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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+
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
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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: Corey's Underground Railroad Diary #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
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
What Was?
What Was the Harlem Renaissance?
Sherri L. Smith
The streets of 1920s Harlem pulse with the sound of jazz and the words of iconic writers who moved north to build a lege
Ages 8–12
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this story explores how meeting a hero can spark the co
Ages 7–10
And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison's Life in Stories
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Lyrical poetry honors the journey of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, showing how a young girl with an imagination grew
Ages 4–9
A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic
Debbie Rigaud
For the teen exploring their heritage while navigating high school crushes, this vibrant story honors the power of famil
Ages 12–18
Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms
Today's children share their modern hopes, wisdom, and dreams for the future in these heartfelt and poetic letters addre
Ages 8–12
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Angela Joy
Being Black is a vibrant anthem of history and culture, celebrated through the eyes of a child reflecting on a legacy th
Ages 4–8
Long Journey Home
Julius Lester
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of freedom. These stories offer a raw, dignified l
Ages 12–18
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
On a sweltering North Carolina night, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith uses her powerful presence to face down a grou
Ages 6–10
Charlotte Forten
Peter Burchard
For the child curious about how one person can make a difference during a time of great change, this biography explores
Ages 10–14
