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Poetry About Celebrating Heritage

Explore poetry books about celebrating heritage for children.

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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 Broken Feather

Verla Kay's Historical Stories

A young girl named Broken Feather witnesses the transformation of the Nez Percé way of life as newcomers arrive and fore

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

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Change Sings

Amanda Gorman

A young girl leads a musical journey through her community, showing how small voices joining together can create a power

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Charles R. Smith Jr.

Rhythmic poems celebrate the power and skill of basketball legends like Sue Bird and Brittney Griner as they dominate th

Cover of Under the Southern Cross

Frané Lessac's Australian World

Under the Southern Cross

Bats flit over outdoor movies and mysterious orbs glow in the outback as families gather under the Australian night sky.

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Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

Land of Sweet Surprises

Pull the tabs to transform scenes of nineteenth-century play in this classic mechanical book where every page turn revea

Cover of Market Day

Vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns capture the sensory excitement of a farm family’s busy trip to the local market.

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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

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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

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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 Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey

Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey

Jamake Highwater

Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into

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Marcia Sewall's American History #2

People of the Breaking Day

The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto

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Carol of the Brown King

Langston Hughes

For families looking to see themselves in the Nativity story, these lyrical poems celebrate the first Christmas with a f

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 Poetry for Children

Langston Hughes

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

Cover of It's Raining Laughter

It's Raining Laughter

These joyful poems and photographs celebrate the everyday experiences and laughter of African American children growing

Cover of A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean Poets

A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean Poets

John Agard, Grace Nichols

Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car

Cover of Jazz A-B-Z

Wynton Marsalis

Experience the rhythm of jazz through 26 poetic tributes to musical legends, helping older children appreciate artistic

Cover of Wearing My Mother's Heart

Wearing My Mother's Heart

For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi

Cover of Something on My Mind

Something on My Mind

For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i

Cover of Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

Carole Boston Weatherford

After his family is sold away, Henry Brown risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom in a wooden

More Formats for Celebrating Heritage

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Celebrating Heritage by Age Group

Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 0–3(954)Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 4–7(4385)