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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+
Cornerstones of Freedom
Rosa Parks: Freedom Rider
Keith Brandt, Joanne Mattern
For the child learning about fairness and the power of one voice. This biography shows how quiet courage can change the
Ages 7–10
Rookie Read-About Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
David F. Marx
For the child curious about why we have a day off in January, this gentle introduction explains the legacy of Dr. King t
Ages 4–7
This Is Your Time
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges recounts her historic walk into an all-white school at age six and invites the next generation to continue
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Jason Reynolds
For teens grappling with the heaviness of social injustice and the isolation of the pandemic, seeking a way to catch the
Ages 12–18
The ABCs of Black History
Rio Cortez
From the Great Migration to big ideas like Power and Soul, this rhythmic journey honors the creators, icons, and moments
Ages 5–10
Know Your Hairitage #2
Zion's Crown
Zenda M. Walker
For the child learning to embrace their natural hair. This rhythmic celebration of Black hairstyles fosters pride, confi
Ages 4–8
Freedom Riders
Ann Bausum
Young activists board buses to challenge injustice, showing how John Lewis and others risked everything for civil rights
Ages 10–14
A Man Called Horse
Glennette Tilley Turner
For children discovering that history is often deeper than what they learn in school, this biography explores the grit a
Ages 10–14
The Black Kids
Christina Hammonds Reed
As the 1992 Los Angeles riots ignite, wealthy teenager Ashley Bennett sees her charmed life splinter while her family an
Ages 14–18
Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
Karen English
Essie is excited for her cousin to visit the island, but she soon realizes that Neeny has changed and no longer loves th
Ages 5–9
Great Achievement Awards
Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award
John Bankston
Witness the powerful legacy of a civil rights leader who established a prestigious award to champion the voices of Afric
Ages 8–12
We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Fred Powledge
For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought
Ages 10–15
Stamped
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
Hidden Figures of Science
Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race
Rebecca Rissman
For the child who asks why some voices in history are louder than others, this book celebrates the brilliant Black women
Ages 8–12
Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance
Laban Carrick Hill
For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their creative roots, this vibrant journey through the Harlem Renaissanc
Ages 12–18
How Sweet the Sound: African-American Songs for Children
Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson
For families looking to connect through music and heritage. This vibrant collection of African-American songs celebrates
Ages 5–11
Picture Book Biographies #3
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
David A. Adler
Help your child understand the power of words and peaceful protest through the life of Dr. King, from his childhood in t
Ages 5–9
Dear America #39
The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy
Walter Dean Myers
Sixteen-year-old Joshua Loper documents the grit and hardship of his very first cattle drive under a harsh trail boss in
Ages 9–14
Undying Glory: The Story of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Clinton Cox
The all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment fights with immense valor during the Civil War in this historic account of cou
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Is Oprah Winfrey?
Barbara Kramer
A young girl raised on a Southern pig farm overcomes a difficult childhood through resilience and kindness to become a g
Ages 8–12
Black Hands, White Sails
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
Explore the hidden history of Black mariners who found freedom, leadership, and equality on the high seas when they were
Ages 9–14
The People Could Fly
Virginia Hamilton
A breathtaking African American folktale comes to life through vivid paintings, sharing a legendary story of people who
Ages 5–10
The Sound of Kwanzaa
Dimitrea Tokunbo
For families looking to share the rhythmic beauty and communal values of Kwanzaa through a sensory journey of sound, lig
Ages 4–8
A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
Zetta Elliott
A young boy moves through a whirlwind of anger, fear, and peace as he tries to heal after a tragedy strikes his communit
Ages 4–8
