Beginning Chapter Books Whose Lead Characters Are POC

1.
A Day with Uncle Bembe
A Day with Uncle Bembe 4.80 avg rating — 25 ratings
2.
Anna Hibiscus (Anna Hibiscus, #1)
Anna Hibiscus (Anna Hibiscus, #1)
by: Atinuke
4.16 avg rating — 2,391 ratings
3.
Little Sister Is Not My Name! (Sassy, #1)
Little Sister Is Not My Name! (Sassy, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 455 ratings
4.
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel (Dyamonde Daniel, #1)
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel (Dyamonde Daniel, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 955 ratings
5.
The No. 1 Car Spotter (No. 1 Car Spotter, #1)
The No. 1 Car Spotter (No. 1 Car Spotter, #1)
by: Atinuke
3.97 avg rating — 350 ratings
6.
Precious and the Monkeys (Precious Ramotswe's Very First Cases, #1)
Precious and the Monkeys (Precious Ramotswe's Very First Cases, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 3,436 ratings
7.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (King & Kayla, #1)
King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (King & Kayla, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 685 ratings
8.
Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things (Alvin Ho, #1)
Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things (Alvin Ho, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 7,036 ratings
9.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! (Ling & Ting, #1)
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! (Ling & Ting, #1)
by: Grace Lin
3.86 avg rating — 2,046 ratings
10.
Rickshaw Girl
Rickshaw Girl 3.95 avg rating — 2,022 ratings
11.
Gwen the Rescue Hen
Gwen the Rescue Hen 4.23 avg rating — 124 ratings
12.
Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (Lola Levine, 1)
Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (Lola Levine, 1) 3.93 avg rating — 726 ratings
13.
Ruby Lu, Brave and True
Ruby Lu, Brave and True 3.92 avg rating — 1,038 ratings
14.
Sprig the Rescue Pig
Sprig the Rescue Pig 4.65 avg rating — 79 ratings
14.
Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, #1)
Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 4,959 ratings
16.
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen 4.15 avg rating — 1,124 ratings
17.
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (Unusual Chickens #1)
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (Unusual Chickens #1) 3.92 avg rating — 4,585 ratings
18.
Freddie Ramos Takes Off (1) (Zapato Power)
Freddie Ramos Takes Off (1) (Zapato Power) 3.74 avg rating — 483 ratings
18.
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace 4.37 avg rating — 14,213 ratings
18.
The Case of the Stinky Socks
The Case of the Stinky Socks 3.87 avg rating — 180 ratings
21.
The Stories Huey Tells
The Stories Huey Tells 4.01 avg rating — 98 ratings
22.
Lulu and the Duck in the Park (Lulu, #1)
Lulu and the Duck in the Park (Lulu, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 1,037 ratings
22.
I Had a Favorite Dress: A Picture Book
I Had a Favorite Dress: A Picture Book 4.17 avg rating — 1,102 ratings
22.
Lola Levine: Drama Queen (Lola Levine, 2)
Lola Levine: Drama Queen (Lola Levine, 2) 3.81 avg rating — 414 ratings
22.
Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix Up
Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix Up 4.27 avg rating — 631 ratings
26.
Julian Rodriguez #1: Trash Crisis on Earth
Julian Rodriguez #1: Trash Crisis on Earth 3.22 avg rating — 120 ratings
26.
Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #2)
Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #2)
by: Atinuke
4.46 avg rating — 583 ratings
26.
Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #3)
Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #3)
by: Atinuke
4.40 avg rating — 503 ratings
29.
Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven
Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven 3.96 avg rating — 141 ratings
29.
Starring Grace
Starring Grace 3.84 avg rating — 88 ratings
29.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears 4.04 avg rating — 26,310 ratings
32.
Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (Zapato Power Book 5)
Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (Zapato Power Book 5) 4.20 avg rating — 50 ratings
33.
The Gift of the Sacred Dog
The Gift of the Sacred Dog 4.08 avg rating — 356 ratings
34.
