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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,353 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
853 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Ordinary People Change the World #8
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
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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: A Novel in Dialogue
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
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
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #3
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
Denene Millner, Rebel Girls
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
The Collected Works of Langston Hughes #11
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
For the young reader seeking to understand their place in the world through the soulful rhythms of Black life, jazz, and
Ages 6–17
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 Historical Characters
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 Was?
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
