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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+
Let's Read Biographies
Mary McLeod Bethune
Houghton Mifflin
Follow the life of a determined leader who dedicated herself to the vital work of educating others and securing fundamen
Ages 7–9
Black Boy, Rise
Brynne Barnes
A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr
Ages 4–10
My People
Langston Hughes
Lyrical poetry and sepia-toned photography celebrate the soul, beauty, and daily life of Black Americans in this moving
Ages 2–8
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12–18 yrs
341 books
James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series #3
Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin
James L. Swanson
The peaceful movement for Civil Rights clashes with a dark shadow as a prison escapee tracks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 12–18
I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes
Resilience, bravery, and creativity shine in this energetic affirmation of all the magnificent things that make a person
Ages 3–8
Graphic Library: African Americans in the U.S. Military
The Buffalo Soldiers and the American West
Jason Glaser
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers protected the frontie
Ages 8–12
Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass in His Own Words
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass recounts his own journey from a childhood in slavery to becoming a world-renowned voice for freedom a
Ages 8–12
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Jean Marzollo
Vibrant scratchboard art brings to life the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his historic journey toward peace and e
Ages 4–8
All Aboard Reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington
Frances Ruffin
For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day or how people can change the world together. This history brings th
Ages 7–9
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Matt de la Peña
For the child discovering how a single person can carry the hopes of a community and the weight of a nation through quie
Ages 6–10
Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote
Dinah Johnson
For the child learning to speak up for what is right, even when others try to push them aside. Discover how Ida B. Wells
Ages 4–8
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing #2
The Kingdom on the Waves
M. T. Anderson
Seeking freedom in the chaos of 1775, Octavian joins the Royal Ethiopian Regiment for dangerous naval raids along the Vi
Ages 14–18
The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
Dear America #13
Color Me Dark
Pat McKissack
Nellie Lee records her family’s move from Tennessee to Chicago in 1919, seeking safety from injustice only to face the h
Ages 9–14
Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues
Andrea Williams
For the child who loves sports but wants to understand the deeper story of fairness, leadership, and the people who chan
Ages 10–14
Ida, in Love and in Trouble
Veronica Chambers
For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp
Ages 14–18
Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior
Ed Clayton
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, this classic biography offers a front row seat to the courage and fai
Ages 8–12
They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom
Lesa Cline-Ransome
In the shadows of a Southern plantation, a young man risks everything to teach others the power of letters and numbers i
Ages 7–10
The Story of Windrush
K. N. Chimbiri
For the child curious about their heritage or why people move to new countries, this accessible history honors the Carib
Ages 7–11
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)
Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares a deeply personal account of his work within the American legal system, making a powerful
Ages 12–18
My Hair Is Like...
My Hair Is Like the Sun
St. Clair Detrick-Jules
Celebrate Black joy and self-love with this vibrant board book that compares the natural beauty of Black hair to the won
Ages 0–3
Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira
Duncan Tonatiuh
Mestre Bimba transformed capoeira from an outlawed practice into a world-renowned art form of resistance and cultural pr
Ages 6–10
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali
Marc Bernardin
This striking graphic biography follows the meteoric rise of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic gold to his courageous stand
Ages 12–18
It's Raining Laughter
Nikki Grimes
These joyful poems and photographs celebrate the everyday experiences and laughter of African American children growing
Ages 4–9
