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Anti-Racism

This list of books will help you learn about anti-racism. The titles on this list are both fiction and non-fiction, and appropriate for ages 5-12.

Calgary Public Library

16 items

  • The Antiracist Kid

    a Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism

    Jewell, Tiffany,
    New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewel and acclaimed artist Nicole Miles bring readers an essential guide to antiracism and empowering children to take action. Complete with illustrations and clear guides of explanation and ways to take…
    Book, 2022New York : Versify, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022, ©2022. — J 305. 8 JEW
  • The Antiracist Kitchen

    21 Stories (and Recipes)

    A critically lauded collection of stories and recipes, The Anticracist Kitchen blends personal stories with a wide and diverse collection of recipes. Featuring stories from authors such as Linda Sue Park, Marty Chan, S.K. Ali, and Janice Lynn…
    Book, 2023[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Books Publishers, 2023, ©2023. — J 305. 8 ANT
  • From acclaimed and bestselling author Nic Stone, Fast Pitch tells a story about softball player Shenice "Lightning" Lockwood. A middle grade novel combining sports, mystery, and discussion about civil rights and race, Fast Pitch is perfect for…
    Book, 2021New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, ©2021. — J STO
  • A contemporary middle grade novel, A.M. Dassu's Fight Back tells the story of thirteen year old Aaliyah and what happens when she starts wearing a hijab to school. After a terrorist attack in Aaliyah's town, anti-Muslim rhetoric and racist actions…
    Book, 2022New York : Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low Books Incorporated, ©2022. — J DAS
  • National Book Award winner Ibram X. Khandi and artist Chabi Byoc bring younger readers a new bedtime classic. With lyrical text and compelling artwork, Goodnight Racism speaks to important issues such as equality and justice in an empowering and…
    Book, 2022New York : Kokila, 2022, ©2022. — J 305. 8 KEN
  • How to Fight Racism

    a Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice

    Tisby, Jemar,
    An adaptation of How to Fight Racism for younger readers, Dr. Jamar Tisby speaks to children about the history and implications of racism and prejudices. Dr. Tisby outlines tools that can help combat and confront these issues, as well as how to…
    Book, 2022Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, 2022, ©2022. — J 305. 8 TIS
  • The murder of George Floyd activates young Malik, his family, and friends to make the world better. Inspired by activist heroes such as Rosa Parks and James Baldwin, Malik learns that even when scared, we can still feel and be brave by Looking,…
    Book, 2023Boulder, Colorado : Bala Kids, 2023, ©2023. — J 305. 800973 BAC
  • A biracial eight grader named Indigo Fitzgerald finds herself on the receiving end of microaggressions and inspection when running for class president. While pursuing an investigation into school policies that may target students of colour more…
    Book, 2023Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, ©2023. — J CAP
  • Intersection Allies is a beautifully illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism. The main characters in the picture book establish themselves to readers by proudly sharing their varied background. The overarching story connects on themes of…
    Book, 2019New York City : Dottir Press, ©2019. — Z JOH
  • I See Color

    An Affirmation and Celebration of Our Diverse World

    Bolling, Valerie,
    I See Color is a non-fiction title that introduces readers to key changemakers in history as it affirms and and celebrates of people of colour- in every shade. Covering the misguided ideologies behind "not seeing colour", I See Color is an important…
    Book, 2024New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2024, ©2024. — J 305. 8 BOL
  • 11 year old Maizy spends the summer with her grandparents in Minnesota after her grandfather falls ill. While there Maizy tries to discover the answer to many questions. What are all the old photos on the walls of her grandparents Chinese…
    Book, 2022New York : Random House, ©2022. — J YEE
  • Our Skin

    a First Conversation About Race

    Madison, Megan,
    The first title in a series about crucial topics such as race, consent, and gender, Our Skin presents an accessible and highly readable format to help start caregivers and their children thinking about and talking about race and activism. Ages 2-5.
    Book, 2021New York : Rise, ©2021. — J 305. 8 MAD
  • This picture book tells the story of Asiya and Faizah's first day of school told though the perspective of the younger sister Faizah. Faizah gets new shoes for school but Asiyah starts school with a hijab in bright, bright blue. While Faizah faces…
    Book, 2019New York : Little, Brown and Company, ©2019. — Z MUH
  • Rise Up!

    How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy

    Fleming, Crystal Marie, 1981-
    Rise Up! is an important non-fiction title that digs into the root causes of racism and how the historical legacy of racism is still felt in our modern day. Complete with tangible ways that children can take action, this is a perfect titles for…
    Book, 2021New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021, ©2021. — J 305. 800973 FLE
  • Stamped (for Kids)

    Racism, Antiracism, and You

    Reynolds, Jason,
    Stamped (for Kids) is an adaptation of a remix. Sonja Cherry-Paul has adapted Stamped, which was adapted by Jason Reynolds from Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning. Cherry-Paul is an educator and has condensed the information into a version…
    Book, 2021New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2021, ©2021. — J 305. 800973 REY
  • A simple way to begin the conversation with young readers, this title shows muppets, monsters, and humans comparing their skin, noses, and hair. As they look closer they realize that even with differences, there are also similarities. The book's end…
    Book, 2017New York : Random House, ©2017. — Z KAT