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Black Stories Matter book list: age 13-16

Black stories matter

Reading books can be a great way to learn about racism and equality. The titles on this list will help you to explore race, identity, family and community.

Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Publisher: Penguin

Slay by Brittney Morris

Publisher: Hachette

Orangeboy by Patrice Lawrence

Publisher: Hachette

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Publisher: Walker Books

How High The Moon by Karyn Parsons

Publisher: Penguin

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas

Publisher: Walker Books

American Street by Ibi Zoboi

Publisher: Harper Collins