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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
341 books
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
Picture Book Biographies
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
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child discovering how their own family story fits into the grand tapestry of history and the enduring strength o
Ages 6–10
Over Jordan
Norma Johnston
John Clark leads a secret international counterterrorist unit called Rainbow to stop an apocalyptic conspiracy after a s
Ages 10–14
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Anne Digby
For the child curious about their roots and the history of migration. This story explores the journey and enduring herit
Ages 9–14
More Than Anything Else
Marie Bradby
Working long hours at the saltworks is hard, but nine-year-old Booker holds tight to a single, burning desire: the chanc
Ages 5–9
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
Magic Tree House #53
A Big Day for Baseball
Mary Pope Osborne
A magic tree house sends Jack and Annie back to 1947 Brooklyn, where they become batboys during a historic baseball game
Ages 6–9
Isabella & Chloe #1
Chloe's Secrets / Los secretos de Chloe
Maria Retana, Miles Last
Seven-year-old Chloe shares her powerful story of family unity and sacrifice while living through the era of slavery in
Ages 9–12
Phillis's Big Test
Catherine Clinton
Young poet Phillis Wheatley must stand before a panel of skeptics in 1772 Boston to prove she is the true author of her
Ages 6–10
Busing Brewster
Richard Michelson
Brewster faces a tense first day at an integrated school in 1974, but finds an unexpected sanctuary and a kind voice wit
Ages 6–10
White Lilacs
Carolyn Meyer
Rose Lee Jefferson faces a heartbreaking choice when the city of Dillon decides to destroy her thriving Black community
Ages 10–14
Black Heroes Of The Wild West
James Otis Smith
For the curious reader who loves true adventures and wants to see the real, diverse faces that shaped the American front
Ages 8–12
