# Books like When You Look Like Us

**10** books similar to *When You Look Like Us* by Pamela N. Harris (Children's · grades 9–12), 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

- [Better Nate Than Ever](https://readinglist.school/book/better-nate-than-ever) by Tim Federle _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Revolution](https://readinglist.school/book/revolution) by Deborah Wiles _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [A Face for Picasso](https://readinglist.school/book/a-face-for-picasso-coming-of-age-with-crouzon-syndrome) by Ariel Henley _(Grades 6–12)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–12).
- [A Plate of Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/a-plate-of-hope-the-inspiring-story-of-chef-jos-andr-s-and-world-central-kitchen) by Erin Frankel _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Absurd Words](https://readinglist.school/book/absurd-words-a-kids-fun-and-hilarious-vocabulary-builder-for-future-word-nerds) by Tara Lazar _(Grades 6–12)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–12).
- [All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team](https://readinglist.school/book/all-thirteen-the-incredible-cave-rescue-of-the-thai-boys-soccer-team) by Christina Soontornvat _(Grades 6–12)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (6–12).
- [Beneath the Wide Silk Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/beneath-the-wide-silk-sky) by Emily Inouye Huey _(Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Black Girl You Are Atlas](https://readinglist.school/book/black-girl-you-are-atlas) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Chinese Menu](https://readinglist.school/book/chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods) by Grace Lin _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Clap When You Land](https://readinglist.school/book/clap-when-you-land) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).

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