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Chapter Books About Celebrating Heritage
Explore chapter books books about celebrating heritage for children.
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You Will Do Great Things
Amerie
For the child needing a boost of confidence or a reminder of their potential. This lyrical journey connects a young drea
Ages 4–8
Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
Ashley Bryan
Four traditional tales from the Masai, Angolan, Hausa, and Bushmen people bring the folk traditions of Africa to life.
Ages 8–12
I Remember
Fara Lynn Krasnopolsky
A young girl looks back on her childhood in a Russian village. She remembers the quiet moments with her family and the c
Ages 9–12
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Emeka, Eat Egusi!
Candice Iloh
For the child hesitant to try unfamiliar foods, this story celebrates the joy of discovering family traditions and the d
Ages 4–8
Night on Neighborhood Street
Eloise Greenfield
Soft poems capture the evening heartbeat of a neighborhood, moving from the quiet breath of sleepers to the muffled soun
Ages 4–8
Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories
Dan SaSuWeh Jones
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story, this collection explores Indigenous legends and personal encount
Ages 8–13
The Story of the Sioux
Marion Eleanor Gridley
Great leaders, traditional customs, and the history of the Dakota people reveal the rich heritage of the Sioux tribe of
Ages 8–12
Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent: How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the Civil War
Thomas B. Allen
For the child who wants to see the real-life heroes behind the history books: this gripping account reveals the secret s
Ages 10–14
Tae's Sonata
Haemi Balgassi
Eighth-grader Tae faces a nerve-wracking challenge: she must complete a project about her homeland alongside the most po
Ages 10–14
Sarang Saves the School
Korena Di Roma Howley
For the child who wants to help their community and the family who cherishes the wisdom of elders. A young girl finds a
Ages 4–8
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
The Gold-Threaded Dress #2
The Quail Club
Carolyn Marsden
Fifth-grader Oy dreams of performing a traditional Thai dance at the talent show, but a bossy friend insists on an Ameri
Ages 8–12
Leaving Gee's Bend
Irene Latham
Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the
Ages 8–12
Trouble in Timbuktu
Cristina Kessler
Twelve-year-old Ayisha defies ancient social traditions to race across Timbuktu and stop thieves from stealing a pricele
Ages 10–14
Hajj
Golriz Golkar
For the curious student who wants to understand the meaning behind the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and the sacred ritual
Ages 6–9
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
Ages 5–9
Holiday Mouse Stories #3
Hurray for the Fourth of July
Wendy Watson
Traditional rhymes and patriotic songs weave through this story of a small-town family enjoying a classic day of parades
Ages 4–8
The King and the Tortoise
Tololwa M. Mollel
A king demands a robe made of smoke, but it takes a clever tortoise to prove that wisdom is more powerful than a crown.
Ages 4–8
Minh and the Magic Grains of Rice
Ðo Nguyet Hà
For the child who refuses to eat their dinner, this magical adventure transforms a bowl of rice into a journey of cultur
Ages 6–9
Puffin Chapters
Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart
Jayne Pettit
Follow Maya Angelou from her childhood roots through her vibrant career as a performer and writer in this biography of a
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Roberto Clemente
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child learning how sports icons can change the world, this biography explores the grit of a baseball legend who
Ages 8–12
First Thousand Words
First Thousand Words in Hebrew
Heather Amery
The most helpful way to build a Hebrew vocabulary is through these vibrant, themed scenes paired with an online pronunci
Ages 3–8
Auntie Q's Golden Claws Nail Salon
Van Hoang
For the child exploring their cultural roots or feeling like there is more to their family than meets the eye, this stor
Ages 8–12
Red Butterfly How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China
Deborah Noyes
For the child facing a big life change or move, this lyrical legend shows how we carry the beauty of our first home into
Ages 5–9
More Formats for Celebrating Heritage
Picture Books
(248)
Young Adult
(114)
Poetry
(98)
Graphic Novels
(73)
Middle Grade
(53)
Early Readers
(43)
Board Books
(6)
Celebrating Heritage by Age Group
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 0–3
(954)
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 4–7
(4385)