The Buried Bones Mystery (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs, #1)
The Buried Bones Mystery (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 415 ratings
35.
Plum Fantastic
Plum Fantastic 4.14 avg rating — 647 ratings
36.
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock 4.17 avg rating — 1,508 ratings
37.
Meet Yasmin!
Meet Yasmin! 4.29 avg rating — 1,377 ratings
38.
Donavan's Word Jar (Donovan, #1)
Donavan's Word Jar (Donovan, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 445 ratings
39.
Rich (Dyamonde Daniel #2)
Rich (Dyamonde Daniel #2) 4.01 avg rating — 447 ratings
40.
Almost Zero (Dyamonde Daniel #3)
Almost Zero (Dyamonde Daniel #3) 4.16 avg rating — 214 ratings
41.
The Birthday Storm (Sassy, #2)
The Birthday Storm (Sassy, #2) 4.08 avg rating — 190 ratings
41.
Julian's Glorious Summer (A Stepping Stone Book)
Julian's Glorious Summer (A Stepping Stone Book) 3.89 avg rating — 99 ratings
43.
Gloria Rising (A Stepping Stone Book)
Gloria Rising (A Stepping Stone Book) 3.71 avg rating — 69 ratings
44.
Buzz Beaker and the Putt-putt Contest (Stone Arch Readers Level 3: Buzz Beaker Books)
Buzz Beaker and the Putt-putt Contest (Stone Arch Readers Level 3: Buzz Beaker Books) 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings
44.
The Tooth Fairy, The Adventures of Clara and Elise
The Tooth Fairy, The Adventures of Clara and Elise it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
44.
Fatima and the Dream Thief
Fatima and the Dream Thief 4.02 avg rating — 43 ratings
44.
The Saddest Pony (Pony Pals, #18)
The Saddest Pony (Pony Pals, #18) 3.84 avg rating — 285 ratings
48.
Those Shoes
Those Shoes 4.46 avg rating — 4,002 ratings
48.
Look at You, Katie Woo!
Look at You, Katie Woo! 4.16 avg rating — 37 ratings
48.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla, #2)
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla, #2) 4.08 avg rating — 296 ratings
48.
The Stories Julian Tells
The Stories Julian Tells 3.93 avg rating — 1,201 ratings
48.
The Rough-Face Girl
The Rough-Face Girl 4.39 avg rating — 12,602 ratings
48.
The Wild Pony (Pony Pals, #9)
The Wild Pony (Pony Pals, #9) 3.89 avg rating — 599 ratings
54.
Think Cool Thoughts
Think Cool Thoughts 3.50 avg rating — 44 ratings
54.
The Perfume of Memory
The Perfume of Memory 4.07 avg rating — 27 ratings
54.
A Mighty Big Imagining (Our Canadian Girl: Rachel, #1)
A Mighty Big Imagining (Our Canadian Girl: Rachel, #1) 3.85 avg rating — 72 ratings
57.
Nikki & Deja (Nikki & Deja, #1)
Nikki & Deja (Nikki & Deja, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 323 ratings
57.
Miami Gets It Straight (Road to Reading Mile 5 (Chapter Books) (Pb))
Miami Gets It Straight (Road to Reading Mile 5 (Chapter Books) (Pb)) 3.77 avg rating — 44 ratings
57.
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea (Lulu, #2)
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea (Lulu, #2) 3.98 avg rating — 429 ratings
57.
Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (Lola Levine, 3)
Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (Lola Levine, 3) 4.28 avg rating — 153 ratings
57.
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story 4.22 avg rating — 406 ratings
57.
Feathers
Feathers 3.73 avg rating — 7,769 ratings
63.
The Case of the Elevator Duck (A Stepping Stone Book)
The Case of the Elevator Duck (A Stepping Stone Book) 3.50 avg rating — 64 ratings
63.
Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door (Lulu, #4)
Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door (Lulu, #4) 4.14 avg rating — 183 ratings
63.
Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (Lola Levine, 6)
Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (Lola Levine, 6) 3.90 avg rating — 94 ratings
63.
Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #4)
Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus, #4)
by: Atinuke
4.48 avg rating — 481 ratings
63.
Anansi and the Talking Melon
Anansi and the Talking Melon 4.10 avg rating — 770 ratings
63.
Homeless (Vet Volunteers #2)
Homeless (Vet Volunteers #2) 4.04 avg rating — 763 ratings
63.
Rock Star (Jada Jones, #1)
Rock Star (Jada Jones, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 417 ratings
70.
Dog Days (The Carver Chronicles, #1)
Dog Days (The Carver Chronicles, #1) 3.29 avg rating — 227 ratings
70.
Lulu and the Hedgehog in the Rain (Lulu, #5)
Lulu and the Hedgehog in the Rain (Lulu, #5) 4.21 avg rating — 127 ratings
70.
Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean (Lola Levine, 4)
Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean (Lola Levine, 4) 4.20 avg rating — 144 ratings
70.
Get Ready For Gabi #1
Get Ready For Gabi #1 3.44 avg rating — 59 ratings
70.
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Tikki Tikki Tembo 4.20 avg rating — 64,955 ratings
70.
The Truth About Rats
The Truth About Rats really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings
70.
My Vida Loca (Sofia Martinez Book 2)
My Vida Loca (Sofia Martinez Book 2) 4.19 avg rating — 70 ratings
77.
Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (Lola Levine, 5)
Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (Lola Levine, 5) 4.21 avg rating — 129 ratings
77.
More Stories Julian Tells
More Stories Julian Tells 4.08 avg rating — 192 ratings
77.
The Year of the Dog (Pacy, #1)
The Year of the Dog (Pacy, #1)
by: Grace Lin
3.96 avg rating — 7,453 ratings
77.
My Family Adventure
My Family Adventure 3.91 avg rating — 210 ratings
81.
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up 4.30 avg rating — 230 ratings
81.
Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe. (Beth Lambert, #1)
Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe. (Beth Lambert, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 1,968 ratings
81.
EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank
EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank 3.98 avg rating — 129 ratings
81.
I Like Myself!
I Like Myself! 4.30 avg rating — 11,578 ratings
81.
The Year of the Rat (Pacy, #2)
The Year of the Rat (Pacy, #2)
by: Grace Lin
4.14 avg rating — 2,696 ratings
86.
The Silver Secret (Sassy, #3)
The Silver Secret (Sassy, #3) 4.10 avg rating — 104 ratings
86.
The Magic Shell
The Magic Shell 3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings
86.
The Big Umbrella
The Big Umbrella 4.05 avg rating — 1,806 ratings
89.
EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star
EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star 3.76 avg rating — 185 ratings
89.
Striped Ice Cream
Striped Ice Cream 4.27 avg rating — 335 ratings
89.
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China 4.07 avg rating — 2,897 ratings
92.
Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream
Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream
by: Jenny Han
3.78 avg rating — 702 ratings
92.
My Name Is María Isabel
My Name Is María Isabel 3.88 avg rating — 892 ratings
92.
Mama, Do You Love Me?
Mama, Do You Love Me? 4.22 avg rating — 7,590 ratings
95.
Tippy Lemmey
Tippy Lemmey 3.58 avg rating — 189 ratings
96.
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet 3.56 avg rating — 506 ratings
96.
Juana & Lucas
Juana & Lucas 4.05 avg rating — 1,572 ratings
96.
Anansi Finds a Fool: An Ashanti Tale
Anansi Finds a Fool: An Ashanti Tale 3.68 avg rating — 90 ratings
99.
Juana and Lucas: Big Problemas
Juana and Lucas: Big Problemas 4.15 avg rating — 312 ratings
99.
The Shark God
The Shark God 3.81 avg rating — 126 ratings
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