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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+
Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas
Gail Piernas-Davenport
Shante visits all her neighbors to find the lucky black-eyed peas her grandmother forgot. Along the way, she sees how ma
Ages 4–8
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Shana Keller
For the child who asks why school matters or feels frustrated by a difficult lesson. This story reveals the true value o
Ages 6–10
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am John Lewis
Brad Meltzer
Young John Lewis learns that peaceful protest and getting into good trouble can change the world in this illustrated bio
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Freedom's a-Callin Me
Ntozake Shange
For the child learning about the pursuit of liberty and the courage of ancestors. This collection of poems honors the sp
Ages 9–12
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Charles A. Taylor
Personal songs, archival photos, and historical records tell the powerful story of the first Juneteenth celebrations and
Ages 10–16
Just Like Jesse Owens
Andrew Young, Paula Young Shelton
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a boy in the segregated South offers a path from
Ages 6–10
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child curious about how books can change the world, this story celebrates the legacy of a legendary Harlem books
Ages 7–10
The Tallest Tree
Sandra Belton
For the child curious about their family history and community legacy. This story uses a symbolic tree to explore the st
Ages 5–9
The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning that standing up for what is right is just as important as sharing your talents with the world.
Ages 4–9
Hands Up!
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the parent looking to reclaim a difficult phrase, this joyful story transforms 'hands up' into a celebration of grow
Ages 4–8
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn #2
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Huck Finn takes to the river in this classic tale of American adventure, told in the lively, regional voice of a boy see
Ages 11–18
Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum
Ashley Bryan
For the child curious about why things are the way they are, these rhythmic Nigerian folktales offer timeless wisdom on
Ages 5–10
Which Way Freedom #1
Which Way Freedom?
Joyce Hansen
For the young reader exploring their place in the world and the meaning of personal agency. This story follows Obi's jou
Ages 10–14
Find Where the Wind Goes
Mae Jemison
Follow the path of the first African American woman in space, from her Chicago childhood and Stanford studies to her med
Ages 10–14
How Tiger Woods Became A Millionaire
Baby Professor
For the young sports fan who dreams of turning a passion into a profession. This biography introduces the hard work and
Ages 7–12
Pitching in for Eubie
Jerdine Nolen
For the child who wants to help their family during a big transition, this story follows Lily as she finds creative ways
Ages 4–8
The Adventures of Prince Finn #1
The Stolen Apples
Oak Leaf Press
For the youth navigating the tension between societal expectations and their own moral compass while discovering the tru
Ages 10–18
When You Look Like Us
Pamela N. Harris
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and the fear that their loved ones are invisible to a world that doe
Ages 13–18
Biographies for Kids
All about Michael Jackson
Baby Professor
For children curious about how music changes the world, this biography introduces the life and global impact of the reco
Ages 6–10
Two Houses Down
Tiffany Obeng
For the child who peeks over the fence to see how their neighbor lives, this story celebrates the curiosity and joy of e
Ages 4–8
Something Upstairs
Avi
After discovering the ghost of an enslaved boy in his new home, Kenny must travel back in time to solve a murder and dec
Ages 9–14
2nd Grade US History: Native Americans to Early Settlers
Baby Professor
For parents wanting to introduce complex early American history through a simple workbook. It explores the diverse begin
Ages 7–9
Shayla Dubois #2
Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues
Lori Aurelia Williams
For the teen feeling overlooked by a parent's new life. Shayla navigates the sting of a new sibling while supporting fri
Ages 11–15
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Maya Angelou
For the child needing an extra boost of courage when facing nighttime shadows, schoolyard bullies, or the unknown.
Ages 4–8
