# 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

- [Radiant Child](https://readinglist.school/book/radiant-child) by Javaka Steptoe _(Grades 2–5)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list (+1 more shared list), overlapping grades (2–5), and the same era (2010s).
- [Out of Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-wonder) by Kwame Alexander _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Kwame Alexander, the same author, both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [An American Story](https://readinglist.school/book/an-american-story) by Kwame Alexander _(Grades K–3)_ — Is by Kwame Alexander, the same author, both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [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).
- [Locomotive](https://readinglist.school/book/locomotive) by Brian Floca _(Grades 2–6)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (2–6), and the same era (2010s).
- [The Invention of Hugo Cabret](https://readinglist.school/book/the-invention-of-hugo-cabret) by Brian Selznick _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Caldecott Medal list, overlapping grades (3–7), and the same era (2010s).
- [Swim Team](https://readinglist.school/book/swim-team) by Johnnie Christmas _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [Unspeakable](https://readinglist.school/book/unspeakable-the-tulsa-race-massacre) by Carole Boston Weatherford _(Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [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).
- [I Have a Dream](https://readinglist.school/book/i-have-a-dream-martin-luther-king-jr) by Martin Luther King Jr. _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, overlapping grades (K–5), and the same era (2010s).

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