16 Children’s Books About Diversity and Discrimination

Do you want your children to see beauty in all shades of skin, to value diversity, and to know that God has created all people in His image? Do you want your home to be one where people of all cultures and skin tones are valued and honored?

READ MY BLOG POST “BEAUTY IN DIVERSITY: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION

I have compiled a list of children’s books about diversity, discrimination, and the history of racism in our country.

(Have I mentioned that books are one of my favorite ways to connect with my kids and teach them valuable life lessons?)

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Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry

When I was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton

Separate is Never Equal  by Duncan Tonatiuh

 

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles 

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

If a Bus Could Talk by Faith Ringgold

Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson

Amazing Grace Mary Hoffman

Malcolm Little Ilyasah Shabazz

 

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

 

Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged!  by Jody Nyasha Warner

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer Carole Boston Weatherford

Ruth and the Green Book Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History  by Vashti Harrison

Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison