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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+
No Mirrors in My Nana's House
Ysaye M. Barnwell
Vibrant paintings and a rhythmic song celebrate a young girl who sees her beauty and worth reflected in her grandmother’
Ages 3–8
Lives of...
Lives of the Presidents
Kathleen Krull
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see how passion and perseverance can lead to a lifetime of creative ac
Ages 7–12
The Letter Writer
Ann Rinaldi
For the teen grappling with the weight of family secrets and the moral complexity of history, this novel explores the bu
Ages 12–17
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Stone River Crossing
Tim Tingle
For the child grappling with the meaning of courage and the power of unlikely alliances in the face of systemic injustic
Ages 8–12
The 5 O'Clock Band
Troy Andrews
For the child who feels like they aren't quite measuring up or is searching for their place within their community and c
Ages 4–8
Green Piano, The: How Little Me Found Music
Roberta Flack, Tonya Bolden
Jazz found its soul in New Orleans through a blend of spirituals, ragtime, and improvisation, creating a major form of m
Ages 4–8
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
Brenda Woods
For the child questioning why history books leave people out. Explore the Jim Crow South through a friendship that revea
Ages 10–14
John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire
Josephine Nobisso
African American porter John Blair risks everything to lead passengers to safety as a terrifying firestorm sweeps throug
Ages 7–11
America Dreaming: How Youth Changed America in the Sixties
Laban Carrick Hill
Witness the power of young voices as they drive the radical movements of the 1960s, from civil rights to environmentalis
Ages 12–18
About The Trod
Dreamkeypr
Wander through mystical poems infused with Jamaican dialect, exploring themes of love, renewal, and rising from the ashe
Ages 10–18
Rust in the Root
Justina Ireland
For the teen exploring how history and heritage shape our world, this magical alternate history tackles systemic injusti
Ages 14–18
Let ‘Er Buck!
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child grappling with the sting of unfairness, this true story of a Black cowboy's grace under pressure offers a
Ages 6–10
The Ever-After Bird
Ann Rinaldi
For the young teen questioning the complexities of right and wrong while discovering the hidden courage required to stan
Ages 12–16
Birth of the Cool
Kathleen Cornell Berman
For the child finding their own voice, this rhythmic biography of Miles Davis shows how a young boy's curiosity and hard
Ages 4–9
A Place Where Hurricanes Happen
Renée Watson
For children navigating the aftermath of a storm or loss, this lyrical story helps them process the complex emotions of
Ages 6–9
A Spy Called James
Anne Rockwell
For the child who loves secret missions and wants to discover how one person's quiet courage can change the course of hi
Ages 6–10
Satchmo's Blues
Alan Schroeder
Young Louis Armstrong dreams of making music while growing up in New Orleans, working hard to finally buy the pawn shop
Ages 5–9
The Dies Drear Chronicles #1
The House of Dies Drear
Virginia Hamilton
Sinister events and whispers of hauntings surround a mysterious old house in this award-winning suspenseful tale.
Ages 9–13
Brown v. Board of Education
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this book explores the brave families who fought to change hist
Ages 8–12
Rent Party Jazz
William Miller
Rent Party Jazz
Ages 6–10
Pocket Change Collective
This Is What I Know about Art
Kimberly Drew
For the teen who sees art as more than just a hobby. Learn how creative expression can be a powerful tool for activism a
Ages 12–18
Uncle Remus #4
The Last Tales of Uncle Remus
Julius Lester
For the family exploring the power of wit over brawn. Julius Lester reclaims these classic animal trickster tales throug
Ages 7–12
Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
Marilyn Nelson
For the teen exploring how music can bridge divides, this poetic journey celebrates the grit and harmony of a groundbrea
Ages 12–18
Trouble the Water
Frances O'Roark Dowell
For the child questioning the fairness of the world, this story explores how friendship and courage can bridge deep divi
Ages 9–13
