I am still a relatively new librarian going into my fourth year, but I wanted to offer a selection of books I’ve either read to my students regarding race and racism, or have been recommended to me.
Unfortunately I have focused so much on making sure Lila has bilingual books, we do not currently have a lot that have to do with the continuous struggle of the black community. A few of these books I am ordering for my own children, and a few I will also take to my library and read aloud to my students.
I saved these Amazon links through my affiliate network because it was the easiest way from my phone while juggling twins. However, I recommend you read that summary and then make any purchases from a local bookstore. 🙂
Another option is to look into the ebook and audio book resources offered by your local library, or even school library. I found a couple of these as audiobooks through Hoopla, and a couple as ebooks.
Please leave your own recommendations in the comments. xoxo
Preschool and early elementary:
A is for Activist
The Skin I’m In
The Colors of Us
Amazing Grace
The Day You Begin
Honeysmoke
Hair Love
Not Quite Snow White
Sulwe
Here We Are
You Hold Me Up
Last Stop on Market Street
I Love My Hair
We’re Different We’re the Same
All the Colors of the Earth
The Skin You Live In
Whoever You Are
When Aidan Became a Brother
Same Same But Different
Julian is a Mermaid
I Am Brown
Don’t Touch My Hair
All the Colors We Are
The Name Jar
Mama’s Nightingale
Upper Elementary/Middle Grades
A Place to Land
When a Bully is President
Daddy, There’s a Noise Outside
Something Happened in Our Town
The Wedding Portrait
Not My Idea
Young Adult
The Hate U Give
Dear Martin
All American Boys
