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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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Where Three Oceans Meet

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Where Three Oceans Meet
Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends.
March 10, 2022
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Red, White, and Whole

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Red, White, and Whole book cover
Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted—they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. (Ages 8-12)
February 22, 2022
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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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Watercress

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Watercress book cover
When her mother shares a story of her family's time in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged. Together, they make a new memory of watercress. (Ages 4-8)
January 24, 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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The Year We Learned to Fly

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The Year We Learned to Fly
On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother’s advice: “Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing.” 
January 22, 2022
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The ABCs of Black History

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The ABCs of Black History book cover
Letter by letter, this book honors and commemorates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. (Ages 5-18)
January 12, 2022
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Just Ask!

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Just Ask!
Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.
December 24, 2021
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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
With powerful verse and striking illustrations, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity by chronicling the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the U.S.
December 13, 2021
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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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Calvin

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Calvin
Calvin has always been a boy, even if the world sees him as a girl. He knows who he is in his heart and in his mind but he hasn't yet told his family.
November 15, 2021
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Alejandria Fights Back!

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Alejandria Fights Back!
For nine-year-old Alejandria, home isn't just the apartment she shares with Mami and her abuela, Tita, but rather the whole neighborhood. When Mami receives a letter saying they'll have to move out, Alejandria knows it isn’t fair, but she's not about to give up and leave. 
November 03, 2021
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The People Remember

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The People Remember
This is a lyrical narrative that tells the story of survival, as well as the many moments of joy, celebration, and innovation of Black people in America.
October 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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The Ninth Night of Hanukkah

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The Ninth Night of Hanukkah book cover
It’s Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family’s new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. (Ages 3-8)
October 21, 2021
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A Bear for Bimi

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A Bear for Bimi
When Bimi and his family, who are refugees, immigrate to the U.S. and move into Evie’s neighborhood, not everybody is welcoming.
October 14, 2021
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Brayden Speaks Up: How One Boy Inspired the Nation

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Brayden Speaks Up: How One Boy Inspired the Nation
When Brayden talks, his words get caught in his mouth. He has bumpy speech—and that’s okay! Sometimes, though, he doesn’t feel anyone really understands what it feels like to be a person who stutters.
October 14, 2021
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Boy, Everywhere

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Boy, Everywhere
Sami's comfortable life in Damascus, Syria gets sidetracked abruptly after a bombing in a nearby shopping mall. Knowing that the violence will only get worse, Sami's parents decide they must flee their home for the safety of the UK.
September 23, 2021
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Beautifully Me

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Beautifully Me
Meet Zubi, a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and talking about being “too big,” she starts to worry about her own body and how she looks.
September 15, 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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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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