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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+
A Summer of Kings
Han Nolan
In 1963, fourteen-year-old Esther’s world changes when a young man fleeing racial violence in Alabama brings the fight f
Ages 12–17
Always, Jackie
Ron Rabinovitz & J. Patrick Lewis
Follow the life of Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady who used her passion for the arts and culture to redefine her role
Ages 6–10
The Music in Derrick's Heart
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Uncle Booker T. makes magic with his harmonica, but when his hands fail him, young Derrick must find the music in his ow
Ages 5–9
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359 books
Vinyl Moon
Mahogany L. Browne
For the teenager seeking a fresh start after a painful home life, finding healing through the rhythm of a new neighborho
Ages 14–18
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who feels their hard work goes unnoticed or needs to see how quiet resilience can change history.
Ages 7–12
Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School
Tiffany Jewell
Personal narratives and data expose the reality of systemic racism within the education system through the eyes of the G
Ages 13–18
Becoming Kareem
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
Trace the rise of a basketball legend who broke scoring records and used his platform to champion identity, faith, and s
Ages 10–14
John Henry
Julius Lester
Watercolor illustrations bring to life the legendary strength of Johnnie Henry as he faces off against a machine in this
Ages 4–10
Color of a Lie, The
Kim Johnson
For teens exploring the complexities of identity and the heavy weight of secrets kept for survival in a world that deman
Ages 14–18
Susan Grigsby's Garden Stories #1
In the Garden with Dr. Carver
Susan Grigsby
For the child who thrives in nature and wonders how one person can transform a community. This story celebrates the joy
Ages 5–9
Molly Bannaky
Alice McGill
Exiled from England and sent to the colonies as a servant, Molly Bannaky builds a new life of freedom and passes the gif
Ages 6–10
Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum
Robert Andrew Parker
For the child who experiences the world through sound or touch, this moving story of jazz legend Art Tatum shows how a p
Ages 4–8
Bye, Mis' Lela
Dorothy Carter
For children processing the death of a beloved caregiver. This gentle story helps kids navigate the transition from sadn
Ages 4–8
Numbering All the Bones
Ann Rinaldi
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of history and the search for family in the face of systemic injustice
Ages 10–14
Words by Heart
Ouida Sebestyen
Moving to a mostly white Western town brings hardship and heartbreak to Lena’s family as they face deep-seated prejudice
Ages 10–14
Splash of Red, A: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jennifer Bryant
From the battlefields of WWI to the pages of history, Horace Pippin overcame physical injury to become one of the most s
Ages 5–9
Life of Song, A: The Story of Ella Jenkins
Ty-Juana Taylor
For the child who loves to sing and make rhythm everywhere they go, this is a soul-stirring look at how one woman's voic
Ages 4–8
No Mush Today
Sally Derby
For the child feeling overlooked by a new baby or tired of the same old routine. This gentle story explores finding a sp
Ages 4–8
Brother Hood
Janet McDonald
For the teenager navigating the tension between staying true to their roots and thriving in a new, elite environment.
Ages 12–17
I Rise
Marie Arnold
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and finding the courage to speak out when someone they love is treat
Ages 12–18
Ashley Bryan: Words to My Life's Song
Ashley Bryan
For the young artist facing obstacles, this memoir shows how passion and perseverance can turn life's experiences into a
Ages 6–10
The Road to Paris
Nikki Grimes
Separated from her brother and placed with a new foster family, eight-year-old Paris must find the strength to trust aga
Ages 8–12
The First of Midnight #1
The First of Midnight
Marjorie Darke
For the young adult reflecting on the meaning of liberty and the heavy weight of systemic unfairness through the eyes of
Ages 12–17
Journey to Jo'burg
Beverley Naidoo
Naledi and Tiro trek across South Africa to find their mother in Johannesburg, encountering the harsh realities of apart
Ages 8–12
