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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
A Net to Catch Time
Sara Harrell Banks
Experience the quiet passage of a day on a Georgia barrier island, measured by the beautiful Gullah words that capture t
Ages 5–9
Michelle Obama: An American Story
David Colbert
Follow the incredible journey of a family's rise from a slave cabin to the White House as Michelle Obama redefines what
Ages 9–12
Big Words #16
Coretta's Song
Doreen Rappaport
For children learning how to find their own voice when facing unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott
Ages 4–8
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The Greatest: Muhammad Ali
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader who wants to understand how a sports hero becomes a cultural icon through grit, conviction, and sta
Ages 10–14
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
Tracey Baptiste
Travel across thousands of years to meet the brilliant kings, warrior queens, and legendary scholars who built empires a
Ages 8–12
Freedom School, Yes!
Amy Littlesugar
For children processing scary news or systemic unfairness, this story shows how courage and the love of learning can ove
Ages 6–10
The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes
Dakari Hru
Wishes come true with every leap when two sisters receive special jump ropes brought all the way from Tanzania by their
Ages 4–8
Portraits of African-American Heroes
Tonya Bolden
Biographies of twenty legendary figures, from Frederick Douglass to Gwendolyn Brooks, reveal the lives of the heroes who
Ages 8–12
Little Cliff #2
Little Cliff and the Cold Place
Clifton L. Taulbert
Fascinated by the icy Arctic he learned about in school, Little Cliff finds a way to experience the frozen north without
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Frederick Douglass?
April Jones Prince
This illustrated biography traces the incredible life of Frederick Douglass and his transformation into one of history's
Ages 8–12
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Faith Ringgold
A vivid dream sequence brings the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to light, tracing his journey from childhood to hi
Ages 5–9
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the child who loves the library and needs to see how one person's voice can change which stories are told and whose
Ages 4–8
A Song for August
Sally Denmead
For the child who finds magic in the sounds of the street, this story explores how paying attention to the world around
Ages 4–9
Fact Finders: Biographies
Langston Hughes: Great American Writer
B. A. Hoena
Introduce your child to the power of words through the life of Langston Hughes, a poet who used his voice to navigate an
Ages 7–10
Gateway Biographies
Alice Walker: Author and Social Activist
Stephanie Fitzgerald
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a life of purpose, this biography explores how a girl from the rural South
Ages 10–15
Little Leaders
Dream Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For the little dreamer who needs to see how big their world can be. This soothing board book introduces toddlers to trai
Ages 0–3
Bros
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who thrives in community and needs to see Black boyhood celebrated as a source of pure joy, freedom, and d
Ages 4–8
We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song
Debbie Levy
A few powerful words and a shared melody have the strength to spark change, showing how a single song can unite people t
Ages 6–10
A Ride to Remember
Sharon Langley, Amy Nathan
In the summer of 1963, a community protests for change, leading young Sharon Langley to become the first Black child to
Ages 6–9
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr.
The most famous words of the 1963 March on Washington come to life through vibrant illustrations that capture a vision o
Ages 5–12
Civil Rights Leaders
Peaceful Leader: Martin Luther King Jr.
Bruce Bednarchuk
The inspiring story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful mission for equality comes to life through rhythmic s
Ages 5–8
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Trouble Don't Last
Shelley Pearsall
Eleven-year-old Samuel flees a Kentucky farm under the cover of night, following the Underground Railroad on a suspensef
Ages 8–12
Jump at the Sun Holiday Classics #1
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa!
Rex Perry
For the child curious about winter traditions beyond Christmas, follow Penny Proud and her family as they discover the s
Ages 4–8
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)
