Introducing children and teens to these difficult topics is essential to achieve lasting peace, justice and an end to racism. Here is a list of recommended children and youth books from Miriam Moore-Keish who has an advanced degree in children’s literature and a link to Charis Books for more suggestions.
Ages: 0-115
Anti-Racist Baby: Ibram X. Kendi
Ages: 0-5
A is for Activist: Innosanto Nagara
Ages 3-8
The Day You Begin: Jacqueline Woodson
Ages 5-8
The Story of Ruby Bridges: Robert Coles
My Brother Martin: Christine Farris King
Let the Children March: Monica Clark
Last Stop on Market Street: Matt de la Peña
Ages: 8+
Little Man, Little Man: James Baldwin
Ages: 10+
The Crossover: Kwame Alexander
Ways to Make Sunshine: Renee Watson
A Good Kind of Trouble: Lisa Moore Ramée
Ages: 12+
The Hate U Give: Angie Thomas
Poet X: Elizabeth Acevedo
Black Enough: Ibi Zoboi
