Ibram X. Kendi books in order
American author and historian
- Born
- 1982
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 11
Ibram X. Kendi has published 6 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America (2016). The best-known is How to Be an Antiracist (2019). The latest is Malcolm Lives! (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ibram X. Kendi
Start here
How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi's most-read book.
Newest
Malcolm Lives!
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
How to Be an Antiracist (2019)
Antiracist Baby (2020)
Four Hundred Souls (2021)
How to Raise an Antiracist (2022)
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist (2023)
Chain of Ideas (2025)
Non-fiction in order
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America (2016)
Be Antiracist (2020)
Malcolm Lives! (2025)
Children's books in order
Antiracist Baby Board Book (2020)
Other books in order
Goodnight Racism (2022)
About Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram Xolani Kendi is an American author, professor, anti-racism activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in the U.S. He is author of books including Stamped from the Beginning, How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, and Chain of Ideas. He has been interviewed by such figures as Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey, and in 2019, the New York Times referred to him as "one of the country’s most in-demand commentators on racism." Kendi was also included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ibram X. Kendi FAQ
- How many books has Ibram X. Kendi written?
- Ibram X. Kendi has published 6 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ibram X. Kendi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Be an Antiracist.
- What is Ibram X. Kendi's latest book?
- Malcolm Lives! (2025).
- What is Ibram X. Kendi's most famous book?
- How to Be an Antiracist (2019) is Ibram X. Kendi's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.