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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+
All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
Ashley Bryan
For families looking to connect through music and art, this stunning collection of spirituals offers a soulful way to ex
Ages 4–10
Sallie Gal and the Wall-a-kee Man
Shelia P. Moses
Sallie Gal desperately wants the ribbons from the Wall-a-kee Man’s wagon, but her mother refuses charity. A young girl f
Ages 7–10
Oh Lord, I Wish I Was a Buzzard
Polly Greenberg
Under the hot sun of the cotton fields, a young girl uses the power of her daydreams to find a moment of escape from her
Ages 4–8
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Good Lil' Boys and Girls #1
Good Lil' Boys and Girls from the Cotton State of Alabama and the Magnolia State of Mississippi
Sharon Hunt
For the child who wants to feel proud of where they come from. This educational collection introduces young readers to t
Ages 7–12
Imani #5
Imani and Isaiah
Cicely Lewis
For the child curious about why books win awards, this guide explores the power of storytelling and the diverse voices t
Ages 6–10
Imani #6
Imani and the Ghost
Cicely Lewis
For the child curious about their heritage and the secrets hidden in old family stories. A gentle mystery that helps kid
Ages 7–10
Pink and Say
Patricia Polacco
Two young soldiers from different backgrounds form an unbreakable bond when they are captured together during the height
Ages 7–12
Stella by Starlight
Sharon Mills Draper
After a burning cross sparks fear in her 1932 North Carolina town, Stella finds the courage to stand against prejudice a
Ages 9–13
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Experience the career of a legendary jazz composer and his orchestra as they create a unique sound that defies every mus
Ages 4–9
Great Episodes #1
Wolf by the Ears
Ann Rinaldi
Harriet Hemings weighs the promise of freedom against the safety of the only home she knows while trapped in the velvet
Ages 12–17
Raspberry Hill #1
Money Hungry
Sharon G. Flake
Haunted by memories of homelessness, thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill works tirelessly to save money while wondering if
Ages 10–14
Acting
Sherri Winston
For the teenager navigating the shift from childhood dreams to adult realities when a family crisis changes everything.
Ages 13–18
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Joy Michael Ellison
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson show what it means to be brave and kind while fighting for a world where everyone ca
Ages 5–10
Second Daughter: The Story of a Slave Girl
Mildred Pitts Walter
Aissa watches as her sister, Elizabeth Freeman, takes a courageous stand in a Massachusetts court to win freedom for the
Ages 10–14
Drita, My Homegirl
Jenny Lombard
Drita has just fled war in Kosovo for a new life in America, but it takes a rocky school project with popular Maxie to b
Ages 8–12
The Window
Michael Dorris
For the child navigating the shift of living with unfamiliar relatives while a parent focuses on recovery and healing.
Ages 9–13
Big Meeting
Dee Parmer Woodtor
Relatives from all over travel South to the Bethel A.M.E. church to feast, worship, and renew deep family ties at the Bi
Ages 4–8
Low-Down Laundry Line Blues, The
C. M. Millen
For the child feeling a little down or grumpy. This rhythmic story explores how the power of play and sibling connection
Ages 4–8
Zeely
Virginia Hamilton
For the child whose imagination is sparked by mystery and awe. Follow Geeder as she navigates the line between childhood
Ages 9–12
Lucky Beans
Becky Birtha
Tired of eating beans during the Great Depression, Marshall uses his math lessons to guess how many beans are in a jar a
Ages 6–9
Nappy Hair
Carolivia Herron
A lively backyard picnic becomes the stage for a rhythmic celebration of heritage as family and friends admire a young g
Ages 4–8
If You...
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
Fugitive slaves faced immense hardships and danger on their journey to freedom; learn how the secret network of the Unde
Ages 7–10
The Song of the Molimo
Jane Cutler
A twelve-year-old boy meets Ota Benga, an African Pygmy exhibited at the 1904 World's Fair, in a meeting that challenges
Ages 9–13
Christmas Night on the Farm
Maria Hoskins
For the family preparing to travel for the holidays, this story captures the magic of visiting grandparents and the cozy
Ages 4–8
