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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference
Joyce Hansen
Striking photographs and biographies celebrate thirteen Black women who blazed trails in science, the arts, and law to c
Ages 8–12
My America #3
Message in the Sky
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Corey Birdsong has finally reached safety in Canada, but he risks his new life to help other runaway slaves find their w
Ages 7–10
Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue, Corinne Naden
Nine-year-old Ron McNair risks everything to challenge a segregated library's rules in 1959, long before he journeyed to
Ages 5–9
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Stealing Freedom
Elisa Carbone
After being cruelly separated from her family, twelve-year-old Ann Maria Weems disguises herself to brave the Undergroun
Ages 10–14
DK Life Stories #12
Martin Luther King Jr.
Laurie Calkhoven
For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this biography explores the courage and convictions of a man who c
Ages 8–12
Sellout
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their heritage and finding where they belong ac
Ages 12–17
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What Was the Harlem Renaissance?
Sherri L. Smith
The streets of 1920s Harlem pulse with the sound of jazz and the words of iconic writers who moved north to build a lege
Ages 8–12
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this story explores how meeting a hero can spark the co
Ages 7–10
And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison's Life in Stories
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Lyrical poetry honors the journey of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, showing how a young girl with an imagination grew
Ages 4–9
Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms
Today's children share their modern hopes, wisdom, and dreams for the future in these heartfelt and poetic letters addre
Ages 8–12
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Angela Joy
Being Black is a vibrant anthem of history and culture, celebrated through the eyes of a child reflecting on a legacy th
Ages 4–8
Long Journey Home
Julius Lester
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of freedom. These stories offer a raw, dignified l
Ages 12–18
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
On a sweltering North Carolina night, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith uses her powerful presence to face down a grou
Ages 6–10
Charlotte Forten
Peter Burchard
For the child curious about how one person can make a difference during a time of great change, this biography explores
Ages 10–14
Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
Laban Carrick Hill
Witness the remarkable true story of Dave, an enslaved man in the 1800s whose beautiful pottery and inscribed poems made
Ages 6–10
The Heart of Our Home
Janelle Washington
For the child curious about their roots, this stunningly illustrated story celebrates the love, history, and cultural he
Ages 4–8
One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans
James Haskins
For the child curious about heroes who changed the world. These inspiring true stories show how perseverance and courage
Ages 9–14
First but Forgotten
The Untold Story of John P. Parker: Underground Railroad Conductor
Artika R. Tyner
For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This graphic biography follows a man who turned his pain int
Ages 8–12
Ona Judge Outwits the Washingtons
Gwendolyn Hooks
Born into slavery at Mount Vernon, Ona Judge risks everything to flee the President's Mansion and evade a years-long man
Ages 8–11
Big Words #10
Frederick's Journey
Doreen Rappaport
Witness the incredible transformation of Frederick Douglass as he escapes the bonds of slavery to become a world-renowne
Ages 6–10
Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Amanda Doering
Learn how the United States began honoring Dr. King and see the many ways communities come together to celebrate his dre
Ages 5–8
Women of Our Time
Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope
Milton Meltzer
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography follows Mary's journey from working in c
Ages 7–11
What Do Brothas Do All Day?
Ajuan Mance
For children who rarely see their own communities reflected on the page, this vibrant collection of portraits celebrates
Ages 3–8
Picture Book Biographies #28
A Picture Book of George Washington Carver
David A. Adler
George Washington Carver transformed Southern farming by uncovering hundreds of incredible uses for the humble peanut.
Ages 6–9
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)
