Books
Enjoy bravery, love for freedom, evolutionary journeys, and innovative characters in this amazing selection of books celebrating diversity in all forms.Â
Top 3 books on diversity and inclusion
Celie's journey of resilience through violence and abuses in racist Georgia unfolded by her letters.
The story of a poor african-american teenager who witness the killing of her friend by police
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A little girl in nazi-german who discovers her love for books.Â
Racism, ethnicity and race equality
A moving epistolary life account of a Jewish girl escaping with her family from the Nazi horror. Young Anna tells her imaginary friend ‘’Kitty’’ her daily preoccupations as well as her wishes and hopes for the future.
The story of the young Huey, who faces the reality of racism in New York at the time of the Civil Rights Movement.
Americanah tells the story of a young Nigerian couple – Ifemelu and Obinze – who separate when the first travels to the USA, and the latter to London to work. After facing years of racism and discrimination, the two meet and fall in love again in their home country.
Set in the 1930s in Alabama, young Finch witnesses his father defending a brave man from ostracism in a close-minded neighborhood.
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This novel, written by Mark Twain, tells the adventures of a smart young boy growing up along the Mississippi River.
Sexism, gender and gender equality
Set in South Caroline in 1964, the 14-year-old Lily Owens runs away from her abusive father and finds out the truth about her mother.
An account of the complex relationship between African-American maids and their white employers during the Mississippi Civil Rights War.
Autobiography of Nobel Prize winner Malala who fighted for female education at the times of Taliban government.
The inedited account of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race.
Intimate life account of the extraordinary life of black first lady Michelle Obama.
The book explores the dissatisfaction of several housewives in the United States with their traditional roles of mothers and maids.
Disability rights and discrimination
The inspiring journey of activist Alice Wong as a disabled Asian-american woman.
This novel tells the story of the quirky Louisa Clarke, whose new job is to assist Will Traynor, a guy who tragically became paralyzed after a road accident.
Auggie is a 10-year-old boy affected by severe facial differences who faces regular school for the first time.
The journey of inclusivity of Melody Brooks, a young girl with cerebral palsy
An account by Rebekah Taussig of what it means to navigate life and relationships while being paralysed.
Graphic novel centred on a deaf young girl.
LGBT Rights and discrimination
A classic novel by Oscar Wilde about a young man who stays young while his portrait changes.
This compelling novel follows the life and growth of a young lesbian girl.
One day in the life and memories of Mrs Dalloway, a London woman who is preparing for a party.
Tells the story of the romance between two adolescent boys.
Young coming-of-age novels centred on two guys growing up in Texas.
The story of the 15-year-old Charlie, who faces trauma and mental health issues by sending letters to an anonymous friend.