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Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about celebrating heritage recommended for kids ages 8–11.

5,353 books

Cover of A Party in Ramadan

A Party in Ramadan

Asma Mobin-Uddin

Leena faces a difficult choice when her friend's birthday party falls on a day she is trying to fast for Ramadan for the

Cover of The Nutcracker in Harlem

The Nutcracker in Harlem

Marie drifts into a magical dream of the Nutcracker ballet amidst the vibrant music and culture of 1920s Harlem in this

Cover of A Night of Tamales and Roses

A Night of Tamales and Roses

Joanna H. Kraus

A little flower girl worries she has ruined her sister's wedding day after a case of the jitters causes a mistake during

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The Princess and the Pea

Rachel Isadora

Set in Africa and illustrated with vibrant oils, this version of the classic tale follows a prince’s search for a true p

Ages 4–8

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My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

Paula J. Freedman

Tara navigates the balance of her Indian and Jewish heritages while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and figuring out where

Cover of From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs

From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs

Tall tales, historic poems, and over 140 folk songs come together to paint a vibrant portrait of the many people who bui

Cover of Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon

Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon

Simran Jeet Singh

At one hundred years old, Fauja Singh defied the odds and physical obstacles to become the oldest person to ever complet

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Maggie's Chopsticks

Wobbling with a pair of new utensils at the dinner table, Maggie realizes that her unique way of holding chopsticks is e

Cover of The Day Madear Voted

The Day Madear Voted

Two brothers watch with pride as their mother finally heads to the polls to exercise her hard-won right to vote.

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Pilandok and the Crocodile

Victoria Anonuevo

Crocodiles guard the riverbank, but they are no match for the quick-thinking wit of Pilandok in this clever and amusing

Cover of Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel

Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel

Maximilian loves the high-flying world of lucha libre, but he never expected to find himself quite so close to his maske

Cover of Maryam's Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani

Maryam's Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani

Maryam Mirzakhani used her unique imagination to solve complex problems, eventually becoming the first woman to win the

Cover of Krista Kim-Bap

Krista and Jason have always been best friends, but an invitation to a popular girl’s party threatens to pull them apart

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First Come the Zebra

written and ill. by Lynne Barasch

On the vast Kenyan grasslands, two boys from different backgrounds find a way to move past old prejudices while watching

Cover of Bone's Gift (Ghosts of Ordinary Objects series)

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Bone's Gift (Ghosts of Ordinary Objects series)

In a quiet Appalachian town, twelve-year-old Bone discovers she has a hidden gift: the power to sense the secret stories

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Younguncle Comes to Town

Life in northern India gets a lot more exciting when Younguncle arrives, bringing a suitcase full of humor and unexpecte

Cover of Walking Home to Rosie Lee

Walking Home to Rosie Lee

The Civil War has ended, and Gabe is finally free to begin an epic journey across the South to find the mother who was s

Cover of Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

When the sun vanishes, small Soe-In is the only one brave enough to journey into the mountains and find the legendary sp

Cover of Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

Richard Turere, Shelly Pollock

Lions are attacking his family's cattle, so a young Maasai boy uses his passion for tinkering to invent a light system t

Cover of Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya

Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya

Maya’s favorite blanket is fraying at the edges, but it finds new life as a shirt and beyond in this English and Spanish

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I am Tama, Lucky Cat

A poor monk's life is transformed by the arrival of a hungry cat named Tama in this gentle, watercolor-illustrated tale

Cover of Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise challenges old traditions to bring modern, fair changes to his community in this inspiring story

Cover of The Tree of Hope

The Tree of Hope

Anna Orenstein-Cardona

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the resilient people of San Juan join together to save a beloved, ancient tree that stan

Cover of Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor

Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor

Larry Dane Brimner

The clash between a courageous Reverend and a defiant police chief in Birmingham sparked a pivotal chapter of the Americ

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