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African American Heritage Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.
792 books
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. McKissack
A young girl in 1950s Nashville overcomes obstacles and segregation on a determined journey toward the one place where s
Ages 4–9
Voices #3
Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story
E. L. Norry
For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a
Ages 8–12
bell hooks Children's Books #4
Skin Again
bell hooks
For children starting to notice physical differences, this poetic book explores how our skin is just a covering for the
Ages 3–8
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The Adventures of Spider #1
The Adventures of Spider
Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
Learn why Spider has a thin waist and lives in dark corners through these six clever traditional stories from West Afric
Ages 7–10
The Voice in the Forest A Tale from Ghana
Efua T. Sutherland
Mischievous forest creatures are causing chaos in the village, and only Afrum the Fool has the wisdom and courage to sto
Ages 7–10
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Slavery
Sarah Courtauld
For the child asking complex questions about fairness and history, this book offers a clear, honest look at the global h
Ages 7–11
We Wait for the Sun
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe
For the child who thrives on special rituals with a grandparent. This quiet story captures the magic of a pre-dawn walk
Ages 4–8
Cousins #2
Second Cousins
Virginia Hamilton
Already worried about her grandmother, Cammy’s world is shaken by an unexpected tragedy that forces her to face the comp
Ages 9–12
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
James Sturm
Even with Jim Crow laws standing in his way, Satchel Paige rises to become a world-class athlete in this fictionalized a
Ages 9–14
Sugar
Jewell Parker Rhodes
For the child curious about how people from different worlds find common ground. This moving story explores the power of
Ages 8–12
Great Artists
Jacob Lawrence in the City
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the curious toddler captivated by the sights and sounds of the street, this rhythmic board book turns a city walk in
Ages 0–4
We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past
Jacqueline Woodson
Celebrate the joy of community and tradition through a young girl's observations of her lively relatives and the special
Ages 4–8
Growin'
Nikki Grimes
After the loss of her father, a young poet named Pump finds an unexpected spark of hope and friendship when she meets Ji
Ages 8–12
The Freedom Maze
Delia Sherman
For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,
Ages 10–14
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the history of fairness, these profiles of Negro League legends c
Ages 7–11
We the People
The Carpetbaggers
Lucia Raatma
For the student curious about the complex people and power struggles of the post-Civil War South. This guide untangles t
Ages 8–13
The Hoopster Trilogy #2
Hip-Hop High School
Alan Lawrence Sitomer
An African-American teenager faces the challenges and triumphs of daily life during four transformative years at her inn
Ages 12–17
Speed of Light
Sybil Rosen
Growing up in the 1950s South, an eleven-year-old girl confronts the harsh realities of racism and antisemitism within h
Ages 9–12
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement
Nadia Abushanab Higgins
For the student trying to understand why historical figures disagreed so deeply. This flip book explores the Civil Right
Ages 10–14
Phoebe the Spy
Judith Berry Griffin
Young Phoebe Fraunces finds herself in the middle of the Revolutionary War with a high-stakes mission to protect General
Ages 7–10
Ordinary Days: The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson
Angela Joy
For the child who feels like an outsider, this lyrical biography shows how the 'ordinary' sights and sounds of a city ca
Ages 4–9
Bang!
Sharon G. Flake
A teenager navigates the dangers of the inner city and the fractures in his own family while trying to define the man he
Ages 12–18
The Logan Family Saga #6
Mississippi Bridge
Mildred D. Taylor
A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero
Ages 8–12
Stompin' at the Savoy
Bebe Moore Campbell
Mindy is terrified of her jazz recital until a magical drum transports her to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem to find her c
Ages 5–9
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)
