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Kid's Books About Social Justice

Books for kids that discuss social issues such as inequality, race, and more. Age ranges are approximate.

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37 items

When Marian sang
libretto by Pam Muänoz Ryan ; staging by Brian Selznick.
Format:

Ages 6-10

Ruby's wish
by Shirin Yim Bridges ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall.
Format:

Ages 4-8

Separate is never equal
Duncan Tonatiuh.
Format:

Ages 7-10

Let's talk about race
by Julius Lester ; illustrated by Karen Barbour.
Format:

Ages 7-10

Mama Miti
written by Donna Jo Napoli ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
Format:

Ages 5-8

A is for activist
written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara.
Format:

Ages 10 and Up

One plastic bag
Miranda Paul ; illustrations by Elizabeth Zunon.
Format:

Ages 6-10

Granddaddy's turn
Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein ; illustrated by James E. Ransome.
Format:

Ages 6-9

Nasreen's secret school
by Jeanette Winter.
Format:

Ages 6-9

Same, same, but different
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw.
Format:

Ages 4-8