# Books like The Undefeated

**10** books similar to *The Undefeated* by Kwame Alexander (History · grades 2–6), 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.

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## Similar books

- [Big](https://readinglist.school/book/big) by Vashti Harrison _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list (+1 more shared list) and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [A Ball for Daisy](https://readinglist.school/book/a-ball-for-daisy) by Chris Raschka _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s).
- [A Sick Day for Amos McGee](https://readinglist.school/book/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee) by Philip C. Stead _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
- [Finding Winnie: The Story of the Real Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh](https://readinglist.school/book/finding-winnie) by Lindsay Mattick _(Grades 1–4)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (1–4), and the same era (2010s).
- [Flotsam](https://readinglist.school/book/flotsam) by David Wiesner _(Grades K–4)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–4), and the same era (2010s).
- [Grandfather's Journey](https://readinglist.school/book/grandfathers-journey) by Allen Say _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–5), and the same era (2010s).
- [Heart and Soul](https://readinglist.school/book/heart-and-soul-the-story-of-america-and-african-americans) by Kadir Nelson _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, overlapping grades (K–5), and the same era (2010s).
- [Hello Lighthouse](https://readinglist.school/book/hello-lighthouse) by Sophie Blackall _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
- [I'm Going to Sing, Black American Spirituals, Volume Two](https://readinglist.school/book/im-going-to-sing) by Ashley Bryan _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, overlapping grades (K–5), and the same era (2010s).
- [Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book](https://readinglist.school/book/kittens-first-full-moon) by Kevin Henkes _(Grades K–2)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (K–2), and the same era (2010s).

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