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Poetry About Cultural Identity
Explore poetry books about cultural identity for children.
60 books
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
Goddesses of the Underworld #1
Hekate: The Witch
Nikita Gill
Raised by Hades in the Underworld, an orphaned girl discovers ancient powers that could finally end the immortal war bet
Ages 14–18
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
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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
A Dime a Dozen
Nikki Grimes
Twenty-eight honest poems explore the joys, pains, and determination required to chart your own path through the difficu
Ages 10–14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Early Readers
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