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African American Heritage Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.

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Cover of Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives

Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first loves while trying to maintain their own sense of self-worth and ide

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Luke Goes to Bat

Luke struggles on the baseball diamond, but with a little help from his grandmother and hero Jackie Robinson, he finds t

Cover of African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes and wants to see themselves in the pages of history. Discover the po

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Mighty Inside

Sundee T. Frazier

For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels held back by a stutter, this story celebrates the courage it ta

Ages 10–14

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The Braid Girls

For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien

Cover of Jip: His Story

Katherine Paterson

Living on a Vermont poor farm in the 1850s, a boy named Jip begins to uncover the hidden secrets of his past and the tru

Cover of Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

A little boy thinks he is far too brave to listen to his grandma's warnings until he comes face-to-face with a massive,

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Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies

Jazz Age Josephine

Racial barriers cannot stop the irrepressible style of Josephine Baker as she rises from a difficult youth to become an

Cover of Hip-Hop

For the young music lover curious about the roots of their favorite tracks, this guide explores the energetic history an

Cover of Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg

Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg

With the Battle of Gettysburg looming over his home, a freed slave named Abraham courageously joins the Union Army ambul

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The Perry Family #3

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen processing the weight of duty and the harsh realities of inequality. A visceral look at the human cost of w

Cover of In the Forest of Your Remembrance

In the Forest of Your Remembrance

Gloria Jean Pinkney

For children seeking quiet moments of reflection, these thirty-three spiritual stories and parables offer comfort, faith

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Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo

Cover of When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat

When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat

Muriel Harris Weinstein

For the child who loves making up their own silly sounds or dancing to a beat, this joyful dreamscape celebrates finding

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High Five Reading

A History of Hip-Hop: The Roots of Rap

For the young music lover curious about the origins of their favorite beats, this guide traces hip-hop from Bronx block

Cover of Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems

Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems

Four traditional tales from the Masai, Angolan, Hausa, and Bushmen people bring the folk traditions of Africa to life.

Cover of Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

Cover of Emeka, Eat Egusi!

Emeka, Eat Egusi!

For the child hesitant to try unfamiliar foods, this story celebrates the joy of discovering family traditions and the d

Cover of Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

James Buckley Jr.

For the child who needs to see how hard work and family support turn big dreams into reality, even when facing tough obs

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Andrea Davis Pinkney

For children navigating the heavy weight of loss or finding their way in a new place without family, this story offers a

Cover of Who Was Duke Ellington?

Who Was Duke Ellington?

For the child who loves music and needs to see how passion, hard work, and creativity can turn a local talent into a wor

Cover of Leaving Gee's Bend

Leaving Gee's Bend

Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the

Cover of Chicken Sunday

Patricia Polacco

Three children set out to create beautiful Pysanky eggs to sell so they can buy a special thank-you gift for their neigh

Cover of Who Is Stevie Wonder?

Who Is Stevie Wonder?

A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r

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)