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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
28 books about african american heritage
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
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
Graphic Library
The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft
Donald B. Lemke
Ellen and William Craft risk everything in a heart-pounding true journey, using a clever disguise to escape from Georgia
Ages 8–12
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
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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
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5
The Underground Abductor
Nathan Hale
This graphic history follows Harriet Tubman’s daring escape from slavery and her life-risking work leading others to fre
Ages 8–12
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
First Biographies
Matthew Henson
B. A. Hoena
Brave the freezing elements to learn how Matthew Henson reached the North Pole in 1909 and became a legendary co-discove
Ages 7–10
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
Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
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
Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star
Lee Engfer
For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can
Ages 8–12
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
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10
Blades of Freedom
Nathan Hale
Discover how the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture ruined Napoleon's plans and forced the massive sale of t
Ages 8–12
Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America
Eric Stevens
Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both
Ages 8–12
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
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies #1
Muhammad Ali: American Champion
Michael Burgan
Follow the life of a legendary heavyweight champion in this fast-paced graphic biography that covers his greatest victor
Ages 8–12
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
Captured History
Showdown in Manila
Matt Doeden
Take a ringside seat for the legendary 1975 heavyweight battle between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier as they fight 14 rou
Ages 8–12
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: The Beginning
Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare
For the clever child who feels like an outsider because of their big brain, this story celebrates finding friendship and
Ages 8–12
Corpse Talk
Ground-breaking Rebels
Adam Murphy
For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br
Ages 8–12
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
Henry Ford and the Model T
Michael O'Hearn
The invention of the assembly line and the rise of the iconic Model T come to life in this fast-paced graphic history of
Ages 8–12
