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Children's & Young Adult Literature

ADL’s online bibliography of recommended children’s and young adult books about bias, bullying, diversity and social justice.

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Stacey's Extraordinary Words

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Stacey's Extraordinary Words book cover
When Stacey's teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when she faces bullying at school? (Ages 4-8)
February 07, 2022
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I Didn't Stand Up

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I Didn't Stand Up
This book looks at common circumstances of bias and bullying that children encounter through the eyes of the bystander, until they become a target.
January 24, 2022
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Bear's Braid

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Bear's Braid
Bear and his friend Ben feel like they are living two lives: one, where Native traditions―like long hair―are a crucial part of their identities, and the other, where Indigenous expressions are mocked and treated with ignorance.
November 29, 2021
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Lunch Every Day

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Lunch Every Day
Every day Jimmy takes ‘Skinny Kid’s’ lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line.
October 27, 2021
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Starfish

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Starfish book cover
Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. (Ages 10-13)
August 27, 2021
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Willow Finds a Way

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Willow Finds a Way
Willow silently wishes she could find a way to say no to her bossy classmate Kristabelle's demands, but the words never seem to come when she needs them.
June 01, 2021
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Always Anjali

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Always Anjali
Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But Anjali can't find her name.
May 13, 2021
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The Good War

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The Good War
Can an afterschool video game club change the way the students see each other...and how they see the world?
March 31, 2021
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Jacob's Room to Choose

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Jacob's Room to Choose
When Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom, he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl because of how he is dressed. His classmate, Sophie, has a similar experience when she tries to go to the girls’ bathroom.
September 18, 2020
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Your Name is a Song

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Your Name is a Song book cover
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. (Ages 5-10)
July 15, 2020
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Hurricane Child

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Hurricane Child Book Cover
Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline, who lives on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student arrives, Caroline believes her luck is turning around.  (Ages 8-12)
May 07, 2020
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The Pants Project

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Pants Project
Liv has become increasingly irritated by being assigned female pronouns and the name “Olivia.” Being required to wear a skirt daily at middle school is the last straw.
October 08, 2019
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We're All Wonders

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We're All Wonders
This picture book shares the Wonder message that stars Auggie and his dog Daisy on an original adventure. This book taps into every child's longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are.
August 23, 2019
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The Boy at the Back of the Class

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The Boy at the Back of the Class Book Cover
This story about the refugee crisis highlights the community-changing potential of standing as an ally and reminds readers that everyone deserves a place to call home. (Ages 8-12)
August 20, 2019
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Front Desk

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Front Desk Book Cover
It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao and go for her dreams? (Ages 8-12)
March 25, 2019
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Say Something!

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Say Something!
Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words and our voices.
March 14, 2019
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I Walk with Vanessa

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I Walk With Vanessa Book Cover
This simple yet powerful wordless picture book tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. (Ages 4-8)
December 07, 2017
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Posted

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Posted Book Cover
When cell phones are banned at school, Frost and his friends come up with a new way to communicate: leaving sticky notes for each other all around the school. (Ages 8-12)
August 11, 2017
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The Best Man

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The Best Man Book Cover
The book recounts Archer Magill's span from first grade to sixth, navigating family ties, school, bullying, homophobia, death and marriage. (Ages 9-12)
May 09, 2017
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Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass

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One morning before school, some girl tells Piddy Sanchez that Yaqui Delgado hates her but Piddy doesn’t even know who Yaqui is, never mind what she’s done to make her mad.
August 02, 2016
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Summer Reading

Monthly Featured Book

Each month a book from Books Matter is featured. Each Monthly Featured Book has educator and parent discussion guides to expand upon young people's learning from the book. Suggested activities help to facilitate discussions about identity and diversity, understanding and challenging bias and promoting social justice.

See Monthly Featured Books here.

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