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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+
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: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
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
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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
The Stock Market Crash of 1929: Great Depression for Kids
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
Baby Professor
Jobs, Women and Slaves: Colonial America
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
Black Is Brown Is Tan
Arnold Adoff
For children in multiracial families who want to see their own beautiful reality reflected in a joyous, lyrical celebrat
Ages 3–8
Maizon #2
Maizon at Blue Hill
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child navigating a new environment where they feel like the odd one out. Maizon must decide if her prestigious b
Ages 9–13
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons
Tosh finds a way to return the love his grandmother gave him by helping her bake and remembering the family stories she
Ages 4–8
Patricia's Story
Rosalyn Adekunle
For the child exploring their place in a global family and looking for stories that reflect Caribbean heritage and the b
Ages 5–9
This Jazz Man
Karen Ehrhardt
Tap your feet to the rhythm of This Old Man while meeting ten legendary jazz musicians through vibrant collage art and m
Ages 3–8
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Kadir Nelson
For the child who needs to feel safe and connected to the world around them, this soulful visual narrative brings a clas
Ages 4–8
A Picture Book Biography #13
A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass
David A. Adler
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and abolition in t
Ages 6–10
What is a Superhero?
T M Crump
Newly crowned King T’Challa must defend the secret nation of Wakanda from a revolutionary challenger who threatens to ex
Ages 8–14
Mississippi Trial, 1955
Chris Crowe
A white teenager in 1955 Mississippi witnesses the injustice surrounding Emmett Till’s murder, forcing him to confront t
Ages 12–17
Shades of Me
Ja'nitta Marbury
For the child exploring their place in a diverse world and wanting to celebrate the beautiful variety of skin tones with
Ages 3–8
Ellen's Broom
Kelly Starling Lyons
A special broom hanging on the cabin wall serves as a powerful memory of a secret wedding as Ellen and her parents head
Ages 5–9
Anger Is a Gift
Mark Oshiro
Struggling with panic attacks and a school that feels like a prison, Moss must choose between being consumed by fear or
Ages 14–18
Bad Boy: A Memoir
Walter Dean Myers
Young Walter hides library books in brown paper bags to avoid teasing while navigating the complex streets and racial st
Ages 12–18
Nigeria Jones
Ibi Zoboi
For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and seeking the courage to define their own path while navigati
Ages 14–18
