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Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
Anansi the Spider #1
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who enjoys outsmarting others or needs a playful lesson on why trickery doesn't always pay off.
Ages 4–8
Abraham Lincoln
Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
From his humble beginnings in a log cabin on the Kentucky frontier, follow the journey of the boy who grew up to become
Ages 6–10
More Than Anything Else
Marie Bradby
Working long hours at the saltworks is hard, but nine-year-old Booker holds tight to a single, burning desire: the chanc
Ages 5–9
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Stompin' at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller
Norma Miller
A young girl from Harlem dances her way into history as a pioneer of the Lindy Hop in this true story of jazz legend Nor
Ages 8–12
Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun
Arvella Whitmore
A twelve-year-old boy on the verge of gang life is suddenly pulled back in time to experience the harsh reality of life
Ages 10–14
If You Come Softly #1
If You Come Softly
Jacqueline Woodson
Ellie and Jeremiah meet at a New York private school and fall in love, only to face the complicated reactions of the wor
Ages 12–18
Drita, My Homegirl
Jenny Lombard
Drita has just fled war in Kosovo for a new life in America, but it takes a rocky school project with popular Maxie to b
Ages 8–12
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
Julius Lester
Powerful illustrations anchor this history of the American slave trade, following the journey from the ships to the hero
Ages 10–14
Sound the Jubilee
Sandra Forrester
In the midst of the Civil War, a young slave and her family seek safety and a new beginning as they find refuge on Roano
Ages 10–14
Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution
Roxane Orgill
The tension of 1775 Boston comes to life through poetry as George Washington makes the bold strategic moves that launche
Ages 10–14
After Tupac and D Foster
Jacqueline Woodson
When D Foster arrives in a quiet Queens neighborhood, she brings a new perspective on freedom and music that changes her
Ages 10–14
Maizon #1
Last Summer with Maizon
Jacqueline Woodson
Eleven-year-old Margaret faces a summer of sudden change as she navigates the grief of losing her father while her best
Ages 8–12
Hip-Hop World
Hip-Hop History
Wendy Garofoli
Trace the evolution of hip-hop from its early roots to its current status as a global phenomenon. Learn about the cultur
Ages 8–12
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson
Pam Muñoz Ryan
For the child discovering that talent knows no color, this lyrical biography follows a gifted singer as she overcomes ra
Ages 6–10
A Voice of Her Own: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet
Kathryn Lasky
Follow the remarkable true story of a girl brought to New England in 1761 who rose above enslavement to become America's
Ages 8–12
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words
Doreen Rappaport
The powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes alive through a look at his life and the unforgettable words th
Ages 5–9
Who HQ
What Were the Negro Leagues?
Varian Johnson
For the child curious about why sports weren't always fair, this history reveals how Black athletes built their own leag
Ages 8–12
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary
Walter Dean Myers
From his leadership in the Nation of Islam to his final speeches, follow the journey of a man whose pursuit of justice t
Ages 12–18
Kizzy Ann Stamps
Jeri Watts
For the child feeling anxious about fitting in at a new school or worried that their physical differences might make oth
Ages 8–12
This Is the Rope
Jacqueline Woodson
A single piece of rope travels with an African American family through the years, binding their story together during th
Ages 5–8
Coming on Home Soon
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being away for work or travel. This gentle story offers comfort while navigat
Ages 5–8
Hush
Jacqueline Woodson
Toswiah must leave everything behind and adopt a new identity after her father's testimony against a fellow officer forc
Ages 12–17
The Perry Family #1
Fallen Angels
Walter Dean Myers
Straight out of high school in Harlem, Richie Perry enters the summer of 1967 and finds himself facing a devastating yea
Ages 14–18
Somewhere in the Darkness
Walter Dean Myers
Jimmy takes a cross-country journey with the father he barely knows, searching for the truth about the man's past and th
Ages 12–17
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)
