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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
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Read and Rise
Sandra L. Pinkney
For the child discovering their own potential, this photographic journey inspires young readers to see books as the key
Ages 3–8
African Town
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca
Ages 12–18
Signature Lives
Langston Hughes: The Voice of Harlem
Brenda Haugen
For the child discovering the power of words or exploring Black history, this biography follows Langston Hughes as he fi
Ages 10–14
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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness, this memoir shows how creativity and hope can flourish
Ages 10–14
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
Carole Boston Weatherford
Arturo Schomburg filled his home with enough art and books to start a mutiny, all to ensure the brilliance of the Africa
Ages 9–12
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
The Friends #1
The Friends
Rosa Guy
Phyllisia struggles with pride and her father's rules as she navigates a complicated friendship in this moving story of
Ages 12–17
Crowning Glory: A Celebration of Black Hair
Carole Boston Weatherford
Celebrate the artistry and cultural pride of Black hairstyles through poetic verse and radiant collage art, perfect for
Ages 3–7
Black Girl Rising
Brynne Barnes
Poetic prose and vibrant art celebrate the brilliance and inherent worth of Black girls, serving as an empowering anthem
Ages 4–8
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Ticket to Canada
Eric Oatman
For the child learning about the pursuit of freedom and the courage it takes to leave everything behind for a safer life
Ages 7–10
Dear America #4
A Picture of Freedom
Patricia McKissack
Clotee secretly learns to read and write while enslaved on a plantation, eventually facing a life-changing choice betwee
Ages 8–12
The Skin I'm In
The Life I'm In
Sharon G. Flake
For the teenager navigating the aftermath of poor choices and seeking a path toward healing after facing the darkest sid
Ages 14–18
The Dream Bearer
Walter Dean Myers
David encounters a mysterious old man in his neighborhood whose stories help him find a new way to understand his own fa
Ages 10–14
Step Right Up: How Doc Carver and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
Donna Janell Bowman
A former wild west performer and a brilliant horse named Jim Key travel the country to prove that animals learn best thr
Ages 7–12
F is for Freedom
Roni Schotter
For the child questioning what it means to do the right thing even when it's dangerous, this story explores courage and
Ages 8–12
Rhythm Ride
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the teen or middle grader discovering how music can change the world. This rhythmic history explores the soul of Mot
Ages 10–14
Oscar: The Life and Music of Oscar Peterson
Reva Marin
For the young musician discovering their craft or the reader learning about the hurdles of racial prejudice in history t
Ages 10–16
Unpunished Murder
Lawrence Goldstone
For the teenager grappling with why systemic unfairness exists, this historical account reveals how a single massacre an
Ages 12–18
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child craving more time to play outside, this book celebrates the boundless energy of neighborhood kids reclaimi
Ages 4–8
Everybody's Revolution: A New Look at the People Who Won America's Freedom
Thomas Fleming
For the student who feels like their history book is missing pieces: this inclusive look at the American Revolution reve
Ages 9–12
Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom: Civil War (Secrets of American History series)
Patricia Lakin
For the middle-grade student curious about the unsung heroes who fought against injustice, this book reveals the high st
Ages 8–12
By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child discovering how their own voice and creative talents can rise above hard times to inspire others and build
Ages 5–10
True Stories in Focus #1
Separate No More: The Long Road to Brown v. Board of Education
Lawrence Goldstone
For the teenager grappling with why the world is unfair, this history of the fight against segregation shows how legal b
Ages 12–18
You Never Heard Of Willie Mays?!
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the grit it takes to overcome unfairness. Celebrate the 'Say Hey
Ages 4–9
