# Books like Genesis Begins Again

**10** books similar to *Genesis Begins Again* by Alicia D. Williams (Realistic Fiction · grades 5–8), matched on shared themes, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** colorism, self-worth, identity
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## Similar books

- [Black Brother, Black Brother](https://readinglist.school/book/black-brother-black-brother) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Invisible Isabel](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-isabel) by Sally J. Pla _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Ruby Lost and Found](https://readinglist.school/book/ruby-lost-and-found) by Christina Li _(Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Stand Up, Yumi Chung](https://readinglist.school/book/stand-up-yumi-chung) by Jessica Kim _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Stuntboy, In-Between Time](https://readinglist.school/book/stuntboy-in-between-time) by Jason Reynolds _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [You Are Here: Connecting Flights](https://readinglist.school/book/you-are-here-connecting-flights) by Ellen Oh _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Alligator Sue](https://readinglist.school/book/alligator-sue) by Sharon Arms Doucet _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Avalon High](https://readinglist.school/book/avalon-high) by Meg Cabot _(Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Blubber](https://readinglist.school/book/blubber) by Judy Blume _(Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Dear Mr. Henshaw](https://readinglist.school/book/dear-mr-henshaw) by Beverly Cleary _(Grades 4–6)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).

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