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Poetry About Celebrating Heritage
Explore poetry books about celebrating heritage for children.
98 books
Apple (Skin to the Core)
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
Coconut Kind of Day Island Poems
Lynn Joseph
Lively poems capture the vibrant sights and sounds of daily life across the sun-drenched islands of the Caribbean.
Ages 4–8
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
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Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
Something about America
Maria Testa
For the child grappling with being from two different worlds, this poetic story explores the complex journey of healing
Ages 10–14
The Tamarindo Puppy and Other Poems
Charlotte Pomerantz
For children beginning to explore new languages, these playful poems use familiar scenes to weave Spanish and English to
Ages 4–8
For the Love of the Game Michael Jordan and Me
Eloise Greenfield
The legendary drive of Michael Jordan inspires two children to find their own grit and determination in this encouraging
Ages 4–8
Hiawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
For the child who feels a deep connection to the outdoors, this rhythmic classic captures the magic of a young boy disco
Ages 5–9
Paul Revere's Ride
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Experience the rhythmic gallop and midnight urgency of 1775 as a lone rider races through the Boston countryside to warn
Ages 6–10
Michael J. Rosen's Animal Poems #1
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
In a dark and watery world, the Creator searches for a companion before bringing the familiar sights and sounds of our e
Ages 5–9
The Mighty Macy
Kwame Alexander
Macy learns that her own voice is a powerful tool as she finds the strength to speak up for her community in this humoro
Ages 6–10
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe
Ages 8–12
Over the River and Through the Wood
Lydia Maria Child
For families wanting to slow down and savor the traditions of the season. This classic poem captures the cozy anticipati
Ages 4–8
Lejos / Cerca Concepts #1
Cerca / Close
Juan Felipe Herrera
For the toddler discovering how they fit into the world around them, this bilingual board book explores the beauty of ph
Ages 0–3
How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace
Carole Boston Weatherford
A moving journey through the life of the man who wrote Amazing Grace, showing how one song can become a timeless anthem
Ages 4–9
Flights of Fancy! #1
Flights of Fancy!
Rabindranath Tagore
For the child who finds magic in the every day, these classic verses by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore celebrate the
Ages 6–12
Ernest Nister's Book of Christmas
Ernest Nister
Victorian poetry and magical revolving pictures bring a nineteenth-century Christmas to life in this nostalgic holiday k
Ages 5–10
Long was the Winter Road They Traveled: A Tale of the Nativity
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who finds magic in quiet moments, this lyrical poem captures the awe and perseverance of the travelers see
Ages 4–8
Little Tree
E.E. Cummings
Celebrate the magic of the smallest things and the joy of finding where you belong through this poetic tribute to a tiny
Ages 4–8
Soccer Kings #1
Soccer Queens
Charles R. Smith Jr.
High-energy poems and bold photos celebrate the finesse of soccer legends like Megan Rapinoe and the historic 99ers who
Ages 7–12
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Marcia Williams
Epic battles and legendary journeys come to life through vibrant comic-style panels that make these ancient Greek myths
Ages 7–11
Harlem
Walter Dean Myers
The pulse of a community comes alive through rhythmic poetry and art that honors the music, history, and daily spirit of
Ages 9–14
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies
Alice McGill
For parents seeking to share the resilience of Black history through soothing songs that offer comfort and hope despite
Ages 4–10
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins
Big dreams and great achievements take center stage in this lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates the strength and po
Ages 4–8
More Formats for Celebrating Heritage
Chapter Books
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Picture Books
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Young Adult
(114)
Graphic Novels
(73)
Middle Grade
(53)
Early Readers
(43)
Board Books
(6)
Celebrating Heritage by Age Group
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 0–3
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Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 4–7
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