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Poetry About Celebrating Heritage
Explore poetry books about celebrating heritage for children.
98 books
Black Children Affirmations #1
Black Girl Magic
Mahogany L. Browne
This lyrical anthem blooms with strength and self-love, defying society's limits to celebrate the brilliance of Black gi
Ages 4–8
Children of Long Ago
Lessie Jones Little
These seventeen poems capture the sweet, everyday moments of growing up as an African American child in the early 1900s.
Ages 4–8
The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet
Joseph Bruchac
Look down at the world through the eyes of the Big Dipper in these twelve traditional stories from various North America
Ages 6–10
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We the People
Bobbi Katz
Voices from across American history come alive in sixty-five original poems that capture the people and moments that def
Ages 8–13
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Roxane Orgill
A photographer with no camera and a wild idea tries to gather dozens of jazz legends for a historic morning on a Harlem
Ages 8–12
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
Roots and Blues: A Celebration
Arnold Adoff
Lyrical rhythms trace the story of the blues, from sounds of the earth and songs of freedom to the vibrant music of toda
Ages 9–14
Muse Squad #1
The Mystery of the Tenth
Chantel Acevedo
A Cuban American girl discovers she is a muse of Greek legend and must harness her ancient powers to help a friend desti
Ages 8–12
One Leaf Rides the Wind
Celeste Davidson Mannis
A walk through a Japanese garden reveals ten quiet treasures, told through haiku that capture the stillness of stone lan
Ages 4–8
Presidential Misadventures: Poems That Poke Fun at the Man in Charge
Bob Raczka
Witty four-line clerihew poems provide a playful look at American presidents, highlighting their quirks and historical m
Ages 7–11
Caribbean Dream
Rachel Isadora
For children and parents seeking a peaceful escape into a vibrant island world, this lyrical poem celebrates the sensory
Ages 3–7
Quiet Storm
Lydia Omolola Okutoro
Young authors of African ancestry share their perspectives on family, pride, and spirituality in this collection of orig
Ages 12–18
Tales for Tiny Tots #2
A Valentine for You
Wendy Watson
For families wanting to share the cozy spirit of Valentine's Day through classic rhymes and folk art as a bunny family p
Ages 3–7
May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes for Your Life
Cleo Wade
For parents seeking to shower their little ones with affirmations of self-worth and resilience, this poetic collection o
Ages 4–8
A Primer about the Flag
Marvin Bell
Discover the many meanings behind different flags, from the ones waving in parades to the lonely banners planted on the
Ages 5–9
Mother Goose
Babushka's Mother Goose
Patricia Polacco
For parents seeking to introduce global cultures through familiar rhythms, this collection blends classic nursery rhymes
Ages 4–8
Brown Girl, Brown Boy #1
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Rhythmic verses call on brown girls to draw strength from the women who came before them as they chase their own bright
Ages 4–8
Around the World in Eighty Poems
James Berry
Travel from continent to continent through eighty different poems that celebrate the unique voices and cultures of more
Ages 8–12
Hope Is an Arrow: The Story of Lebanese-American Poet Khalil Gibran
Cory McCarthy
A young immigrant from Lebanon carries a secret hope to America, eventually using his poetic voice to become one of the
Ages 7–10
A Christmas Feast
Edna Barth
Ancient carols, winter sayings, and classic poems come together in this gathering of holiday spirit that spans hundreds
Ages 8–12
The Gift Outright: America to Her Poets
Helen Plotz
For students and teens looking to connect with the heart of the American story through the diverse, powerful voices of p
Ages 12–18
Is This Forever, or What?: Poems & Paintings from Texas
Naomi Shihab Nye
Vibrant paintings and regional poetry capture the sweeping landscapes and unique spirit of life across the state of Texa
Ages 12–18
Fernie and Me #1
Fearless Fernie
Gary Soto
Rhythmic verses capture the daily life of two best friends as they navigate the hallways and challenges of their school
Ages 8–12
More Formats for Celebrating Heritage
Chapter Books
(2357)
Picture Books
(248)
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
(954)
Books for Celebrating Heritage for Ages 4–7
(4385)
