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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
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Another Way to Dance
Martha Southgate
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-level performance while processing family changes and discovering how their
Ages 12–16
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
Julius Lester
Powerful illustrations anchor this history of the American slave trade, following the journey from the ships to the hero
Ages 10–14
Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child exploring their place in the world and the history of their family, this lyrical memoir helps process iden
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Sound the Jubilee
Sandra Forrester
In the midst of the Civil War, a young slave and her family seek safety and a new beginning as they find refuge on Roano
Ages 10–14
Burning Up
Caroline B. Cooney
A school project about a 1959 fire leads Macey Clare to uncover deep-seated prejudice and the dark history of racism wit
Ages 12–17
Sitting in St. James, A
Rita Williams-Garcia
As an aging mistress sits for her portrait in 1860 Louisiana, the long-buried secrets and harrowing truths of those ensl
Ages 14–18
Unfadeable
Maurice Broaddus
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Follow Bella as she uses graffiti art to expose city co
Ages 8–12
For Lamb
Lesa Cline-Ransome
In the Jim Crow South, a studious girl’s simple act of friendship with a white neighbor sparks a tragic chain of events
Ages 14–18
My Mother the Cheerleader
Robert Sharenow
In 1960 New Orleans, Louise’s world is upended when her mother joins a group of protesters and a mysterious visitor arri
Ages 12–17
Out of Darkness
Ashley Hope Pérez
For teens grappling with the weight of history and systemic injustice. This story navigates the intersections of race an
Ages 14–18
Who Will You Be?
Andrea Pippins
For parents reflecting on their child's future, this lyrical story celebrates how a child's identity is shaped by the lo
Ages 3–7
The Gaither Sisters #3
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Rita Williams-Garcia
Three sisters travel to Oakland in 1968 to visit their mother and find themselves in the middle of a summer that changes
Ages 8–12
Cane Warriors
Alex Wheatle
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the moral cost of fighting for one's own humanity in the face
Ages 12–18
King Solomon's Elephantine Island Secret
Aubree Duquesnay, Caleb Serrant, Chloe Serrant
Students at Elephantine Academy discover their lessons in biology and history are actually training for a global battle
Ages 10–15
Amazing Scientists #3
The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague
Julia Finley Mosca
Raye Montague faced down sexism and inequality to become a pioneer in ship design, proving that a gifted mind for math c
Ages 5–10
The Blue Crescent Moon #2
The Underground Railroad Twins
Lisa Tasca Oatway
The Stonehart siblings travel back to the mid-1800s to help twin girls navigate the dangerous secrets and paths of the U
Ages 8–12
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice
Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes
For the young reader seeking inspiration on how to channel their talents into a stand for justice, even when the world i
Ages 12–18
After Tupac and D Foster
Jacqueline Woodson
When D Foster arrives in a quiet Queens neighborhood, she brings a new perspective on freedom and music that changes her
Ages 10–14
Ebony Book of Black Achievement
Margaret Peters
For the child curious about the unsung heroes of history, this collection introduces trailblazers who changed the world
Ages 8–13
Family Reunion
Chad Richardson, Dad Richardson
For the child preparing to meet a sea of new faces at a large family event, this story turns the nerves of travel into t
Ages 4–9
Guests in the Promised Land
Kristin Hunter
For the young person navigating the complex realities of race and belonging in different social spaces. These stories ho
Ages 10–14
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Javaka Steptoe
Young Jean-Michel Basquiat finds inspiration in the pulsing energy of New York City and proves that art doesn't have to
Ages 6–10
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Muhammad Ali
Matt Christopher
For the young sports fan curious about more than just the game, this biography explores how a legendary athlete used his
Ages 8–12
Sam and the Tigers
Julius Lester
A clever boy named Sam must use his quick wits to stay safe when he encounters a group of hungry tigers looking for thei
Ages 4–9
