Social Justice Literature for Youth
Every month we add new titles to this collection of Social Justice Literature for Youth. Below you can filter the collection by Early Childhood/Elementary, Middle School, or High School/Young Adult.
A Child’s Introduction to African American History by Jabari Asim and Lynn Gaines
A comprehensive look at heroes, heroines, and critical moments from African American history— from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition…
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that…
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers by various poets
Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe, this compilation of poetry testifies to the powerful bond between father and child, recognizing family as our greatest gift, and identifying…
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as…
I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
With a forward by Coretta Scott King, this fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution. As Coretta Scott King…
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Newberry Medal Winner and classic. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year—the year of the…