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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+
Dear Willie Rudd
Libba Moore Gray
A heartfelt letter attached to a kite carries an apology to a beloved former servant for the unfair rules of segregation
Ages 6–10
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963
Sheila P. Moses
For the child learning how ordinary kids can change history. This moving story follows a young boy finding his courage d
Ages 8–12
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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ann Petry
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour
Ages 10–14
When Grandmama Sings
Margaree King Mitchell
For the child who asks why the world isn't always fair. Experience the power of family and music while navigating the di
Ages 6–10
In the Land of Milk and Honey
Joyce Carol Thomas
For the child facing a big life change or a move to an unfamiliar place. This poetic journey highlights the beauty and h
Ages 4–8
We Troubled the Waters: Poems
Ntozake Shange
For the child asking about fairness and the heroes of history, this lyrical collection honors the bravery of those who f
Ages 8–12
Voices From the Underground Railroad
Kay Winters
A secret network of safe houses and brave abolitionists helps freedom seekers navigate the dangerous path from the South
Ages 8–12
Historical Fiction for Mature Children
Oprah Winfrey: Love Yourself First
Rich Linville
Born in Mississippi and nicknamed The Preacher for her early love of reading, young Oprah Winfrey shares the story of fi
Ages 5–8
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness, this biography reveals Jackie Robinson's fierce life-long battle fo
Ages 12–18
A Walk With Grandpa
Sharon K. Solomon
For the child learning about the painful reality of American history and the strength required to survive injustice and
Ages 12–18
Shaka, King of the Zulus
Diane Stanley
An outcast boy transforms into a formidable warrior and leader, building a powerful empire in this dramatic history of t
Ages 8–12
I Am Alfonso Jones
Tony Medina
For teens grappling with news of police violence and systemic injustice, this haunting graphic novel offers a space to p
Ages 12–18
Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree
William Miller
After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to
Ages 5–9
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v
Ages 10–16
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
Different Like Me- A Children's Book On Social Justice
Jasmin Dior
Black youth find a voice for self-love and community strength as they navigate racial differences and learn the meaning
Ages 5–10
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
Chris Barton
For the child curious about how one person can change history, this inspiring true story follows John Roy Lynch from ens
Ages 7–12
This Promise of Change
Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Debbie Levy
For the young reader processing the weight of systemic unfairness and finding the courage to stand up for what is right
Ages 10–15
Porch Lies
Patricia C. McKissack
For the child who loves a tall tale and a good laugh. Discover the magic of front-porch storytelling through these cleve
Ages 8–12
Gone Wolf
Amber McBride
For the child grappling with the weight of history and systemic unfairness, this dual-timeline story offers a path throu
Ages 8–12
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child curious about how a person's values are formed, this biography shows how childhood faith and family can in
Ages 7–10
Finding Hattie
Sally Warner
Witness the historic career of Hattie McDaniel, the talented actress and singer who became the first African American to
Ages 6–10
