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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+
The Invisible Princess
Faith Ringgold
For the child grappling with the concept of systemic unfairness and the power of hope in the face of historical hardship
Ages 5–9
A Net to Catch Time
Sara Harrell Banks
Experience the quiet passage of a day on a Georgia barrier island, measured by the beautiful Gullah words that capture t
Ages 5–9
Michelle Obama: An American Story
David Colbert
Follow the incredible journey of a family's rise from a slave cabin to the White House as Michelle Obama redefines what
Ages 9–12
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Coretta's Song: The Life of Coretta Scott King
Doreen Rappaport
For children learning how to find their own voice when facing unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott
Ages 4–8
The Greatest Muhammad Ali
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader who wants to understand how a sports hero becomes a cultural icon through grit, conviction, and sta
Ages 10–14
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
Tracey Baptiste
Travel across thousands of years to meet the brilliant kings, warrior queens, and legendary scholars who built empires a
Ages 8–12
The Voice That Challenged a Nation
Russell Freedman
For the child who is beginning to ask why the world isn't always fair and wants to see how a single voice can stand up a
Ages 9–14
Freedom School, Yes!
Amy Littlesugar
For children processing scary news or systemic unfairness, this story shows how courage and the love of learning can ove
Ages 6–10
The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes
Dakari Hru
Wishes come true with every leap when two sisters receive special jump ropes brought all the way from Tanzania by their
Ages 4–8
Portraits of African-American Heroes
Tonya Bolden
Biographies of twenty legendary figures, from Frederick Douglass to Gwendolyn Brooks, reveal the lives of the heroes who
Ages 8–12
Little Cliff #2
Little Cliff and the Cold Place
Clifton L. Taulbert
Fascinated by the icy Arctic he learned about in school, Little Cliff finds a way to experience the frozen north without
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Frederick Douglass?
April Jones Prince
This illustrated biography traces the incredible life of Frederick Douglass and his transformation into one of history's
Ages 8–12
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Faith Ringgold
A vivid dream sequence brings the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to light, tracing his journey from childhood to hi
Ages 5–9
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the child who loves the library and needs to see how one person's voice can change which stories are told and whose
Ages 4–8
A Song for August
Sally Denmead
For the child who finds magic in the sounds of the street, this story explores how paying attention to the world around
Ages 4–9
Fact Finders
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
Little Leaders #1
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
