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Antiracism Books for KidsAntiracism Books for Kids<div class="ExternalClass22AB55311BB44E45834592BB39148FF1"><p>​Raising antiracist children means starting the conversation about race early and not stopping as they grow up. Here are some books to help along the way.<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A good kind of troubleA good kind of troubleRamée, Lisa Moore, author.5611556Book9780062836687https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=A%20good%20kind%20of%20trouble&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
A is for activistA is for activistNagara, Innosanto.4567123Book9781609806934https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=A%20is%20for%20activist&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
A ride to remember : a civil rights storyA ride to remember : a civil rights storyLangley, Sharon, 1963- author.5916058Book9781419736858https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=A%20ride%20to%20remember%20:%20a%20civil%20rights%20story&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
All are welcomeAll are welcomePenfold, Alexandra, author.5353171Book9780525579649https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=All%20are%20welcome&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Are you being racially profiled?Are you being racially profiled?Hanson-Harding, Alexandra, author.5263574Book9780766071476 (electronic bk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Are%20you%20being%20racially%20profiled?&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Black brother, black brotherBlack brother, black brotherRhodes, Jewell Parker, author.5929791Book9780316493802https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Black%20brother,%20black%20brother&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Black women who daredBlack women who daredMoyer, Naomi M., 1977- author, illustrator.5512202Book9781772600711https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Black%20women%20who%20dared&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
BlendedBlendedDraper, Sharon M. (Sharon Mills), author.5489189Book9781442495005https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Blended&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Brown girl dreamingBrown girl dreamingWoodson, Jacqueline.4099970Book9780399252518https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Brown%20girl%20dreaming&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Dark sky rising : Reconstruction and the dawn of Jim CrowDark sky rising : Reconstruction and the dawn of Jim CrowGates, Henry Louis, Jr., author.5541651Book9781338262049https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Dark%20sky%20rising%20:%20Reconstruction%20and%20the%20dawn%20of%20Jim%20Crow&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Dictionary for a better world : poems, quotes, and anecdotes from A to ZDictionary for a better world : poems, quotes, and anecdotes from A to ZLatham, Irene, author.5909164Book9781541557758 (lb : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Dictionary%20for%20a%20better%20world&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Latham&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
Each kindnessEach kindnessWoodson, Jacqueline.4019519Book9780399246524 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Each%20kindness&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Esperanza risingEsperanza risingRyan, Pam Muñoz.3908373Book0439120411 (alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Esperanza%20rising&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Frederick DouglassFrederick DouglassKramer, Barbara, author.5098808Book9781426327575https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Frederick%20Douglass&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Frederick Douglass : the lion who wrote historyFrederick Douglass : the lion who wrote historyMyers, Walter Dean, 1937-2014.4631853Book9780060277093https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Frederick%20Douglass%20:%20the%20lion%20who%20wrote%20history&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Frederick Douglass young defender of human rightsFrederick Douglass young defender of human rightsMyers, Elisabeth P.4159911Book9781882859597 (electronic bk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Frederick%20Douglass%20young%20defender%20of%20human%20rights&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
From the desk of Zoe WashingtonFrom the desk of Zoe WashingtonMarks, Janae, author.5914323Book9780062875853https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=From%20the%20desk%20of%20Zoe%20Washington&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Front deskFront deskYang, Kelly, author.5261615Book9781338157796https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Front%20desk&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Gone crazy in AlabamaGone crazy in AlabamaWilliams-Garcia, Rita, author.4016134Book9780062215871https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Gone%20crazy%20in%20Alabama&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Hair loveHair loveCherry, Matthew A., author.5732459Book9780525553366https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Hair%20love&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Harbor meHarbor meWoodson, Jacqueline, author.5272257Book9780399252525https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Harbor%20me&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Harlem's little blackbirdHarlem's little blackbirdWatson, Renée, author.5513901Book9780375869730https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Harlem's%20little%20blackbird&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Hidden Figures : young readers' edition : the untold true story of four African-American women who helped launch our nation into spaceHidden Figures : young readers' edition : the untold true story of four African-American women who helped launch our nation into spaceShetterly, Margot Lee.6040270Book9780062662392 (electronic bk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Hidden%20Figures%20:%20young%20readers%27%20edition%20:%20the%20untold%20true%20story%20of%20four%20African-American%20women%20who%20helped%20launch%20our%20nation%20into%20space&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Shetterly&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=4
I am enoughI am enoughByers, Grace, 1984- author.5086711Book9780062667120https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=I%20am%20enough&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
