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African American Heritage Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.

792 books

Cover of Greatness

CreativeSoul Photography

Regis Bethencourt, Kahran Bethencourt

For the child who needs to see their own light reflected, this lyrical celebration uses striking portraits to affirm the

Cover of A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth

Picture Book Biographies

A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth

Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice to become a legendary crusader for abolition and civil rights

Cover of Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad

Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad

Young Magulu is stolen from her home and thrust onto the slave ship Amistad, beginning a harrowing journey toward a land

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Cover of Freedom's School

Freedom's School

Lesa Cline-Ransome

Lizzie and Paul head to a brand-new schoolhouse built for freed slaves, where their hunger for learning meets the challe

Ages 4–9

Cover of Ann Fights for Freedom

Girls Survive #1

Ann Fights for Freedom

Nikki Shannon Smith

With her family facing the threat of being sold and separated, twelve-year-old Ann must lead them on a perilous escape t

Cover of A Girl Called Boy

A Girl Called Boy

Belinda Hurmence

Blanche has little interest in her ancestors until she is mysteriously transported back to the American South in 1850 to

Cover of Freedom Rides: Campaign for Equality

Snapshots in History

Freedom Rides: Campaign for Equality

For the student curious about how ordinary people changed the world. This look at the 1961 Freedom Rides highlights the

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

Cover of The Gift of Freedom How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers

The Gift of Freedom How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers

Glennette Tilley Turner

For the child learning how one person's bravery can change a family's future. This moving history shows how Harriet Tubm

Cover of The Lucky Ones

Rose Lee Carter #3

Linda Williams Jackson

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness, this moving story explores how hope and education can light the

Cover of Story Painter: The Life of Jacob Lawrence

Story Painter: The Life of Jacob Lawrence

For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou

Cover of Come August, Come Freedom

Come August, Come Freedom

For the teen processing the weight of history and the moral necessity of standing up against systemic injustice, even wh

Cover of Rosa Parks: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of a Movement

Scholastic Biography

Rosa Parks: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of a Movement

For the child curious about standing up for what is right. Discover the courage of Rosa Parks and how one quiet act of d

Cover of The Tuskegee Airmen's Mission to Berlin

A Fly on the Wall History

The Tuskegee Airmen's Mission to Berlin

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for justice while facing obstacles at home, this graphic novel b

Cover of Thank You, Dr. King!

Thank You, Dr. King!

For the child learning about Black history and the meaning of freedom. Emma's museum trip turns into a powerful journey

Cover of My Hair Is Like Yours

My Hair Is Like...

My Hair Is Like Yours

St. Clair Detrick-Jules

For the little one starting to notice similarities with family, this book celebrates the beauty of Black hair and the jo

Cover of Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Through secret letters, nine-year-old Joseph Jacobs records his life in 1839 North Carolina as he searches for the truth

Cover of Malcolm X: Force for Change

Biography from A to Z

Malcolm X: Force for Change

Kristin Thoennes Keller

For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of

Cover of Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

For children navigating the complexities of systemic racism while seeking the courage to dream and embrace their identit

Cover of Separate, But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle

Separate, But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle

For the child questioning why school hasn't always been fair, this history reveals the long journey and resilient heroes

Cover of The Civil Rights Movement

You Choose: History

The Civil Rights Movement

Heather Adamson

For the child curious about how individual choices shape history, this interactive guide lets them step into the shoes o

Cover of Do You See Me?

LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss

For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the

Cover of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy

For parents and educators seeking a way to discuss systemic racism and privilege with kids through clear, honest, and co

Cover of Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

A six-year-old girl stands at the center of history as she shares her personal experience of integrating a New Orleans e

More Formats for African American Heritage

Young Adult(99)Poetry(52)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Graphic Novels(31)Early Readers(7)

African American Heritage by Age Group

African American Heritage Books for Ages 0–3(96)African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18(1233)African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7(1019)African American Heritage Books for Ages 8–11(1810)