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Chapter Books About Celebrating Heritage
Explore chapter books books about celebrating heritage for children.
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Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers from Around the World
Tonya Bolden
Seventeen acclaimed authors share stories of young people of African descent as they face the universal challenges and t
Ages 12–18
Primary Source Detectives
Who Traveled the Underground Railroad?
Cath Senker
For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for justice. This book explores the brave individuals who risked
Ages 8–12
Whose Body Parts #1
Whose Toes Are Those?
Jabari Asim
Little piggies come to life in this rhythmic game that invites children to count, wiggle, and play with their very own t
Ages 0–3
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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Sixth grade gets complicated when Lucy’s dreams of a private bedroom and basketball season are interrupted by Chinese sc
Ages 8–12
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
Cheyenne Again
Eve Bunting
For children processing the pain of being forced to fit in or the struggle to hold onto their family heritage when every
Ages 6–10
Countries Around the World #1
Portugal
Charlotte Guillain
Sun-drenched coasts and deep history come alive in this look at the vibrant culture, geography, and enduring customs of
Ages 6–9
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia
Catherine Reef
Travel back to 1822 to witness the founding of Liberia, established on the West African coast as a sovereign haven for f
Ages 10–14
Lincoln Mendoza #2
Pacific Crossing
Gary Soto
While studying kempo in Japan for the summer, Lincoln bonds with his host brother over baseball and family while learnin
Ages 10–14
MIT Kids Press: Black Innovators
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez
For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t
Ages 6–10
Uno Más, One More
Silvia López
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go as planned, this rhythmic tale shows how patience and help from o
Ages 4–8
Irma Rangel
Anna Butzer
For the child who wants to see how one person can change the law. This accessible biography introduces a trailblazing le
Ages 7–9
The Night Journey
The Night Journey
Kathryn Lasky
For the child curious about their roots or asking why their family moved to a new country. This story bridges generation
Ages 8–12
My New Zealand Story
Dawn Raid
Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
For the child noticing unfairness in the world and wondering how to help. This diary-style story follows a girl discover
Ages 8–12
Ann McGovern's American History #2
The Defenders
Ann McGovern
Follow the true stories of three courageous Indian chiefs who fought to protect their people from injustice and oppressi
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Holiday Special
Claudia and the First Thanksgiving
Ann M. Martin
For the creative child navigating the pressure to conform, this story explores standing up for your artistic vision and
Ages 8–12
Grandma's Roof Garden
Tang Wei
For the child who wonders how to find nature in a concrete city or needs a gentle reminder that big things grow from sma
Ages 3–7
Come All You Brave Soldiers Blacks in the Revolutionary War
Clinton Cox
Thousands of Black men fought for American independence while facing their own struggles for liberty in this vital histo
Ages 10–14
Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr
Ages 6–10
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Marian Wright Edelman: For Every Child
Laura Wingfield
For the child curious about how one person can change the world for others. This introduction to Marian Wright Edelman s
Ages 6–9
Crossroads America
Moving North: African Americans and the Great Migration 1915-1930
Monica Halpern
For the child curious about why people move to new places and how families build new lives while holding onto their drea
Ages 7–11
On the Long Trail Home
Elisabeth J. Stewart
Two Cherokee siblings flee the forced march of the Trail of Tears to begin a dangerous trek back to the mountains they c
Ages 8–12
Simon Bolivar Latin American Liberator
Frank De Varona
For the young student curious about how nations gain their freedom, this biography explores the grit and leadership of t
Ages 7–10
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)
