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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Way a Door Closes, The
Hope Anita Smith
Thirteen-year-old C.J. watches his family change and his father leave in this moving collection of poems about pride, lo
Ages 10–14
Grandpa Loves You, Brown Baby
Breonna Lewis
For the child who thrives on the special warmth of a grandfather's embrace and the promise of lifelong support.
Ages 0–5
Riot
Walter Dean Myers
Fifteen-year-old Claire is caught in the middle of the 1863 draft riots, forced to confront the violent tensions between
Ages 12–18
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Satchel Paige
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Satchel Paige made history as the first African American to pitch in a Major League World Series, defying the unfair lim
Ages 6–10
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Stand Up and Speak Out
A Road to Freedom
George Capaccio
For the child curious about how brave people worked together to overcome injustice and seek safety in American history.
Ages 8–14
The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be
Shannon Gibney
For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of being a transracial adoptee and wondering about the lives they might
Ages 14–18
Uncle Marcus, The Jamaican Superhero
Marvin Amos
For children seeking to see themselves in the heroes they admire, this vibrant story celebrates Jamaican heritage and th
Ages 4–8
Tales of Young Americans
Riding to Washington
Gwenyth Swain
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa
Ages 4–8
The Power of Children: Ordinary Youth Making Extraordinary Differences
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Skip Berry, Andrew Kimmel
For the young reader grappling with unfairness in the world, this moving account shows how kids like Anne Frank and Ruby
Ages 8–14
The Kingdoms and Empires of Ancient Africa
Baby Professor
For the child curious about their heritage or world history, this guide explores the sophisticated civilizations and cul
Ages 8–12
I Am #2
I Am Amazing!
Alissa Holder, Zulekha Holder-Young
For the child who needs a boost in self-confidence, this vibrant story helps young boys recognize their inner strength a
Ages 3–7
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
Patricia Hruby Powell
For the child who feels like they don't fit in or has big dreams, this vibrant biography shows how a determined girl dan
Ages 7–11
Dangerous Skies
Suzanne Fisher Staples
For the child grappling with the realization that the world is not always fair, especially regarding race, friendship, a
Ages 10–14
The Patchwork Quilt
Valerie Flournoy
Tanya and her grandmother stitch together scraps of old clothes to create a beautiful quilt that holds their family hist
Ages 5–9
Legend of Freedom Hill, The
Linda Jacobs Altman
Two friends, Rosabel and Sophie, venture into the hills to hunt for gold in a desperate and brave race to buy Rosabel's
Ages 6–10
Run Away Home
Patricia C. McKissack
Sarah Jane's life in the late 19th century changes forever when she discovers an Apache boy hiding in her family's barn.
Ages 8–12
Race to the Frozen North
Catherine Johnson
For the child who thrives on true tales of grit and exploration: this accessible story restores a forgotten hero to his
Ages 8–12
The Talking Eggs
Robert D. San Souci
For the child learning that true worth comes from a kind heart, not from chasing riches or comparing oneself to others.
Ages 5–10
The Longest Ride
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ
Ages 9–12
Right by My Side
David Haynes
Growing up means seeing parents in a new light as a high school student balances a father who runs the town dump and a m
Ages 14–18
Music in Comics
Queen in Comics!
Sophie Blitman, Emmanuel Marie
Marie Laveau rises to fame in 19th-century New Orleans as a powerful herbalist, midwife, and legendary Voodoo practition
Ages 10–15
If You Come Softly #1
If You Come Softly
Jacqueline Woodson
Ellie and Jeremiah meet at a New York private school and fall in love, only to face the complicated reactions of the wor
Ages 12–18
Uncle Remus
The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus
Joel Chandler Harris
For parents seeking to discuss how storytelling can be both a source of cultural folklore and a product of complicated h
Ages 9–14
Francie
Karen English
Francie risks everything when she stands by a teenage boy she’s been teaching to read after he is falsely accused of a s
Ages 10–14
