Antiracism: A Resource Guide: Reading Lists

Keyword Search Terms for Finding Articles & Books --

from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)

• Main Term(s): racism, race relations

• Related Terms: interpersonal relations, social problems, multiculturalism

• Broader Terms: discrimination, prejudice

• Narrower Terms: race discrimination, indigenous peoples, minorities, implicit bias, white privilege

• Main Term(s): antiracism, anti-racism

• Related Terms: multiculturalism, racism

• Broader Terms: social justice

Question: Why isn't "white privilege" a Library of Congress subject heading?

This research guide by Santa Clara University Library explains "How Subject Heading Bias Occurs."

More resources are available from the public libraries in San Mateo County.  All SMCCD student, staff, or faculty are eligible for a free PLS library card, whether or not you live in the County.  You can search the catalog, request curbside pickup of books and download e-books and e-audiobooks through Overdrive, Libby or Axis 360.  Libraries also give free access to selected databases, e-magazines and streaming services like Hoopla and Kanopy.

For Adults 

• Antiracism: A Starter Booklist

• An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism
• Resources and Reads for All Ages

• Audiobooks (Audible) 

  Audiobooks (Penguin)

• Graphic Novels
• Nonfiction 
• Poetry 
• Black Lives Matter Comics
• 40+ Books for AntiRacist Teachers – White Fragiles Beware!
• 20 Highly Rated Nonfiction Books by Black Authors

For Children