends. So, she ventures out and when she spots the tigers...

Do you consider yourself an open-minded, tolerant, and understanding person? Do you stand against racism and support the equality of all humans?If yes, then this fantastic coloring book with messages of tolerance and kindness is precisely for you! We are...

Ageism is discrimination against a certain age group. It mostly affects older people, who are often ignored or dismissed because of their age. Younger people can experience ageism as well. Find out how to spot ageism and what you can do to help end it in...

Talking about racism is hard. Often people just don't know what to say, so they say nothing. It's important to learn what racism is. Find out why some people are racist and what you can do if you see or experience racism. The more information you have,...

I Will Make a Difference is a fun, educational, and interactive children's book that teaches children about racism and anti-oppression. By teaching our children appropriate language, we give them the power to understand the world around them. 

My Mommy Taught Me About Microaggressions, is a children's book that introduces the concept of microaggressions as quick moments of hurtful actions, gestures or words that can be done by accident or on purpose. Young children begin to pick up on...

When a racial tragedy divides a college town, a student free-speech club stands for unity amid violent demands for its termination."A breath of fresh air!" Especially for teens, this modern YA novel teaches crucial ideas and skills needed today more than...

A Cute Children's Book to help Kids understand and get through Parental Divorce or Separation.Join Drew and his dragon Diggory Doo on this uplifting story to help a friend during the most difficult change in his life when his parents live apart and he's...

Having a pet dragon is so much fun.He can sit, roll over, and play...He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things...But what if your dragon is always afraid of doing Hard Things?What if he gives up easily on anything that's...

In the midst of World War II, a boy named Alfred explores the train tracks near his home, when he runs into Kiku, who at first seems terrified to have been discovered. It turns out that Kiku is of Japanese descent, and though he was born in America, his...

When treebles of a different color come to the Kingdom of Treeb, the king refuses to accept the new arrivals and does his best to keep them and their ways on the other side of the river. Learn how his people learn to enjoy their neighbors in spite of...

Ouvre les yeux ! C'est l'heure des leçons ! Écoute bien les Équi-Champions !Les Équi-Champions sont les membres d'un groupe inclusif bien déterminés à tout savoir du monde et à aider leur prochain. Rejoignez Ang, Basma, Riley, Erika et Manjeet qui...

When Mylo the moose is born, he wobbles on his green legs. He learns how to walk, where to sleep, and what to eat. But when it's time to meet the other creatures of the forest, Mylo doesn't fit in. The bird laughs. The bunny scorns him. A herd of moose...

Open your eyes! Ready your ears! It's time to learn with the Ace Compeers!The Ace Compeers are back for their second book, this time to learn about the concept of race. And, boy, is race complicated! On the hunt for answers, the Compeers explore the...

Suzie suddenly discovers that looking different from your friends can be a cause of conflict. With mom's help, Suzie understands that we are all wonderfully made and we can celebrate our differences and overcome our conflicts.

BLACK HISTORY HAS NOT ALWAYS BEEN PRETTY, but the strides that black people have made is a beautiful thing.  From being enslaved for hundreds of years, to fighting for freedom, to trying to eradicate racism, black people have endured nearly...