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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+
This Is the Dream
Diane Z. Shore, Jessica Alexander
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or learning about heroes who changed the world, this rhyming history honors t
Ages 4–8
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
Jerry Stanley
For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American
Ages 10–14
Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves
Dennis Brindell Fradin
John Brown’s own words carry us from a Virginia plantation to freedom in London, recounting a harrowing escape and a lif
Ages 10–14
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359 books
Teachers March! The: How Selma's Teachers Changed History
Wallace, Sandra Neil and Rich Wallace
Brave educators in Selma, Alabama, risk everything to join the nonviolent protest for voting rights in this account of t
Ages 7–11
Lullaby (For a Black Mother)
Langston Hughes
For the parent seeking a tender way to bond at the end of the day. This poetic lullaby celebrates the deep, protective l
Ages 0–5
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Daniel Bernstrom
An African American grandfather uses his time machine car to share stories of hope and courage with his grandson in this
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Struggle, The: A Memoir (Adapted for Young Adults)
Ta-Nehisi Coates
For the teen navigating the complex walk between childhood and adulthood while balancing family expectations and the rea
Ages 12–18
Hammering for Freedom
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
For children learning about the heavy weight of history and the incredible strength it takes to keep a family together a
Ages 7–11
Ruth and the Green Book
Calvin Alexander Ramsey
For the child learning how community and kindness can help navigate unfairness. This story explores traveling safely dur
Ages 7–11
More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teen seeking to understand the systemic roots of inequality and the tactical brilliance behind one of history's
Ages 12–18
Pictures for Miss Josie
Sandra Belton
For the child learning how the past shapes our present, this moving story honors the legacy of Black educators and the p
Ages 5–9
A Dream of Freedom
Diane McWhorter
The long fight to end segregation and secure voting rights comes to life through the history of the nonviolent protests
Ages 10–14
This Side of Home
Renée Watson
For the teenager grappling with changes in their neighborhood and realizing their once identical path with a sibling is
Ages 12–18
A Thousand Never Evers
Shana Burg
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this story offers a powerful look at finding your v
Ages 8–12
Mahalia Jackson
Nina Nolan
For the child who needs to see how a powerful voice can change the world. Discover how Mahalia Jackson's music became th
Ages 4–8
Like Vanessa
Tami Charles
For the girl struggling to see her own beauty in a world of narrow standards. Vanessa finds her voice and confidence whi
Ages 10–14
Photobiographies
Onward: A Photobiography of Matthew Henson
Dolores Johnson
Matthew Henson used his expert survival skills to lead expeditions to the North Pole. Archival photos tell the story of
Ages 8–12
Voices From the March on Washington
J. Patrick Lewis
Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the
Ages 12–18
Seeds of Freedom
Hester Bass
For the child curious about how a community can work together to change unfair rules. This story shows how creativity an
Ages 6–10
We Can: Portraits of Power
Tyler Gordon
For the child who needs to see that their voice and talents can change the world. This stunning gallery of trailblazers
Ages 4–8
Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry
Fredrick McKissack, Patricia C. McKissack
Lorraine Hansberry broke barriers as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway, using her writing to expose the r
Ages 10–14
I Wonder as I Wander
Gwenyth Swain
For the child who loves listening to the sounds of the city or the rhythm of rain: discover how young Langston Hughes tu
Ages 5–10
Let Us March On!: James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
The writer of the Black National Anthem leads a powerful, wordless march through the streets of New York to stand up for
Ages 6–10
York's Adventures With Lewis and Clark: The African American's Part in the Great Expedition
Rhoda Blumberg
York journeyed across the continent with Lewis and Clark, forging vital alliances with Native tribes while navigating th
Ages 9–12
