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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
No More Chairs
Dan Gill
A dedicated teacher shares a powerful message of inclusion, showing how love and belonging can transform a classroom.
Ages 4–8
DK Eyewitness
Civil War
John Stanchak
Witness the most pivotal moments of the American Civil War through detailed photographs of legendary commanders and the
Ages 8–12
Just the Two of Us
Will Smith
The lyrics of a celebrated song come to life through beautiful art, honoring the deep bond of love and integrity between
Ages 4–8
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The Gifted Ones #1
Kwame Crashes the Underworld
Craig Kofi Farmer
Twelve-year-old Kwame is suddenly thrown into the Ghanaian underworld, where he must team up with his late grandmother t
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Briana Scurry
Matt Christopher
Meet the legendary soccer goalkeeper known as The Rock for her incredible skill and immovable presence on the U.S. Natio
Ages 8–12
The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks
Verna Aardema
A clever mongoose hatches a plan to outsmart a lonely lioness and return a group of stolen ostrich chicks to their right
Ages 4–8
Kindness Counts
Kids Can Help Kids
Emily Raij
Young activists can change the world using this collection of practical projects and ideas focused on human rights and r
Ages 7–10
The Best of Pro Sports #1
The Best of Pro Baseball
Matt Doeden
Relive the most legendary moments and meet the greatest players to ever step onto the diamond in this action-packed look
Ages 7–10
Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Armed with a heart of oak, a wooden boy sets sail on a high-seas adventure to hunt down the massive whale that took his
Ages 5–9
Life and Times
Tutankhamen
Brian Williams
Step inside the golden tomb of the boy king to see how Tutankhamen lived, ruled, and eventually changed our understandin
Ages 8–11
Home Boy
Joyce Hansen
Far from his island home, Marcus hides in the Bronx and desperately tries to understand how he got caught up in a violen
Ages 12–17
Gateway Biographies
Michael B. Jordan
Celina McManus
Follow the journey of Michael B. Jordan from his early acting days to his powerful performance as a blockbuster villain.
Ages 7–10
First Biographies
Crispus Attucks
Ellen Labrecque
A courageous man becomes the first to fall in the American colonies' struggle for freedom, marking a pivotal moment in t
Ages 7–10
Call Me by My Name
John Ed Bradley
Two high school football players in 1960s Louisiana forge a bond that is tested by the deep-seated prejudice and rigid s
Ages 14–18
America Alive: A History
Jean Karl
Follow the timeline of the United States as it evolves from early settlements to the late twentieth century.
Ages 8–12
All Shook Up!
Barry Denenberg
The electrifying life of Elvis Presley takes center stage, highlighting how his unique sound and style transformed globa
Ages 10–14
Pocket Bios
Muhammad Ali
Claire L'Hoër
Witness the transformation of a boxing legend as Muhammad Ali rises to become a world champion and a powerful voice for
Ages 6–9
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
Star Scene
Lil' Romeo!
Michael-Anne Johns
Go behind the scenes with the star of the Nickelodeon show Romeo! through quotes and a timeline of his rise as a young r
Ages 7–11
Jahdu #1
The Time-Ago Tales of Jahdu
Virginia Hamilton
A magical figure named Jahdu embarks on a quest to win back his powerful magic dust after his own shadow steals it away.
Ages 7–10
The Perfect Place
Teresa E. Harris
Treasure Daniels must navigate life with her stern great-aunt in a town where the shadows of segregation still linger.
Ages 8–12
We the People
Great Women of the Suffrage Movement
Dana Meachen Rau
Meet the visionary leaders who organized, marched, and campaigned to ensure that women finally gained the fundamental ri
Ages 9–12
A Little Love
Virginia Hamilton
A Black teenager raised by her loving grandparents sets out on a journey to find the father she has never known.
Ages 13–17
Monster Histories
Zombies
Bradley Cole
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by the spooky and the strange, this guide uncovers the real history behind the
Ages 8–12
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)
