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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

Explore our collection of children's books about celebrating heritage recommended for kids ages 12–18.

2,238 books

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Hold Up the Sky

Jane Louise Curry

In a post-apocalyptic Chicago divided into five rigid factions, Beatrice Prior must choose her identity and face the dan

Cover of The Bund

Heroic figures like Bernard Goldstein lead a secret history of Jewish labor resistance against the impossible odds of th

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Surviving the City #1

Surviving the City

When Dez disappears to avoid a group home, Miikwan must lean on her community to find her friend and face the pain of he

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Wings of Valor

Kirsten Dickson

The Tuskegee Airmen made history in the skies of WWII, earning three Distinguished Unit Citations as the first African-A

Ages 8–12

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The Sixth World #1

Trail of Lightning

Rebecca Roanhorse

In a post-apocalyptic world where Navajo legends have come to life, monster hunter Maggie Hoskie must track a missing gi

Cover of Kampung Boy

A young boy grows up among the jungles and tin mines of 1950s rural Perak in this celebrated autobiographical account of

Cover of A Voice of Her Own

A Voice of Her Own

For the child discovering the power of their own words and learning how a girl born into slavery became a celebrated poe

Cover of Zack

For the teen exploring their heritage or feeling disconnected from their family history. Zack embarks on a secret journe

Cover of African American Leaders Fight for Freedom

Dissected Lives

African American Leaders Fight for Freedom

Dissected Lives

The American civil rights movement achieved landmark legal protections through years of nonviolent protest, civil disobe

Cover of Chickadee

The Birchbark House #4

Separated from his twin, a young Ojibwe boy must rely on his inner strength and the help of new friends to find his way

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Suitcase of Seaweed, A

For the child exploring their place in the world while navigating the beautiful, sometimes complex threads of a multi-ge

Cover of The Birchbark House

The Birchbark House #1

The Birchbark House

Omakayas, a young Ojibwa girl, experiences the rhythms of island life on Lake Superior in 1847. This story centers indig

Cover of Young Native Activist

Young Native Activist

For the young person looking to understand their place in the world and how to speak up for what is right.

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People in the News

Coretta Scott King

Anne Wallace Sharp

For the young reader curious about the women who shaped history, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's life as a

Cover of Iroquois Folk Tales

Iroquois Folk Tales

For the child curious about the roots of the world and how the animals got their traits. These traditional stories offer

Cover of A Taste of the World

A Taste of the World

For the family looking to explore new cultures through the kitchen, this guide offers kid-friendly recipes and global tr

Cover of Healer of the Water Monster

Healer of the Water Monster

For the child discovering that old stories are real and finding the courage to protect the natural world through their o

Cover of Cesar Chavez

Consuelo Rodriguez

For children learning about the power of standing up for others and how one person's dedication can create fair conditio

Cover of A Heart That Holds It All

A Heart That Holds It All

For the child exploring their cultural identity and roots. This book celebrates the rich, diverse history and contributi

Cover of All-American Muslim Girl

All-American Muslim Girl

Nadine Jolie Courtney

For the teen navigating the space between two worlds, seeking the courage to embrace their heritage and faith in a world

Cover of Great Circle, The

Great Circle, The

For children beginning to ask about their family history and the difficult journeys of their ancestors. This book explor

Cover of The Henna Wars

Adiba Jaigirdar

Rival henna businesses spark a high-stakes school competition where Nishat must balance a complicated crush with the fig

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Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child feeling disconnected from family or struggling with sudden changes, this story links a girl's modern troub

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The Other Half of My Heart

Sundee T. Frazier

Biracial twins Minni and Keira see the world differently when a pageant trip to North Carolina flips their usual experie

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