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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers from Around the World
Tonya Bolden
Seventeen acclaimed authors share stories of young people of African descent as they face the universal challenges and t
Ages 12–18
Primary Source Detectives
Who Traveled the Underground Railroad?
Cath Senker
For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for justice. This book explores the brave individuals who risked
Ages 8–12
The Young Landlords
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager looking to make a difference in their neighborhood, this story explores how a group of friends balances
Ages 12–16
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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar
For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat
Ages 5–12
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia
Catherine Reef
Travel back to 1822 to witness the founding of Liberia, established on the West African coast as a sovereign haven for f
Ages 10–14
Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers
Michael L. Cooper
For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at
Ages 10–14
Great Black Heroes #1
Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Wade Hudson
For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr
Ages 6–9
Black Innovators
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez
For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t
Ages 6–10
Movers, Shakers, & History Makers
Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings
Martha London
For the child who needs to see that no barrier is too high when you have a dream. This biography follows Bessie Coleman
Ages 7–10
The Making of America #6
Thurgood Marshall
Teri Kanefield
For the child who asks why some rules are unfair, this biography explores how one man used the power of law to challenge
Ages 10–14
Follow the Drinking Gourd: An Underground Railroad Story
Cari Meister
For children learning about the courage of those who sought liberty, this history-based story explains how secret codes
Ages 5–9
One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots
James Haskins
For the young music lover curious about the origins of hip-hop. This deep dive traces the beat from African oral traditi
Ages 10–15
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am Harriet Tubman
Brad Meltzer
For the child who wants to be a hero. Discover how Harriet Tubman used her incredible courage and kindness to lead other
Ages 5–8
Come All You Brave Soldiers: Blacks in the Revolutionary War
Clinton Cox
Thousands of Black men fought for American independence while facing their own struggles for liberty in this vital histo
Ages 10–14
Big Words #18
Beacon of Hope
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr
Ages 6–10
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Marian Wright Edelman: For Every Child
Laura Wingfield
For the child curious about how one person can change the world for others. This introduction to Marian Wright Edelman s
Ages 6–9
Crossroads America
Moving North: African Americans and the Great Migration 1915-1930
Monica Halpern
For the child curious about why people move to new places and how families build new lives while holding onto their drea
Ages 7–11
All Aboard the Schooltrain
Glenda Armand
Eight-year-old Jenny leaves 1930s Louisiana on a train, trying to make sense of the unfair rules and trouble caused by a
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Biography
Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement
Angela Shelf Medearis
For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and
Ages 7–11
So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom
Gary D. Schmidt
Born into the hardships of slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice and unshakable spirit to walk a long, brave
Ages 5–9
Ida B. Wells: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
Letters, photographs, and powerful speeches reveal how Ida B. Wells fought against injustice and helped lead the way for
Ages 10–14
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl
Ages 6–10
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)
