Best Diverse Children’s Books for Ages 9-11
We have selected a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper KS2), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in children’s books.
This list of the best diverse books for children aged 9 to 11 includes books with minority ethnic main characters and books with representations of cultural diversity, different types of families, physical disabilities, visual impairment and neurodiversity.
The selection includes the entertaining story of Danny Chung and his Nai Nai in Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and an exciting fantasy story inspired by Hindu legends in Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, as well as Sophie’s compelling story of hearing loss in Can You Feel the Noise and the coming-of-age graphic novel following an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it in Speak Up!.
You can find Diverse & Inclusive children’s book lists for other primary year groups here:
- Diverse Books for EYFS (Ages 2-5)
- Diverse Books for KS1 (Ages 5-7)
- Diverse Books for Years 3 and 4 (Ages 7-9)
Schools can purchase full packs of our diverse book lists via Peters.