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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,228 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
77 books
4–7 yrs
899 books
8–11 yrs
810 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(792)
Young Adult
(99)
Poetry
(52)
Middle Grade
(36)
Picture Books
(32)
Graphic Novels
(31)
Early Readers
(7)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Harper Sharp #1
Kid Detective
Jarrett Williams
For the child questioning societal rules and seeking their own moral compass. A boy and an escaped slave find friendship
Ages 10–18
Little Golden Book Biography
Rosa Parks: A Little Golden Book Biography
Shasta Clinch
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the moral courage required to stand up for a friend when society
Ages 12–18
Harlem
Walter Dean Myers
The pulse of a community comes alive through rhythmic poetry and art that honors the music, history, and daily spirit of
Ages 9–14
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Childhood Trilogy #3
Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation
Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein
A boy's magical first train ride from Alabama to Ohio turns confusing when his new friend is suddenly separated from him
Ages 6–9
What an Artifact Can Tell Us #1
The Greensboro Lunch Counter
Shawn Pryor
Four young men take a seat at a whites-only lunch counter in 1960, sparking a wave of nonviolent sit-ins that changed th
Ages 8–12
We March
Shane W. Evans
A family prepares for a historic day in 1963, joining thousands of people in Washington to hear a dream and call for cha
Ages 4–8
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies
Alice McGill
For parents seeking to share the resilience of Black history through soothing songs that offer comfort and hope despite
Ages 4–10
Girls Survive #21
Nina Under Arrest
Anitra Butler-Ngugi
In a war-torn landscape, a runaway boy finds an unlikely family among a homeless man and a young mother as they seek saf
Ages 8–12
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins
Big dreams and great achievements take center stage in this lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates the strength and po
Ages 4–8
Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom
Walter Dean Myers
Follow the harrowing journey of the Amistad captives from their uprising at sea to the landmark Supreme Court trial that
Ages 10–14
American Girl Historical Characters
Meet Addy: An American Girl
Connie Porter
Experience different eras of the American past through the eyes of girls who face the challenges and joys of their speci
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Angela Bull
Read about the incredible life and lasting legacy of the lawyer and civil rights leader who fought for equality and chan
Ages 5–8
Gingersnaps: Daily Affirmations for African American Children and Families
Anita Alexander
For families seeking to build confidence and cultural pride, these 365 daily affirmations connect positive character tra
Ages 5–12
Dear Mr. Rosenwald
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Ovella watches with pride as her 1920s community rallies together to raise funds and build a brand-new school for
Ages 7–10
Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America
Andrea Davis Pinkney
From the era of slavery to the modern day, these ten men stood up against injustice to change the course of American his
Ages 9–12
Clouds Over California
Karyn Parsons
Middle school is hard enough for quiet Stevie, but now her home life is fractured and her cousin has moved in to avoid t
Ages 8–12
Bippity Bop Barbershop
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Miles faces the buzzing razors and sharp scissors of his first haircut with his father by his side in this rhythmic cele
Ages 3–6
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
Pat Zietlow Miller
Alta dreams of racing just like her hero Wilma Rudolph, but first she has to find a way to get to the parade in her segr
Ages 4–8
Black Children Affirmations #1
Black Girl Magic
Mahogany L. Browne
This lyrical anthem blooms with strength and self-love, defying society's limits to celebrate the brilliance of Black gi
Ages 4–8
How High the Moon
Karyn Parsons
Ella travels from 1944 South Carolina to Boston to find her mother, only to return home to a community shaken by a shock
Ages 8–12
Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers
The powerful legacy of ancestors and the strength of community take center stage in this lyrical celebration of what mak
Ages 4–8
In the Time of the Drums
Kim L. Siegelson
A young boy named Mentu watches from the shore as his grandmother, Twi, leads a powerful uprising of Ibo people arriving
Ages 6–10
M.L.K.: Journey of a King
Tonya Bolden
Archival photographs and historical accounts reveal the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his tireless work
Ages 10–14
Children of Long Ago
Lessie Jones Little
These seventeen poems capture the sweet, everyday moments of growing up as an African American child in the early 1900s.
Ages 4–8
