# 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, shared award lists, 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

- [Mid-Air](https://readinglist.school/book/mid-air) by Alicia D. Williams _(Grades 5–8)_ — Is by Alicia D. Williams, the same author and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Ghost](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost) by Jason Reynolds _(730L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Ghost Boys](https://readinglist.school/book/ghost-boys) by Jewell Parker Rhodes _(360L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Save Me a Seat](https://readinglist.school/book/save-me-a-seat) by Sarah Weeks _(780L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [Between Shades Of Gray](https://readinglist.school/book/between-shades-of-gray) by Ruta Sepetys _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the William C. Morris YA Debut Award list, overlapping grades (4–9), and the same era (2010s).
- [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).
- [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).
- [Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life](https://readinglist.school/book/dork-diaries-tales-from-a-not-so-fabulous-life) by Rachel Renée Russell _(890L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–7).
- [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).
- [So B. It](https://readinglist.school/book/so-b-it) by Sarah Weeks _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of identity, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (5–8).

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