Children's books about prejudice
Books in the library where prejudice is a central thread — a substantial shelf of 36 titles. Picture-book gateways for the youngest readers, chapter-book exploration for older children, ranked here by how widely each is known and loved.
Chapter book
Noughts & Crosses
by Malorie Blackman · age 13–17
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Hilda and the Mountain King
by Luke Pearson · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Picture book
The Capybaras
by Alfredo Soderguit · age 4–8
Picture book
Chapter book
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling · age 8–12
Chapter book
Chapter book
The Ogress and the Orphans
by Kelly Barnhill · age 9–13
Chapter book
Picture book
The Smeds and the Smoos
by Julia Donaldson · age 3–7
Picture book
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: The Hive Queen
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: The Lost Continent
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: The Poison Jungle
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: Winter Turning
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Picture book
Cicada
by Shaun Tan · age 10–15
Picture book
Picture book
Milo Imagines the World
by Matt de la Pena · age 5–9
Picture book
Graphic novel
Nimona
by ND Stevenson · age 13–17
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
El Deafo
by Cece Bell · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Illustrated
Rabbit and Bear: Attack of the Snack
by Julian Gough · age 5–8
Illustrated
Picture book
The Wolf's Secret
by Myriam Dahman · age 5–9
Picture book
Graphic novel
The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy and the Snobs
by Ann M. Martin · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: The Dangerous Gift
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Illustrated
Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)
by Swapna Haddow · age 6–9
Illustrated
Graphic novel
Owly: A Time to Be Brave
by Andy Runton · age 5–8
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Mega Robo Bros 6: Carnival Crisis
by Neill Cameron · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Mega Robo Bros 7: Nemesis
by Neill Cameron · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Picture book
The Secret of Black Rock
by Joe Todd-Stanton · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
Grandad's Secret Giant
by David Litchfield · age 4–7
Picture book
Chapter book
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by J.K. Rowling · age 10–14
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Anya's Ghost
by Vera Brosgol · age 12–16
Graphic novel
Picture book
Cyril and Pat
by Emily Gravett · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
The Five Misfits
by Beatrice Alemagna · age 5–9
Picture book
Picture book
Leo and the Gorgon's Curse
by Joe Todd-Stanton · age 6–10
Picture book
Picture book
The Dinosaur Next Door
by David Litchfield · age 3–6
Picture book
Graphic novel
The Wolf Suit
by Sid Sharp · age 7–11
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Hilda and the Black Hound
by Luke Pearson · age 7–11
Graphic novel
Picture book
Don't Trust Fish!
by Neil Sharpson · age 3–6
Picture book
Picture book
Grumpy Frog
by Ed Vere · age 3–6
Picture book
Picture book
The Fate of Fausto: A Painted Fable
by Oliver Jeffers · age 6–10
Picture book