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Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 12–18

As your teenager navigates the complex landscape of identity and belonging, discovering where they come from helps them decide who they want to be. These stories offer your teen a mirror for their own cultural journey and a window into the traditions that shape our world. Explore this collection of over 2,000 titles designed to help young adults embrace their roots with pride and confidence.

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Cover of Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut

Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut

Shira wants the stage and Esther wants to study Torah. Since they look exactly alike, these twelve-year-olds decide to s

Cover of Lin-Manuel Miranda

Hispanic Star #7

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique

For the child who loves to sing, dance, and tell stories, this biography follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's path from a creati

Cover of Bo Rabbit Smart for True Tall Tales from the Gullah

Bo Rabbit Smart for True Tall Tales from the Gullah

Priscilla Joaquith

For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids,' these classic trickster tales celebrate how wit and cleverness can o

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World Myths and Legends

African Myths and Legends

Catherine Chambers

For the child curious about how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these vibrant tales offer a windo

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Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters

Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack

Step back to 1859 to see two very different holiday worlds. This history explores the music, food, and traditions held i

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Jake Maddox, Moana McAdams

For the child trying to balance a busy schedule, this story explores how to stay connected to your cultural roots while

Cover of Eagle Drums

Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson

For the child learning that growth often requires stepping into the unknown and that traditions are gifts we carry to br

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Who Was Selena?

Kate Bisantz, Max Bisantz

Follow the incredible rise of the Queen of Tejano music and see how she became one of the most beloved Mexican-American

Cover of Days of the Dead

Days of the Dead

Mexican families welcome back the spirits of their loved ones with beautiful traditions, colorful altars, and joyful cel

Cover of Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community

Cover of African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes and wants to see themselves in the pages of history. Discover the po

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Leyendas/Legends

Mónica Mancillas

For the family looking to connect with Latin American roots through the magic of storytelling. These bilingual myths off

Cover of Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

Carole Boston Weatherford

Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu

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Hispanic Star #10

Claudia Romo Edelman, Ann Dávila Cardinal

For the child who loves music and wonders how a grocery store bagger became a global icon by staying true to his roots.

Cover of Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat

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Amazing Americans #2

Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II

For the child curious about secret codes and unsung heroes, this book highlights the vital role Navajo Marines played in

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All-of-a-Kind Family #2

More All-of-a-Kind Family

Five sisters navigate the bustling streets of New York's Lower East Side, finding warmth in their Jewish traditions and

Cover of Myths of China

Spark your child's imagination and cultural curiosity with this stunningly illustrated guide to the foundational myths a

Cover of Who Was Duke Ellington?

Who Was Duke Ellington?

For the child who loves music and needs to see how passion, hard work, and creativity can turn a local talent into a wor

Cover of Voices of the Heart

Voices of the Heart

For the child curious about how we express our inner world, this book uses Chinese calligraphy and art to explore the de

Cover of Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets

Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets

The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration

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Piñatas and Paper Flowers

Lila Perl, Alma Flor Ada

For children curious about their heritage or classmates' traditions, this bilingual guide brings the vibrant holidays of

Cover of Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM

Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM

For the young dreamer who loves science and needs to see that their goals are achievable. This collection celebrates Bla

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Hispanic Star #3

Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander

For the child who loves to sing and dance but needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into

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