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African American Heritage Graphic Novels

Explore graphic novels books about african american heritage for children.

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Cover of March: Book Two

March: Book Two

John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains

Cover of Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Graphic History

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Battle the freezing elements in this graphic novel biography of the courageous explorer who reached the North Pole along

Cover of One Dead Spy

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #1

For the child who finds history textbooks boring but loves a fast-paced story, this graphic novel turns the American Rev

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Cover of How the Leopard Got His Spots

How the Leopard Got His Spots

Sean Tulien

Journey into the dappled shadows of the forest to learn the clever way the leopard gained his spots to become a master o

Ages 7–10

Cover of New Kid

Jordan Banks loves drawing, but he is stuck between his neighborhood and a fancy new school where he is one of the few s

Cover of Class Act

Eighth grader Drew Ellis works ten times as hard to prove himself at his elite school while feeling a growing rift betwe

Cover of March: Book One

March: Book One

John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

Congressman John Lewis recounts his journey from an Alabama farm to the front lines of the civil rights movement in this

Cover of Long Way Down

Will stands in an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, facing sixty seconds of ghosts and a choice between neigh

Cover of The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft

Graphic Library

The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft

Donald B. Lemke

Ellen and William Craft risk everything in a heart-pounding true journey, using a clever disguise to escape from Georgia

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Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5

The Underground Abductor

This graphic history follows Harriet Tubman’s daring escape from slavery and her life-risking work leading others to fre

Cover of Inheritance: A Visual Poem

Inheritance: A Visual Poem

Elizabeth Acevedo

Vibrant illustrations pair with a powerful spoken-word poem that honors the history, beauty, and ancestral pride found i

Cover of Matthew Henson

First Biographies

Brave the freezing elements to learn how Matthew Henson reached the North Pole in 1909 and became a legendary co-discove

Cover of Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love

Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love

Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack Jr.

For the child who loves adventure and needs to see that history is filled with diverse heroes who carved their own paths

Cover of Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom

The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents

Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom

For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on

Cover of Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali

Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali

This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand

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History Comics #7

Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes

Tracey Baptiste

Long before the famous boycott, a teenager named Claudette Colvin took a stand that helped change the course of American

Cover of Wash Day Diaries

Wash Day Diaries

Follow four best friends in the Bronx as they navigate life and sisterhood through the shared, restorative ritual of the

Cover of Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star

Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star

For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can

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Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée

Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis

Cover of Blades of Freedom

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10

Blades of Freedom

Discover how the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture ruined Napoleon's plans and forced the massive sale of t

Cover of Brooms

For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh

Cover of Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America

Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America

Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both

Cover of How Do I Draw These Memories?

How Do I Draw These Memories?

For teens navigating the complexities of a parent's mental illness, this moving graphic memoir explores the healing powe

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Graphic History: True Stories #1

True Stories of the Civil War

For the student who finds history textbooks dry and prefers visual storytelling. This graphic novel brings the pivotal m

More Formats for African American Heritage

Chapter Books(792)Young Adult(99)Poetry(52)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Early Readers(7)

African American Heritage by Age Group

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