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African American Heritage Poetry

Explore poetry books about african american heritage for children.

52 books

Cover of Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

Carole Boston Weatherford

Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu

Cover of Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag

Cover of Say Her Name

For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both

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Cover of A Song for Juneteenth

A Song for Juneteenth

Zetta Elliott

A lyrical celebration of Juneteenth and Black history for families seeking to honor their heritage through the power of

Ages 4–10

Cover of Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets

Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets

The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration

Cover of Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community

Cover of A-tisket, A-tasket

A-tisket, A-tasket

Ella Fitzgerald, Van Alexander

A dropped green and yellow basket leads to a rhythmic journey through the vibrant streets and musical sounds of 1930s Ha

Cover of Father and Son

Denizé Lauture

Quiet moments and outdoor adventures illustrate the deep, unspoken bond between a father and son living in the beautiful

Cover of When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders

When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders

J. Patrick Lewis

For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does: these poems celebrate the brave people who stood up for

Cover of Hoop Queens

Charles R. Smith, Jr.

Celebrate the speed and power of WNBA legends through rhythmic poetry and high energy photography for your budding athle

Cover of No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock

No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock

John Agard, Grace Nichols

The rhythmic language of the Caribbean breathes new life into nursery rhymes, blending traditional sounds with original

Cover of Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou

Cover of The Undefeated

Kwame Alexander

This lyrical ode honors the grit and perseverance of Black Americans, from the trauma of the past to the triumphant spir

Cover of Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood

Bold poems and vibrant art celebrate the power of empathy and speaking out against injustice, showing how a new generati

Cover of Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope

Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope

Kwame Alexander

For teens grappling with the reality of systemic racism and looking for a way to process the weight of recent events thr

Cover of Hoop Kings

Charles R. Smith Jr.

Rhythmic verses capture the explosive energy and legendary skills of basketball icons like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'N

Cover of Black Girl, Bloom Bright

Black Children Affirmations #2

Black Girl, Bloom Bright

Mahogany L. Browne

Lyrical language and vibrant art celebrate the strength and joy of Black girlhood in a poetic world filled with deep cul

Cover of Black Boy, Take Flight

Black Children Affirmations #3

Black Boy, Take Flight

Mahogany L. Browne

A radiant, poetic celebration for young Black boys who need to hear that their potential is limitless and their joy is a

Cover of ABC of African American Poetry

ABC of African American Poetry

Vibrant paintings illuminate fragments of twenty-five poems and a spiritual, celebrating the soul and rhythm of African

Cover of Woke Baby

Mahogany L. Browne

For parents wanting to share their values of social justice and community from day one, this rhythmic board book turns a

Cover of The Dream Keeper

The Dream Keeper

Langston Hughes

Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams

Cover of Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming

Jacqueline Woodson

For the child exploring their place in the world and the history of their family, this lyrical memoir helps process iden

Cover of Black Boy, Rise

Black Boy, Rise

A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr

Cover of My People

Langston Hughes

Lyrical poetry and sepia-toned photography celebrate the soul, beauty, and daily life of Black Americans in this moving

More Formats for African American Heritage

Chapter Books(792)Young Adult(99)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Graphic Novels(31)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)