Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Browse
→
Interests
→
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+
Tales of the Talented Tenth #3
Robert Smalls (Tales of the Talented Tenth series)
Joel Christian Gill
Witness the uncelebrated narratives of Black history brought to life through detailed graphic novels that highlight incr
Ages 10–16
A Bus of Our Own
Freddi Williams Evans
For children processing the unfairness of unequal resources, this story celebrates a community that takes action to ensu
Ages 5–9
Boycott Blues
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child learning how small steps can lead to big changes. This rhythmic story helps kids process unfairness throug
Ages 5–9
1
...
20
21
22
23
24
...
99
12–18 yrs
359 books
The Logan Family Saga #1
The Land
Mildred D. Taylor
Follow Paul-Edward Logan’s journey from boyhood to manhood as he strives to own his own land in this prequel to the Loga
Ages 12–18
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 #31
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
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
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
