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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+
Who Was? Graphic Novels
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Insha Fitzpatrick, Who HQ
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
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
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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
River Between Us, The
Richard Peck
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the complexities of history, race, and the secrets families keep during t
Ages 10–14
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
Baby Professor
How Did The Ancient African Empires Get Their Goods?
Baby Professor
For middle grade learners ready to understand the complex systems of historical trade and the difficult history of the t
Ages 8–12
Nubian Kingdom (1000 BC)
Baby Professor
Witness the power of Ramesses the Great, the warrior pharaoh who led fifteen military campaigns and ruled Egypt during i
Ages 6–10
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
An eleven-year-old boy becomes a fugitive on the streets of Chicago's South Side after a gang initiation goes tragically
Ages 12–18
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Patricia C. McKissack
Follow the life of a legendary orator and activist who rose from slavery to become a powerful voice for women's rights a
Ages 8–14
Who Was?
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Long before the modern civil rights movement, a woman named Belle escaped slavery and changed her name to travel the cou
Ages 8–12
Before She Was Harriet
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Harriet Tubman was many people before she became a legend: a nurse, a scout, and a daughter. Poetic prose traces the lay
Ages 4–9
The Village That Vanished
Ann Grifalconi
When slave traders threaten the Yao people, young Abikanile uses her quick wits and faith to lead her community to safet
Ages 6–10
The Lions of Little Rock
Kristin Levine
In 1958 Little Rock, quiet Marlee must find her voice when her friendship with the new girl, Liz, is caught in the middl
Ages 10–14
Grandma Loves You, Brown Baby
Breonna Lewis
For parents seeking to help children process community trauma and loss. This story provides a window into the experience
Ages 12–18
Rebels Against Slavery: American Slave Revolts
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
For the student exploring the true depth of American history, this book moves beyond passive narratives to reveal the br
Ages 10–15
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
The journey of South Africa's first Black president unfolds from his early roots through his dedicated leadership in the
Ages 4–10
Good Night for Freedom, A
Barbara Olenyik Morrow
Hallie faces a life-changing choice when she finds two girls hiding in a secret Underground Railroad stop. Collage art b
Ages 6–10
Tituba of Salem Village
Ann Petry
As the fever of the Salem witch trials spreads, a slave named Tituba finds herself at the center of the accusations, fig
Ages 11–15
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway after a childhood spent challenging
Ages 4–8
