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African American Heritage Young Adult
Explore young adult books about african american heritage for children.
99 books
The Chosen One: Triumphs of a Black Girl in the Ivy League
Echo Brown
For the teen feeling the weight of family expectations while navigating high-pressure spaces where they don't see themse
Ages 14–18
Dear Martin #1
Dear Martin
Nic Stone
After a violent encounter with police, honor student Justyce McAllister writes journals to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to
Ages 14–18
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
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Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects
Ages 12–18
We Deserve Monuments
Jas Hammonds
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets, this moving story explores how uncovering the past can help he
Ages 14–18
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
Maizon #4
Lena
Jacqueline Woodson
On the run from their abusive father, Lena and Dion disguise themselves and travel in search of family and a place where
Ages 12–16
When the Mapou Sings
Nadine Pinede
For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one
Ages 14–18
The Weight of Blood
Tiffany D. Jackson
A surprise rainstorm reveals Maddy’s biggest secret, sparking a chain of events at a small-town Georgia high school that
Ages 14–18
If You Come Softly
If You Come Softly and Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the sudden, sharp ache of losing a first love. A profound lo
Ages 13–18
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science
Marc Aronson, Marina Budhos
For the teenager asking deep questions about how the world became so interconnected. Explore how a simple kitchen staple
Ages 12–18
The World Beneath
Janice Warman
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this historical novel explores finding your voice and choosing a side
Ages 10–14
Make Good Trouble: Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the
Ages 12–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Code Name Verity #3
Black Dove, White Raven
Elizabeth Wein
In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen
Ages 12–18
Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s
Ages 12–18
Coram Boy
Helen Edmundson, Jamila Gavin
For the teenager grappling with the harsh realities of history and social injustice, this powerful drama explores surviv
Ages 12–18
Master of Deceit: J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies
Marc Aronson
For the teen starting to question how much the government should know, this unsparing look at J. Edgar Hoover explores t
Ages 12–18
The Logan Family Saga #5
Let the Circle Be Unbroken
Mildred D. Taylor
In 1930s Mississippi, the Logan children witness their community’s struggle for justice while navigating internal family
Ages 10–14
Beck
Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
For the older teen navigating a difficult past. Beck's gritty journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery explor
Ages 14–18
With the Fire on High
Elizabeth Acevedo
Emoni Santiago balances the demands of young motherhood with her magical talent in the kitchen, dreaming of a future tha
Ages 13–18
Garden Heights #3
Concrete Rose
Angie Thomas
Maverick Carter thought he knew what it meant to be a man, but fatherhood and the pull of loyalty and revenge force him
Ages 14–18
Warriors Don't Cry
Melba Pattillo Beals
Melba Pattillo Beals shares her personal diary from 1957, documenting her harrowing year as one of the nine students int
Ages 12–18
A Twisted Tale #14
Almost There
Farrah Rochon
In the jazz-filled streets of 1920s New Orleans, Tiana strikes a dangerous deal with the Shadow Man to protect her commu
Ages 12–18
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Poetry
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(36)
Picture Books
(32)
Graphic Novels
(31)
Early Readers
(7)
African American Heritage by Age Group
African American Heritage Books for Ages 0–3
(96)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18
(1233)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7
(1019)
African American Heritage Books for Ages 8–11
(1810)
