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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 

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https://a.co/d/foBf0Je

This story provides a mirror for some students and a window for others into the historical injustices faced by some communities.

Centers the untold story of a Black woman whose cells revolutionized medicine, exposing racial disparities and the ethical challenges in scientific research.

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The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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https://a.co/d/04ojAU8

Mukherjee’s storytelling connects Western scientific tradition with his South Asian heritage and personal family narrative, offering a rich mirror for students with non‑Western backgrounds and a window for others.

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The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

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https://a.co/d/0net5Jo

Centers Indigenous plant science and reciprocity with nature, offers a perspective often missing in mainstream ecology texts.

Written by a Potawatomi scientist, this book honors Indigenous wisdom, reciprocal relationships with the Earth, and decolonizing science education.

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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https://a.co/d/bBFTwsX

Written by a Black American speculative fiction pioneer, it explores ecological collapse, evolution, and human behavior through an Afro-futurist lens.

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https://a.co/d/hznVSEi

Reflects the experiences of a Nigerian-American queer youth, addressing identity, trauma, and wellness through a poetic lens grounded in biology.

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https://a.co/d/7jhOc9E

An Africanfuturist fantasy novel blending biology and culture, it offers representation and creative access points for students who may feel underrepresented in science.

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https://a.co/d/c66UUUL

Tells the stories of Black women mathematicians who contributed to NASA’s success, challenging stereotypes and broadening STEM representation.

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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai by Lisa A. Novick 

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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai by Lisa A. Novick 

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https://a.co/d/8bANaF0

Maathai was a Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel laureate who merged science and activism. Her story amplifies African voices in ecology and conservation.

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Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace by Jen Johnson

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Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace by Jen Johnson

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https://a.co/d/edQeG7V

Focuses on African environmental activism, emphasizing food sovereignty and ecological justice from a non-Western perspective.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

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https://a.co/d/hfQ6JFS

A real-life story of a Malawian teen who applied scientific principles to solve his community’s energy crisis—demonstrating culturally relevant STEM innovation.

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https://a.co/d/isMSP4f

Brings post-apartheid South African culture, language, and health disparities into the classroom, helping students relate global health to personal identity.