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Poetry About Cultural Identity
Explore poetry books about cultural identity for children.
60 books
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
Ages 10–18
In My Mother's House
Ann Nolan Clark
A young Tewa boy shares the rhythmic beauty of his people’s communal spirit, from the work they do together to the homes
Ages 5–9
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #1
Enchanted Air
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating a multicultural identity or feeling caught between two worlds. This moving memoir explores find
Ages 10–14
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Black Children Affirmations
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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
Ages 4–8
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
Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets
Debby Slier
The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration
Ages 5–12
The Night Before #5
The Night Before Lunar New Year
Natasha Wing
For children who love festive traditions but feel overwhelmed by loud celebrations, this story offers a cozy way to prep
Ages 4–8
Land of the Cranes
Aida Salazar
For the child grappling with the reality of unfair systems or family separation, this verse novel offers a poignant look
Ages 8–12
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London
For the child curious about the rhythms of nature and the stories behind the changing seasons, as told through the indig
Ages 4–10
The Sun Shines Everywhere
Mary Ann Hoberman
For children starting to notice differences in the world around them, this rhyming journey shows how the same sun warms
Ages 3–6
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
Ages 6–12
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
Ages 8–12
The Brimstone Journals
Ron Koertge
For parents and educators of teens navigating the complex social pressures, hidden home struggles, and warning signs of
Ages 14–18
Verla Kay's Historical Stories
Broken Feather
Verla Kay
A young girl named Broken Feather witnesses the transformation of the Nez Percé way of life as newcomers arrive and fore
Ages 6–10
He Said, She Said
Kwame Alexander
When a smooth-talking football star and the school’s top student lead a social media revolution, they find an unexpected
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 4–8
Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town
Paul B. Janeczko
Vibrant illustrations and thirty-four poems celebrate the familiar magic found in our own bedrooms, busy streets, and lo
Ages 5–9
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
Ages 4–8
ABC of African American Poetry
Ashley Bryan
Vibrant paintings illuminate fragments of twenty-five poems and a spiritual, celebrating the soul and rhythm of African
Ages 4–10
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
Ages 12–18
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 10–14
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
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
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