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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+
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
When We Say Black Lives Matter
Maxine Beneba Clarke
For parents seeking to explain the heart behind a powerful movement, this poetic guide helps children understand the str
Ages 4–9
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
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12–18 yrs
359 books
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... #1
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
My Red, White, and Blue
Alana Tyson
For children processing the difference between what our country's symbols promise and the reality of Black history, this
Ages 4–8
Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom
Shane W. Evans
Barefoot families move silently through unlit woods and sleep under bushes, risking everything on a dangerous trek towar
Ages 4–8
Captured History
Little Rock Girl 1957
Shelley Tougas
For the young reader grappling with systemic unfairness, this powerful photographic history follows nine students who sh
Ages 9–14
On Mardi Gras Day
Fatima Shaik
For the child curious about vibrant community traditions, this soulful journey explores the sights, sounds, and deep cul
Ages 4–8
Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time
Carole Boston Weatherford
The booming voice of athlete, actor, and activist Paul Robeson rings out in this poetic biography of a man who used his
Ages 7–12
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford
Lyrical prose follows Harriet Tubman’s profound spiritual journey as she listens for the guiding voice that leads her no
Ages 5–9
She Persisted #24
Dorothy Height
Kelly Starling Lyons, Chelsea Clinton
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to know how one person can change the world through persiste
Ages 6–9
Those Who Saw the Sun
Jaha Nailah Avery
For the teenager seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of history through the lived experiences and resilient sp
Ages 12–18
Listen for the Fig Tree
Sharon Bell Mathis
Preparing for her first Kwanzaa gives sixteen-year-old Ludell the cultural connection and inner strength she needs to fa
Ages 12–17
Let Freedom Ring
The Underground Railroad: Bringing Slaves North to Freedom
Judy Monroe
Travel back to the years before the Civil War to see how a secret network of brave individuals guided enslaved people on
Ages 8–12
Puffin Easy-to-Read
I Am Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, James Haskins
For the child learning how one person's quiet courage can change the world. This first-person account helps young reader
Ages 6–9
We the People
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Dan Elish
For the child learning how one person's courage can change history, this accessible biography introduces the bravery and
Ages 7–10
