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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 War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f

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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

For the child who needs to see that true greatness comes from both physical skill and the courage to stand up for your p

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Motown Baby Love #7

You're All I Need to Get By

Charles R. Smith Jr.

For the parent looking to shower their little one with affection through the power of soulful music and beautiful real-l

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Cover of Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad

Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad

For children processing the weight of doing the right thing when it is difficult, this wordless story explores the quiet

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The Dancing Granny

Spider Ananse thinks he can outsmart Granny by getting her to dance so he can raid her garden, but her unstoppable rhyth

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Hidden Histories #5

The Revelation of Louisa May

Michaela MacColl

For the teen struggling to balance family responsibilities with their own big dreams, this story follows a young Louisa

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Hip-Hop Biographies

Chance the Rapper: Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow

For the young music lover who dreams of doing things their own way. Discover how Chance the Rapper used his voice to cha

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The Deaf Musicians

Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs

After losing his hearing, jazz pianist Lee finds a new way to share his music when he meets a deaf saxophone player.

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What's the Big Deal About #1

For the child asking what it means to be a 'free country.' This gentle history explains the struggle and triumph behind

Cover of We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World

We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World

Todd Hasak-Lowy

For the young person feeling overwhelmed by world events and wondering how one person can make a difference through peac

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl

Cover of U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation

U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation

Amanda Peterson, Amanda Kolpin, Susan S. Wittman

For the student curious about why our nation was once divided, this clear timeline helps make sense of the complex battl

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Americans Who Tell the Truth

Robert Shetterly

For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh

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Motown Baby Love #1

Charles R. Smith Jr.

Celebrate the tender connection between a father and his little girl through the soul-stirring lyrics of a Motown classi

Cover of The Hero Two Doors Down

The Hero Two Doors Down

Sharon Robinson

Eight-year-old Steven is a Dodgers superfan living in Brooklyn whose simple life changes when a true baseball hero moves

Cover of Mercy's Mill

Mercy's Mill #1

Sarah is adjusting to a new stepfather and foster sister when she meets a mysterious boy who claims he has traveled all

Cover of The Black Queen

The Black Queen

For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we

Cover of You Will Do Great Things

You Will Do Great Things

For the child needing a boost of confidence or a reminder of their potential. This lyrical journey connects a young drea

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Fast Talk on a Slow Track

Rita Williams-Garcia

Denzel Watson is a high-achieving student who must learn what it really takes to succeed while selling candy and competi

Cover of Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c

Cover of One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae

One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae

For the middle grader discovering a love for music and global history, this book explores how reggae became a powerful v

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Basketball Superstars

For the young sports fan who needs to see that hard work and passion can turn a childhood dream into a professional lega

Cover of Belle Teal

Fifth grade brings big changes for Belle Teal as her grandmother begins to lose her memory and her rural school undergoe

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John Philip Duck

Patricia Polacco

A young boy in Depression-era Memphis trains his pet duck to perform in a grand hotel fountain, leading to the creation

More Formats for African American Heritage

Young Adult(99)Poetry(52)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Graphic Novels(31)Early Readers(7)

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