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African American Heritage Young Adult

Explore young adult books about african american heritage for children.

99 books

Cover of Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

Bryan Stevenson

Lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares a deeply personal account of his work within the American legal system, making a powerful

Cover of Those Who Saw the Sun

Those Who Saw the Sun

Jaha Nailah Avery

For the teenager seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of history through the lived experiences and resilient sp

Cover of Bloodmarked

The Legendborn Cycle #2

Bree is on the run from the Order's regents, fighting to control her dangerous ancestral powers while racing to rescue N

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Cover of Unequal: A Story of America

Unequal: A Story of America

Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau

For the teenager asking why society feels unfair, this powerful history reveals how systemic inequality was built and th

Ages 12–18

Cover of The Freedom Summer Murders

The Freedom Summer Murders

Primary documents reveal the true story of three civil rights workers whose pursuit of voting justice led to a tragic en

Cover of A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

For the teen exploring their heritage while navigating high school crushes, this vibrant story honors the power of famil

Cover of Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Archival photos and personal stories reveal how Black travelers used the Green Book to find safety and community during

Cover of Frederick Douglass: For the Great Family of Man

Frederick Douglass: For the Great Family of Man

Follow the incredible life of a man who escaped slavery to become a brilliant abolitionist, a champion for women, and a

Cover of African Town

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca

Cover of Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party

Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party

Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.

This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog

Cover of The Life I'm In

The Skin I'm In #2

The Life I'm In

Sharon G. Flake

For the teenager navigating the aftermath of poor choices and seeking a path toward healing after facing the darkest sid

Cover of 1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution & Change

1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution & Change

Marc Aronson, Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Protests erupt on four continents, political leaders are assassinated, and the world reaches a breaking point in this ac

Cover of The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

Birdie Randolph plays the part of the perfect daughter until a secret romance and the return of an estranged aunt force

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Miles Morales #2

A boring day in school suspension takes a dangerous turn when Miles Morales' Spidey Sense warns him of a plot to erase B

Cover of Dreamland Burning

Dreamland Burning

Jennifer Latham

A skeletal discovery on a modern-day property connects two teens across a century, unearthing the harrowing truth of the

Cover of Pride

Zuri Benitez fights to protect her Bushwick home from gentrification while clashing with the arrogant boy across the str

Cover of Oathbound

The Legendborn Cycle #3

Exiled and alone, Bree Matthews strikes an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King to master her powers while a secret

Cover of Thirsty

Blake finds herself drowning in the pressures of an elite sorority, where the only way to feel bold enough to fit in is

Cover of King Biscuit

Michael Loyd Gray

For the young adult reflecting on their place in the world while navigating the deep complexities of racial history and

Cover of All American Boys

All American Boys

Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what

Cover of Tyler Johnson Was Here

Tyler Johnson Was Here

A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face

Cover of Black Internet Effect

Pocket Change Collective

Black Internet Effect

Shavone Charles

For the young creative who wants to see how digital trends start and how to navigate big tech spaces while staying true

Cover of Loving vs. Virginia

Loving vs. Virginia

Patricia Hruby Powell

Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th

Cover of Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis

Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis

Jeannine Atkins

The silent power of stone comes to life in this verse novel about Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of Native and African Americ

More Formats for African American Heritage

Chapter Books(792)Poetry(52)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Graphic Novels(31)Early Readers(7)

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