EmbraceRace Webinar: Books that Support Kids To Think Critically About Racial Inequity - EMBRAINEQUITY
It’s imperative for children to engage with texts that elucidate racial disparities. The books on this list present injustices that people of color and Native people have experienced historically and in present day, and how characters and historical figures have combated these issues. Click here to watch the webinar with Literacy Specialist Katie Potter, read the tip sheet about storytelling with children, and look at the rest of the book lists!
EmbraceRace Webinar: Books that Support Kids To Think Critically About Racial Inequity (10 Books): | $150.50 |

United States History, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Overcoming Obstacles, Native American Interest, Immigration, Discrimination, Cultural Diversity, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Biography/Memoir, Empathy/Compassion, Persistence/Grit, Diversity
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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Baseball Saved UsBy Mochizuki Illustrated by Lee |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 3.9 - 0.5 |
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From North to South / Del Norte al SurBy Colato Laínez Illustrated by Cepeda |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 3.3 - 0.5 |
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Hammering for FreedomBy Hubbard Illustrated by Holyfield |
Guided Reading: U
Lexile Level: 870L |
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Home to Medicine MountainBy Santiago Illustrated by Lowry |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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I Am Alfonso JonesBy Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson |
Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: GN640L |
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Little Melba and Her Big TromboneBy Russell-Brown Illustrated by Morrison |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 4.7 - 0.5 |
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Martí's Song for Freedom/Martí y sus versos por la libertadBy Otheguy Illustrated by Vidal |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 5.3 - 0.5 |
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Shining StarBy Yoo Illustrated by Wang |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 6.0 - 0.5 |
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The Wind Called My NameBy Sanchez |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 4.4 - 8.0 |
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The People Shall ContinueBy Ortiz Illustrated by Graves |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 4.2 - 0.5 |
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