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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,228 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
77 books
4–7 yrs
899 books
8–11 yrs
810 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(792)
Young Adult
(99)
Poetry
(52)
Middle Grade
(36)
Picture Books
(32)
Graphic Novels
(31)
Early Readers
(7)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the family looking to discuss the long journey for equality, this multi-generational oral history honors the grit an
Ages 8–12
A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
Barry Wittenstein
For the child curious about how great ideas are born, this book reveals the collaborative and messy process behind Marti
Ages 7–11
Birmingham Sunday
Larry Dane Brimner
Photos and primary sources tell the heavy, true story of the 1963 church bombing and the brave people who fought for civ
Ages 10–14
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The Glory Field
Walter Dean Myers
For the reader exploring how the threads of the past shape the present, this multigenerational epic follows one family's
Ages 12–18
The Power Of Black
Tex Stanly
The color black becomes a vibrant lens to view the soul of a culture, honoring everything from rhythmic music and bold f
Ages 4–9
Warriors: A Starless Clan #6
The Reckoning
Erin Hunter
For the child curious about the hidden truths of American history and how families navigate the weight of the past.
Ages 8–12
Hold Them Close
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Joy, ancestry, and power shine in this vibrant love letter that encourages Black children to hold onto their happiness a
Ages 4–9
My Block Looks Like
Janelle Harper
For the child who takes pride in their vibrant neighborhood and the people who make it special.
Ages 3–8
Freedom Braids
Monique Duncan
For the child learning how cultural traditions and family bonds can provide strength and a sense of belonging in difficu
Ages 4–9
Everyday Black #1
Everyday Black: Disability
Alexis Toliver
For children and families looking to see themselves reflected in stories that celebrate the intersection of Black identi
Ages 5–10
Way Up and Over Everything
Alice McGill
For the child learning about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of folk tales to offer hope during times o
Ages 6–10
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Jackie Robinson
Andrea Thorpe
For the child grappling with unfairness or learning about the heroes who stood up against it. A magical journey into the
Ages 8–12
The Arabus Family Saga #2
Jump Ship to Freedom
James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the courage it takes to claim one's own identity against systemi
Ages 10–14
Who HQ Graphic Novels
Who Was the Greatest? Muhammad Ali
Gabe Soria
For the child who needs to see how personal conviction and athletic excellence can change the world, this graphic biogra
Ages 8–12
Rabbit Ears: Mythic Heroes
Anansi
Brian Gleeson
The tiny but clever spider Anansi uses his sharp wit and mischievous tricks to navigate the traditions and social order
Ages 5–10
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Barack Obama
Tonya Leslie
For the child curious about leadership and how one person can make history. This approachable biography explores the jou
Ages 6–9
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer
Witness how a commitment to nonviolence helped lead a movement as this biography follows the life and peaceful bravery o
Ages 5–9
Freewater
Amina Luqman-Dawson
Twelve-year-old Homer and his sister flee through swampy terrain to find Freewater, a secret community where they must f
Ages 8–12
ABC of African American Poetry
Ashley Bryan
Vibrant paintings illuminate fragments of twenty-five poems and a spiritual, celebrating the soul and rhythm of African
Ages 4–10
Who Was?
Who Was Maya Angelou?
Ellen Labrecque
Maya Angelou rose from a difficult childhood in the segregated South to become a trailblazing streetcar operator, a glob
Ages 8–12
Day of Tears
Julius Lester
The skies weep as a desperate man prepares the largest slave auction in history, told through the many voices of those s
Ages 11–15
A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich
Alice Childress
Thirteen-year-old Benjie insists he can quit heroin anytime, but the voices of his family and teachers reveal a world th
Ages 12–17
Belle, the Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story
Calvin A. Ramsey, Bettye Stroud
Miz Pettway shares the moving history of a hardworking mule who helped Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the fight for
Ages 6–10
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Elizabeth Yates
Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o
Ages 10–14
