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African American Heritage Graphic Novels
Explore graphic novels books about african american heritage for children.
31 books
March #2
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
Ages 12–18
Graphic History
Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
Blake A. Hoena
Battle the freezing elements in this graphic novel biography of the courageous explorer who reached the North Pole along
Ages 8–12
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #1
One Dead Spy
Nathan Hale
For the child who finds history textbooks boring but loves a fast-paced story, this graphic novel turns the American Rev
Ages 8–12
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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
New Kid #1
New Kid
Jerry Craft
Jordan Banks loves drawing, but he is stuck between his neighborhood and a fancy new school where he is one of the few s
Ages 8–14
New Kid #2
Class Act
Jerry Craft
Eighth grader Drew Ellis works ten times as hard to prove himself at his elite school while feeling a growing rift betwe
Ages 8–14
March #1
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
Ages 12–18
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Will stands in an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, facing sixty seconds of ghosts and a choice between neigh
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 8–12
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5
The Underground Abductor
Nathan Hale
This graphic history follows Harriet Tubman’s daring escape from slavery and her life-risking work leading others to fre
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–18
First Biographies
Matthew Henson
B. A. Hoena
Brave the freezing elements to learn how Matthew Henson reached the North Pole in 1909 and became a legendary co-discove
Ages 7–10
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
Ages 10–14
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Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Marc Bernardin
This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand
Ages 12–18
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
Ages 9–13
Wash Day Diaries
Jamila Rowser
Follow four best friends in the Bronx as they navigate life and sisterhood through the shared, restorative ritual of the
Ages 13–18
Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star
Lee Engfer
For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can
Ages 8–12
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10
Blades of Freedom
Nathan Hale
Discover how the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture ruined Napoleon's plans and forced the massive sale of t
Ages 8–12
Brooms
Jasmine Walls
For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh
Ages 14–18
Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America
Eric Stevens
Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both
Ages 8–12
How Do I Draw These Memories?
Jonell Joshua
For teens navigating the complexities of a parent's mental illness, this moving graphic memoir explores the healing powe
Ages 14–18
Graphic History: True Stories #1
True Stories of the Civil War
Nel Yomtov
For the student who finds history textbooks dry and prefers visual storytelling. This graphic novel brings the pivotal m
Ages 8–13
More Formats for African American Heritage
Chapter Books
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Young Adult
(99)
Poetry
(52)
Middle Grade
(36)
Picture Books
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Early Readers
(7)
African American Heritage by Age Group
African American Heritage Books for Ages 0–3
(96)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18
(1233)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7
(1019)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 8–11
(1810)