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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Picture Book Biography #1
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
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Who Was?
Who Is Oprah Winfrey?
Barbara Kramer, Who HQ
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
To Be a Slave
Julius Lester
For parents seeking to discuss the harsh realities of American history through the authentic, unfiltered voices of those
Ages 12–18
The People Could Fly: The Picture Book
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
Let's Read Biography
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
Langston Hughes Poetry for Children
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
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
Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People
Kekla Magoon
The Black Panthers stand at the center of this powerful history, revealing a legacy of community activism and the fight
Ages 14–18
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
Rosa Parks: My Story
Rosa Parks, Jim Haskins
Rosa Parks shares her personal journey from her work with the NAACP to the moment she refused to move on a Montgomery bu
Ages 10–14
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, Traitor to the Nation #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
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