IllegalIllegalColfer, Eoin, author.5306410Book9781492665823https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Illegal&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Intersection allies : we make room for allIntersection allies : we make room for allJohnson, Chelsea, author.5757895Book9781948340083https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Intersection%20allies%20:%20we%20make%20room%20for%20all&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
IslandbornIslandbornDíaz, Junot, 1968- author.5095554Book9780735229860https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Islandborn&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
It all comes down to thisIt all comes down to thisEnglish, Karen, author.4805900Book9780544839571https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=It%20all%20comes%20down%20to%20this&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Josephine : the dazzling life of Josephine BakerJosephine : the dazzling life of Josephine BakerPowell, Patricia Hruby, 1951-5515500Book9781452103143https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Josephine%20:%20the%20dazzling%20life%20of%20Josephine%20Baker&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Kid activists : true tales of childhood from champions of changeKid activists : true tales of childhood from champions of changeStevenson, Robin, 1968- author.5818202Book9781683691419https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Kid%20activists%20:%20true%20tales%20of%20childhood%20from%20champions%20of%20change&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Last stop on Market StreetLast stop on Market Streetde la Peña, Matt, author.4349982Book9780399257742https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Last%20stop%20on%20Market%20Street&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Little leaders : bold women in black historyLittle leaders : bold women in black historyHarrison, Vashti, author, illustrator.5058462Book9780316475112https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Little%20leaders%20:%20bold%20women%20in%20black%20history&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Malcolm Little : the boy who grew up to become Malcolm XMalcolm Little : the boy who grew up to become Malcolm XShabazz, Ilyasah.4110447Book9781442412163 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Malcolm%20Little%20:%20the%20boy%20who%20grew%20up%20to%20become%20Malcolm%20X&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
My hair is a gardenMy hair is a gardenCabrera, Cozbi A., author, illustrator.5305606Book9780807509234https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=My%20hair%20is%20a%20garden&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
My year in the middleMy year in the middleWeaver, Lila Quintero, author.5413912Book9780763692315https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=My%20year%20in%20the%20middle&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
New kidNew kidCraft, Jerry, author, illustrator.5592817Book9780062691200https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=New%20kid&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Not my idea : a book about whitenessNot my idea : a book about whitenessHigginbotham, Anastasia, author, illustrator.5470265Book9781948340007https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Not%20my%20idea%20:%20a%20book%20about%20whiteness&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
One crazy summerOne crazy summerWilliams-Garcia, Rita.4033732Book9780060760885https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=One%20crazy%20summer&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Other words for homeOther words for homeWarga, Jasmine, author.5677971Book9780062747808https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Other%20words%20for%20home&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
P.S. Be elevenP.S. Be elevenWilliams-Garcia, Rita.4072167Book9780061938627 (trade bdg.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=P.S.%20Be%20eleven&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Preaching to the chickens : the story of young John LewisPreaching to the chickens : the story of young John LewisAsim, Jabari, 1962- author.6024937Book9780399168567https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Preaching%20to%20the%20chickens%20:%20the%20story%20of%20young%20John%20Lewis&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Princess hairPrincess hairMiller, Sharee (Illustrator), author, illustrator.4933892Book9780316562614https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Princess%20hair&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
ReboundReboundAlexander, Kwame, author.5113866Book9780544868137https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Rebound&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Rise up! : the art of protestRise up! : the art of protestRippon, Jo, author.5940974Book9781623541507https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Rise%20up!%20:%20the%20art%20of%20protest&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Rosa ParksRosa ParksStoltman, Joan, author.5046990Book9781538209356https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Rosa%20Parks&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Ruth and the Green BookRuth and the Green BookRamsey, Calvin A., author.6024935Book9780761352556https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Ruth%20and%20the%20Green%20Book&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
SaturdaySaturdayMora, Oge, author, illustrator.5834931Book9780316431279https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Saturday&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Saving SavannahSaving SavannahBolden, Tonya, author.5913651Book9781681198040https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Saving%20Savannah&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Say something!Say something!Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-5565369Book9780545865036https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Say%20something!&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Schomburg : the man who built a librarySchomburg : the man who built a libraryWeatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- author.4905540Book9780763680466https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Schomburg%20:%20the%20man%20who%20built%20a%20library&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1