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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

Brave girl
written by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
Format:

Ages 4-9

Goldie takes a stand
Barbara Krasner.
Format:

Ages 6-9

Jacob's new dress
Sarah and Ian Hoffman ; illustrated by Chris Case.
Format:

Ages 4-8

The tree in the courtyard
by Jeff Gottesfeld ; illustrated by Peter McCarty.
Format:

Ages 7-9

Fish for Jimmy
Katie Yamasaki.
Format:

Ages 6-9

Steamboat school
by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Ron Husband.
Format:

Ages 6-10

I dissent
written by Debbie Levy ; illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley.
Format:

Ages 7-11