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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
What Was?
What Were the Roaring Twenties?
Michele Mortlock
Step into an age of jazz, flappers, and the very first Ford cars to see why this fast-paced decade still feels so modern
Ages 8–12
The Orphan Boy
Tololwa M. Mollel
An old man’s life is brightened by the arrival of a mysterious orphan boy, but his curiosity about the child's powers ma
Ages 5–9
Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
Nel Yomtov
Sift through primary sources and historical facts to separate the real story of Abraham Lincoln's most famous speech fro
Ages 8–11
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Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices
Mitali Perkins
Ten different voices share honest, funny, and poignant stories about the everyday realities of growing up between cultur
Ages 10–14
Cowboys of the Wild West
Russell Freedman
Dusty trails and long days come to life through the true stories of the gear, clothes, and daily chores of cowboys livin
Ages 9–14
Stella by Starlight
Sharon M. Draper
After a burning cross sparks fear in her 1932 North Carolina town, Stella finds the courage to stand against prejudice a
Ages 9–13
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Experience the career of a legendary jazz composer and his orchestra as they create a unique sound that defies every mus
Ages 4–9
Great Episodes #1
Wolf by the Ears
Ann Rinaldi
Harriet Hemings weighs the promise of freedom against the safety of the only home she knows while trapped in the velvet
Ages 12–17
Raspberry Hill #1
Money Hungry
Sharon G. Flake
Haunted by memories of homelessness, thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill works tirelessly to save money while wondering if
Ages 10–14
Second Daughter: The Story of a Slave Girl
Mildred Pitts Walter
Aissa watches as her sister, Elizabeth Freeman, takes a courageous stand in a Massachusetts court to win freedom for the
Ages 10–14
Big Meeting
Dee Parmer Woodtor
Relatives from all over travel South to the Bethel A.M.E. church to feast, worship, and renew deep family ties at the Bi
Ages 4–8
Nappy Hair
Carolivia Herron
A lively backyard picnic becomes the stage for a rhythmic celebration of heritage as family and friends admire a young g
Ages 4–8
If You...
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
Fugitive slaves faced immense hardships and danger on their journey to freedom; learn how the secret network of the Unde
Ages 7–10
Let's Read Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Houghton Mifflin
For the child curious about heroes who changed the world. This accessible biography introduces Frederick Douglass and hi
Ages 6–9
Sweet Blackberry #2
Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal
Karyn Parsons
Garrett Morgan used his brilliant mind to solve the chaos of the streets by inventing the very first automatic three-way
Ages 4–8
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt
Deborah Hopkinson
A young girl enslaved on a plantation carefully stitches a secret map into a quilt, creating a hidden guide to lead her
Ages 5–9
Astrology for Black Girls: A Beginner's Guide for Black Girls Who Look to the Stars
Jordannah Elizabeth
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how to read a natal chart and find your sun sign while staying connected to y
Ages 8–12
Pocket Bios
Rosa Parks
Clémentine V. Baron
One woman's refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparks a movement and turns Rosa Parks into a symbol for civ
Ages 6–9
Breaking Barriers
The Story of Jackie Robinson
Michael Burgan
Witness the history-making moments of the people who stood by Jackie Robinson as he broke the color barrier in professio
Ages 8–12
Before I Made History
Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
For the child curious about how a young boy from Atlanta grew up to change the world through peace and big dreams.
Ages 6–9
The Conjure Woman
William Miller
For children facing a scary illness or feeling intimidated by people who seem different. This story celebrates the power
Ages 5–9
We Could Fly
Rhiannon Giddens
A lyrical conversation between mother and daughter celebrates the resilience, love, and cultural memory that allow a spi
Ages 4–8
The Black Snowman
Phil Mendez
A magical kente cloth brings a snowman to life, guiding young Jacob through a powerful transformation to embrace his her
Ages 6–10
The Hired Hand
Robert D. San Souci
When Old Sam hires a mysterious new hand at the sawmill, his lazy son receives a much-needed lesson in hard work and bas
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)
