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Picture Books By Topic: racism
Amazing Grace
Illustrated by: Caroline Binch
Description: Families, grandparents, school, books & stories, dramatization, gender roles, multicultural. Publ. 1991. Grace’s grandmother helps Grace, a girl who loves stories, realize that with effort anything can be achieved.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, books, grandmother/granddaughter, intergenerational, multicultural, perseverance, racism, stereotypes
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela’s Hope for His Nation
Illustrated by: Charly Palmer
Description: Palmer’s powerful paintings complement this inspiring story of sacrifice and loss, devotion and learning, and patience and hard work. McDivitt and Palmer deftly chronicle the ongoing global fight against racism; Mandela’s journey makes for a powerful reminder of the ability to change. (Description from School Library Journal. Starred review)
Ages: 6-9
Topics: Activism, history, late-life career, legacy, making a difference, men, multicultural, older role model, perseverance, picture book bios, racism, using life experiences, wisdom, work
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Illustrated by: Shane W. Evans
Description: A journey into African American history: When a little boy is afraid to go to school, his grandfather, Big Papa, takes him away in his time machine—a 1952 Ford—to the times he was scared of something life handed him. That’s called being brave Big Papa says. (Description from Bookshop.org)
Ages: 6-9
Topics: African-American, family heritage, fears, grandfather/grandson, grandparents, history, intergenerational, men, multicultural, older role model, racism, using life experiences
Grandmama’s Pride
Illustrated by: Colin Bootman
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Description: Multi-cultural (Af.Am.) strong older role model, activism, human rights, racism, segregation Young African-American sisters visit their grandmother in 1950’s southern U.S. and encounter segregation. Along with many others Grandmama refuses to ride public buses in protest and they manage to effect change in the laws.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: Activism, African-American, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, history, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, racism, slavery, wisdom
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Illustrated by: Paddy Bouma
Description: Official picture book version of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. Activism, apartheid, late life work, multi-cultural (South Africa), respect for elders, wisdom.
Ages: 6-9
Topics: Activism, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, picture book bios, racism, respect for elders, using life experiences, wisdom, work
These Hands
Illustrated by: Floyd Cooper
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Description: Activism, stories, skills, racism, legacy. An African-American grandfather teaches skills to his young grandson while sharing anecdotes of his past. He tells of not being allowed to touch the bread dough or bake the bread at the Wonder Bread factory because of his skin color.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: Activism, African-American, grandfather/grandson, grandparents, history, intergenerational, late-life happiness, legacy, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, racism, using life experiences, work
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Illustrated by: Maira Kalman
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Description: Non-fiction picture book bio of Thomas Jefferson--his late life curiosity, energy and long, productive life stand out. Also his healthy habits way ahead of the times.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: creativity, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, legacy, men, nature, picture book bios, presidents, racism, slavery, work
Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story
Illustrated by: Matt Faulkner
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Description: This picture book biography of President Gerald R. Ford offers an opportunity to talk about values like honesty, integrity and compassion in our leaders. A true story with engaging text and beautiful illustrations
Ages: 6-9
Topics: community, history, late-life career, legacy, making a difference, men, older role model, perseverance, physical challenges, picture book bios, presidents, racism, using life experiences, work
Under the Same Sun
Illustrated by: A.G. Ford
Description: The daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson shares an inspirational story about her family. Auntie Sharon and Grandmother Bibi have come to visit the family in Tanzania -- all the way from America! They tell stories and fill gaps from the years spent apart, enjoy a breathtaking safari in Serengeti National Park, and learn about their ancestors at the ruins of an old slave port. (Descrip from publisher)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, extended family, family heritage, grandmother, history, multicultural, perseverance, racism, slavery
