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African American Heritage
African American Heritage Middle Grade
Explore middle grade books about african american heritage for children.
36 books
Sounder
William H. Armstrong
After his father is jailed, a young boy finds solace in his dog, Sounder, and discovers a new sense of hope through the
Ages 9–13
The Logan Family Saga #4
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor
Cassie Logan learns that her family's connection to their land is the source of their pride and strength as they face ra
Ages 10–14
Freewater
Amina Luqman-Dawson
Twelve-year-old Homer and his sister flee through swampy terrain to find Freewater, a secret community where they must f
Ages 8–12
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
Elizabeth Yates
Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o
Ages 10–14
Monster
Walter Dean Myers
Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon processes his murder trial from a prison cell, documenting the courtroom drama through the
Ages 13–18
Stamped
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
Russell Freedman
For the child who is beginning to ask why the world isn't always fair and wants to see how a single voice can stand up a
Ages 9–14
Malcolm Lives!
Ibram X. Kendi
Trace the life and legacy of an influential American leader through archival photos and documents that reveal the man be
Ages 10–14
Nic Blake and the Remarkables #1
The Manifestor Prophecy
Angie Thomas
Twelve-year-old Nic Blake must master her Manifestor magic and find a powerful ancient tool to clear her father's name a
Ages 8–12
Heaven #1
Heaven
Angela Johnson
A stormy summer afternoon shatters fourteen-year-old Marley's world when a hidden truth makes her question if her family
Ages 12–16
The Moves Make the Man
Bruce Brooks
The friendship between two boys in North Carolina becomes a complex game of survival as they navigate the hard truths of
Ages 10–14
Zoe Washington #2
On Air with Zoe Washington
Janae Marks
Fourteen-year-old Zoe and her newly freed father navigate their fresh relationship while chasing a dream to open a resta
Ages 8–12
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(1019)
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(1810)