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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
Up Close #1
Robert F. Kennedy
Marc Aronson
For the reader who feels small or overlooked, this biography traces how a shy boy grew into a compassionate leader who f
Ages 10–15
Dogs of World War II #3
Liberty
Kirby Larson
A polio survivor and his neighbor risk everything to save a stray dog in 1940s New Orleans, finding a surprising ally in
Ages 8–12
Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History
Jared Cohen
Listen to the voices of 45 leaders through the famous speeches and private remarks that defined their presidencies and s
Ages 8–12
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Legends in Sports #1
Michael Jordan
Matt Christopher
From his childhood courts to his legendary professional career and a detour into baseball, this is the complete story of
Ages 8–12
Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America's Fight for Freedom
Karen Blumenthal, Jen McCartney
For children discovering that history is full of hidden heroes. This inspiring biography reveals the woman who literally
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Ida B. Wells?
Sarah Fabiny
Born into slavery, a girl uses her voice and pen to change American history in this biography of a hero who fought for f
Ages 8–12
Primary Source Explorations
The Little Rock Nine
Brian Krumm
Letters, photographs, and primary sources bring to life the powerful story of nine students standing at the center of th
Ages 8–12
Freedom Ship
Doreen Rappaport
For children discovering the weight of history and the power of courage. This suspenseful true story follows a family's
Ages 6–10
A Step Into History #1
The Civil Rights Movement
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Trace the history of African American resistance from the 1600s through the 1950s and 60s, exploring the activists and o
Ages 8–12
Down in the Piney Woods
Ethel Footman Smothers
Ten-year-old Annie Rye experiences the daily joys and the complicated frustrations of growing up in a large sharecroppin
Ages 8–12
Zora and Me #1
Zora and Me
Victoria Bond, T. R. Simon
For the child who loves uncovering secrets and exploring how folklore and truth intertwine, this historical mystery cele
Ages 10–14
Take a Walk in Their Shoes
Glennette Tilley Turner
Meet fourteen legendary figures like Rosa Parks and Satchel Paige, then step into their world by acting out scenes from
Ages 8–12
Stephen Costanza's Musician Biographies #2
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
Stephen Costanza
Celebrate the resilience of a child who found his voice through music. This rhythmic biography follows Scott Joplin's jo
Ages 4–8
The True Definition of Neva Beane
Christine Kendall
Twelve-year-old Neva searches for the right words to define her changing body, her brother’s new activism, and her evolv
Ages 8–12
First Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Lola M. Schaefer
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of history's most powerful writers and speakers for freedo
Ages 5–8
The Adventures of Minnie #2
Minnie Saves the Day
Melodye Benson Rosales
When the toys in a 1930s Chicago bedroom wake up at night, a special new doll named Minnie steps up to save a family par
Ages 6–9
Tell All the Children Our Story: Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America
Tonya Bolden
Lived experiences of Black children in America come to life through memories and mementos spanning from the colonial era
Ages 10–14
Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
Kathryn Lasky
Born into poverty, Sarah Breedlove Walker used her talent and determination to build a beauty empire and become a ground
Ages 8–12
Extraordinary Women Past and Present
The Untold Story of Bridget Mason
Artika R. Tyner
For children discovering that history is full of unsung heroes, this biography follows a woman's journey from enslavemen
Ages 8–11
47
Walter Mosley
Life under a brutal master feels hopeless for young 47 until he meets a mysterious runaway named Tall John who leads him
Ages 12–17
Why Heaven is Far Away
Julius Lester
Chaos erupts when animals and people use ladders to escape their problems, leading God and an angel named Shaniqua to mo
Ages 4–9
The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond
Brenda Woods
Eleven-year-old Violet Diamond set out to find her paternal grandmother and embrace the African American heritage she ha
Ages 8–12
Black Women of the Old West
William Loren Katz
Meet the courageous pioneers, from Biddy Mason to Mary Fields, who overcame the era of slavery to build lives and legaci
Ages 9–13
Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anne Rockwell
Born into slavery, a woman named Isabella uses her quick wit and courageous voice to campaign for freedom and rights acr
Ages 7–10
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)
