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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
17 books about african american heritage
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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March #1
March: Book One
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
Congressman John Lewis recounts his journey from an Alabama farm to the front lines of the civil rights movement in this
Ages 12–18
New Kid #1
New Kid
Jerry Craft
Jordan Banks loves drawing, but he is stuck between his neighborhood and a fancy new school where he is one of the few s
Ages 8–14
New Kid #2
Class Act
Jerry Craft
Eighth grader Drew Ellis works ten times as hard to prove himself at his elite school while feeling a growing rift betwe
Ages 8–14
Inheritance: A Visual Poem
Elizabeth Acevedo
Vibrant illustrations pair with a powerful spoken-word poem that honors the history, beauty, and ancestral pride found i
Ages 8–18
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Will stands in an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, facing sixty seconds of ghosts and a choice between neigh
Ages 14–18
Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love
Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack Jr.
For the child who loves adventure and needs to see that history is filled with diverse heroes who carved their own paths
Ages 10–14
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Marc Bernardin
This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand
Ages 12–18
History Comics #7
Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes
Tracey Baptiste
Long before the famous boycott, a teenager named Claudette Colvin took a stand that helped change the course of American
Ages 9–13
Wash Day Diaries
Jamila Rowser
Follow four best friends in the Bronx as they navigate life and sisterhood through the shared, restorative ritual of the
Ages 13–18
Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack Jr.
For the child who loves tales of grit and adventure, this graphic novel explores how one man defined his own freedom on
Ages 8–14
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
Brooms
Jasmine Walls
For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh
Ages 14–18
History Comics #11
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America
Jarrett Williams
Aaliyah and her dad travel to the Bronx to uncover the DJs, MCs, and dancers who transformed local house parties into a
Ages 8–14
How Do I Draw These Memories?
Jonell Joshua
For teens navigating the complexities of a parent's mental illness, this moving graphic memoir explores the healing powe
Ages 14–18
Graphic History: True Stories #1
True Stories of the Civil War
Nel Yomtov
For the student who finds history textbooks dry and prefers visual storytelling. This graphic novel brings the pivotal m
Ages 8–13
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies
Float and Sting! One Round with Muhammad Ali
Davis Miller
A 4 foot 7 inch high school senior decides to chase the impossible dream of boxing, leading to a life-changing encounter
Ages 8–14
March #2
March: Book Two
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains
Ages 12–18
