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African American Heritage Chapter Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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African American Heritage Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.

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Grace Picture Books #1

When Grace is told she cannot play the lead in the school play, she proves that with imagination and determination, no d

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Picture Book Biographies

A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall

Trace the journey of the first African-American Supreme Court justice, from his early life to his historic role in the h

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A Night for the Rice Carriers

Vibrant gardens and full-moon celebrations set the stage for Mae to share the powerful story of ancestors who hid rice i

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Tree of Hope

Amy Littlesugar

Hope blooms in Harlem during the Depression when Florrie’s father gets the chance to return to the stage for a groundbre

Ages 5–10

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Up in the Air: The Story of Bessie Coleman

In 1920, Bessie Coleman traveled all the way to France to break barriers and become the first Black woman to earn a pilo

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Graphic History

Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion

For the student grappling with the complexities of justice and the history of slavery, this graphic account explores the

Cover of All Good in the Hood

Simon B. Rhymin' #3

All Good in the Hood

For the child who feels overwhelmed by the loud noises and bustle of city living, this rhythmic celebration of Juneteent

Cover of Juneteenth Is

Natasha Tripplett

Celebrate the joy and history of Juneteenth through a family's traditions, from parades and brisket to the deep roots of

Cover of They Had a Dream: The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X

They Had a Dream: The Civil Rights Struggle from Frederick Douglass to Malcolm X

The fight for justice comes to life through the stories of Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., a

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Cornerstones of Freedom

Rosa Parks: Freedom Rider

Keith Brandt, Joanne Mattern

For the child learning about fairness and the power of one voice. This biography shows how quiet courage can change the

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Rookie Read-About Holidays

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For the child curious about why we have a day off in January, this gentle introduction explains the legacy of Dr. King t

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This Is Your Time

Ruby Bridges recounts her historic walk into an all-white school at age six and invites the next generation to continue

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The ABCs of Black History

From the Great Migration to big ideas like Power and Soul, this rhythmic journey honors the creators, icons, and moments

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Know Your Hairitage #2

Zenda M. Walker

For the child learning to embrace their natural hair. This rhythmic celebration of Black hairstyles fosters pride, confi

Cover of Freedom Riders

Young activists board buses to challenge injustice, showing how John Lewis and others risked everything for civil rights

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A Man Called Horse

Glennette Tilley Turner

For children discovering that history is often deeper than what they learn in school, this biography explores the grit a

Cover of Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race

Hidden Figures of Science

Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race

Rebecca Rissman

For the child who asks why some voices in history are louder than others, this book celebrates the brilliant Black women

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Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance

Laban Carrick Hill

For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their creative roots, this vibrant journey through the Harlem Renaissanc

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How Sweet the Sound: African-American Songs for Children

Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson

For families looking to connect through music and heritage. This vibrant collection of African-American songs celebrates

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Picture Book Biographies #3

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Help your child understand the power of words and peaceful protest through the life of Dr. King, from his childhood in t

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Dear America #39

The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy

Walter Dean Myers

Sixteen-year-old Joshua Loper documents the grit and hardship of his very first cattle drive under a harsh trail boss in

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Undying Glory: The Story of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment

The all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment fights with immense valor during the Civil War in this historic account of cou

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Who Is Oprah Winfrey?

A young girl raised on a Southern pig farm overcomes a difficult childhood through resilience and kindness to become a g

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Black Hands, White Sails

Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack

Explore the hidden history of Black mariners who found freedom, leadership, and equality on the high seas when they were

More Formats for African American Heritage

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

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