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Chapter Books About Celebrating Heritage
Explore chapter books books about celebrating heritage for children.
2,267 books
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
Ages 8–12
Kodomo: Children of Japan
Susan Kuklin
For the curious child who wonders what life is like on the other side of the world, this photo-essay bridges the gap bet
Ages 7–11
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Katherine Paterson
A cruel lord separates two beautiful birds, leading a brave couple to risk everything to reunite them in this folk-inspi
Ages 5–10
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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
Ages 4–8
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
Life on the African savanna involves facing lions and honoring Maasai traditions in this true story of growing up in Ken
Ages 10–14
Primary Source Detectives
Who Marched for Civil Rights?
Richard Spilsbury
For the student curious about how ordinary people change the world, this guide uses primary sources to explore the brave
Ages 8–12
Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom
Virginia Hamilton
For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for liberty. This collection of historical accounts honors the g
Ages 8–12
American Indian Life #2
The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee
Danielle Smith-Llera
For the child curious about the true history of the land they live on and how indigenous nations thrive and preserve the
Ages 8–12
The Great Ancestor Hunt
Lila Perl
Step-by-step instructions and government resources provide the tools needed to dig through history and track down your o
Ages 9–14
My First Language Books for Kids
My Vietnamese Number Picture Book for Kids
Marilyn Trueluck
For families looking to bridge the gap between English and Vietnamese, this bright guide makes learning first numbers a
Ages 1–5
The Adventures of Aku
Ashley Bryan
Okra the cat and Okraman the dog embark on a high-stakes mission to reclaim a magic ring from the trickster Spider Anans
Ages 7–11
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
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
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
More Formats for Celebrating Heritage
Picture Books
(245)
Young Adult
(111)
Poetry
(96)
Graphic Novels
(72)
Middle Grade
(52)
Early Readers
(41)
Board Books
(6)
Celebrating Heritage by Age Group
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 0–3
(909)
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 12–18
(2134)
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 4–7
(4209)
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 8–11
(5137)
