# Books like Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

**10** books similar to *Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)* by Bryan Stevenson (Young Adult Nonfiction / History · 1130L · grades 9–12), 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:** justice, race, mercy, incarceration, power
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## Similar books

- [Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You](https://readinglist.school/book/stamped-racism-antiracism-and-you) by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi _(1000L · Grades 7–12)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Nonfiction / History) and a close reading level (1000L vs 1130L).
- [Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon](https://readinglist.school/book/bomb) by Steve Sheinkin _(920L · Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Young Adult Nonfiction / History), a close reading level (920L vs 1130L), and the same era (2010s).
- [The Hate U Give](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hate-u-give) by Angie Thomas _(590L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of race and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Black Boy](https://readinglist.school/book/black-boy) by Richard Wright _(950L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of race and a close reading level (950L vs 1130L).
- [Invisible Man](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible-man) by Ralph Ellison _(950L · Grades 11–12)_ — Shares themes of power and a close reading level (950L vs 1130L).
- [Anthem](https://readinglist.school/book/anthem) by Ayn Rand _(880L · Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of power and a close reading level (880L vs 1130L).
- [To Kill a Mockingbird](https://readinglist.school/book/to-kill-a-mockingbird) by Harper Lee _(870L · Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of justice and overlapping grades (7–10).
- [The Secret Life of Bees](https://readinglist.school/book/the-secret-life-of-bees) by Sue Monk Kidd _(840L · Grades 9–11)_ — Shares themes of race and overlapping grades (9–11).
- [Lord of the Flies](https://readinglist.school/book/lord-of-the-flies) by William Golding _(770L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of power and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Monster](https://readinglist.school/book/monster) by Walter Dean Myers _(670L · Grades 8–11)_ — Shares themes of incarceration and overlapping grades (8–11).

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