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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
13+
Me and the Family Tree
Carole Boston Weatherford
Celebrate the beautiful puzzle of family heritage. This story helps children discover how they are a unique blend of the
Ages 3–7
Under the Sunday Tree
Eloise Greenfield
For children curious about different ways of life, these lyrical poems and vibrant paintings celebrate the warmth, commu
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Jordan
Alice Childress
For the teen navigating the complexities of foster care and a mother who cannot always be there. A powerful look at fami
Ages 12–16
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #3
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
Denene Millner
Follow the incredible journey of Sarah Breedlove as she overcomes poverty to become Madam C. J. Walker, a pioneering ent
Ages 6–10
Children's Ancient History Books
Ancient Peoples of Africa: From Egypt to the Great Zimbabwe Empire
Left Brain Kids
For the child grappling with self-worth and the weight of societal beauty standards, this story explores the deep need f
Ages 14–18
History Maker Biographies
Rosa Parks: Activist for Equality
Grace Hansen
Trace Rosa Parks’ life from her early years to the historic bus ride that challenged inequality and changed the course o
Ages 5–8
American Girl Short Stories
Addy Studies Freedom
Connie Porter
For the child discovering the weight and wonder of their own voice, this story explores the profound connection between
Ages 7–10
Trailblazer Biographies
The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer
Margeaux Weston
For children learning about the power of using their voice to demand change and the history of the fight for voting righ
Ages 6–10
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
Understanding the intersection of Black American culture and LGBTQ identity is essential to grasping the full story of e
Ages 11–18
American Girl: Cecile & Marie-Grace #4
Never Stop Singing
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child learning to find their voice as a leader while navigating the complexities of making a difference in their
Ages 8–12
Underground to Canada
Barbara Smucker
Two brave girls navigate the dangerous path of the Underground Railroad as they attempt a daring escape from a Mississip
Ages 9–13
Like Sisters on the Homefront
Rita Williams-Garcia
For the teen navigating the weight of big mistakes and the search for where they truly belong within their family histor
Ages 12–17
Who HQ
Who Was Coretta Scott King?
Gail Herman
For the young reader curious about the heroes behind history, this biography introduces a woman whose courage helped cha
Ages 8–12
The Gaither Sisters #1
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
Rita Williams-Garcia
Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern travel to Oakland in the summer of 1968 to visit their mother, finding themselves in the mid
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of John Lewis
Tonya Leslie
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this biography introduces a boy who used his voice to change t
Ages 6–9
Who Was? Graphic Novels
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Insha Fitzpatrick
For the child questioning why things aren't fair, this graphic biography shows how one woman's quiet courage ignited a m
Ages 8–12
Days Of Jubilee: The End of Slavery in the United States
Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack
For the student curious about the real story of Juneteenth and the long road to freedom. This history uses primary sourc
Ages 10–14
Biographies for Kids
Maria Tallchief
Baby Professor
Witness the incredible journey of Maria Tallchief, who broke barriers to become America's first prima ballerina through
Ages 6–10
Who Will I Be, Lord?
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child wondering about their place in the world and how the legacy of their family shapes their future possibilit
Ages 4–8
A Taste of Colored Water
Matt Faulkner
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story uses a simple misunderstanding to reveal
Ages 5–9
Fields of Fury
James M. McPherson
Relive the turning points of the American Civil War through the eyes of those who lived it, from the first shots fired t
Ages 10–14
City Summer, Country Summer
Lisa Bullard
Discover the extraordinary life of Eugene Bullard, the boxer and jazz musician who became one of the first African Ameri
Ages 7–11
The Big Roles Slaves Played in the Ancient African Society
Baby Professor
Understand the difficult history of the transatlantic slave trade and the complex systems of capture and transport from
Ages 8–11
Love Your Hair
Phoenyx Austin
For the young girl learning to embrace her natural beauty, this vibrant book celebrates the versatility of Black hair wh
Ages 3–8
