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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+
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
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Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. 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
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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
Everett Anderson #6
Everett Anderson's Nine Month Long
Lucille Clifton
For the child preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story helps navigate the long wait and the changing family dy
Ages 3–8
The Other Half of My Heart
Sundee T. Frazier
Biracial twins Minni and Keira see the world differently when a pageant trip to North Carolina flips their usual experie
Ages 8–12
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning about the strength of their ancestors, this poetic prayer offers a moving bridge between history
Ages 4–8
Sweet Land of Liberty
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to change the world. Discover how a historic concert help
Ages 4–8
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Lewis Michaux built a sanctuary for the mind in Harlem, creating a legendary bookstore that became a vital center for Bl
Ages 12–18
A Day That Changed America
The March on Washington
Margeaux Weston
For children asking why fairness matters, this narrative history brings the 1963 March on Washington to life, showing ho
Ages 7–10
The House of the Good Spirits
Donn Kushner
For the child exploring the weight of the past and the search for belonging through a blend of mystery, history, and the
Ages 9–13
Hurricane Song
Paul Volponi
Trapped in the New Orleans Superdome during Hurricane Katrina, a football-loving son and his jazz-loving father must fin
Ages 12–17
Great Depression for Kids
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Baby Professor
For the student grappling with how economic systems and history intersect. This guide breaks down the 1929 crash and the
Ages 8–12
Colonial America
Jobs, Women and Slaves
Baby Professor
For the student curious about how different people lived and worked in early America, from the roles of women to the dif
Ages 9–12
