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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+
Fact Finders: Biographies
Langston Hughes: Great American Writer
B. A. Hoena
Introduce your child to the power of words through the life of Langston Hughes, a poet who used his voice to navigate an
Ages 7–10
Malcolm Lives!
Ibram X. Kendi
Trace the life and legacy of an influential American leader through archival photos and documents that reveal the man be
Ages 10–14
Gateway Biographies
Alice Walker: Author and Social Activist
Stephanie Fitzgerald
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a life of purpose, this biography explores how a girl from the rural South
Ages 10–15
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Little Leaders
Dream Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For the little dreamer who needs to see how big their world can be. This soothing board book introduces toddlers to trai
Ages 0–3
The Legendborn Cycle #2
Bloodmarked
Tracy Deonn
Bree is on the run from the Order's regents, fighting to control her dangerous ancestral powers while racing to rescue N
Ages 14–18
Nic Blake and the Remarkables #1
The Manifestor Prophecy
Angie Thomas
Twelve-year-old Nic Blake must master her Manifestor magic and find a powerful ancient tool to clear her father's name a
Ages 8–12
Bros
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who thrives in community and needs to see Black boyhood celebrated as a source of pure joy, freedom, and d
Ages 4–8
We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song
Debbie Levy
A few powerful words and a shared melody have the strength to spark change, showing how a single song can unite people t
Ages 6–10
A Ride to Remember
Sharon Langley, Amy Nathan
In the summer of 1963, a community protests for change, leading young Sharon Langley to become the first Black child to
Ages 6–9
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr.
The most famous words of the 1963 March on Washington come to life through vibrant illustrations that capture a vision o
Ages 5–12
History Comics #7
Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes
Tracey Baptiste
Long before the famous boycott, a teenager named Claudette Colvin took a stand that helped change the course of American
Ages 9–13
Civil Rights Leaders
Peaceful Leader: Martin Luther King Jr.
Bruce Bednarchuk
The inspiring story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful mission for equality comes to life through rhythmic s
Ages 5–8
Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford
After his family is sold away, Henry Brown risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom in a wooden
Ages 8–12
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Trouble Don't Last
Shelley Pearsall
Eleven-year-old Samuel flees a Kentucky farm under the cover of night, following the Underground Railroad on a suspensef
Ages 8–12
Jump at the Sun Holiday Classics #1
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa!
Rex Perry
For the child curious about winter traditions beyond Christmas, follow Penny Proud and her family as they discover the s
Ages 4–8
Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference
Joyce Hansen
Striking photographs and biographies celebrate thirteen Black women who blazed trails in science, the arts, and law to c
Ages 8–12
My America #3
Message in the Sky
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Corey Birdsong has finally reached safety in Canada, but he risks his new life to help other runaway slaves find their w
Ages 7–10
Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue, Corinne Naden
Nine-year-old Ron McNair risks everything to challenge a segregated library's rules in 1959, long before he journeyed to
Ages 5–9
Stealing Freedom
Elisa Carbone
After being cruelly separated from her family, twelve-year-old Ann Maria Weems disguises herself to brave the Undergroun
Ages 10–14
DK Life Stories #12
Martin Luther King Jr.
Laurie Calkhoven
For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this biography explores the courage and convictions of a man who c
Ages 8–12
Unequal: A Story of America
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why society feels unfair, this powerful history reveals how systemic inequality was built and th
Ages 12–18
Sellout
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their heritage and finding where they belong ac
Ages 12–17
The Freedom Summer Murders
Don Mitchell
Primary documents reveal the true story of three civil rights workers whose pursuit of voting justice led to a tragic en
Ages 12–18
