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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+
Me (Moth)
Amber McBride
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of grief and searching for where they belong among the stories of their an
Ages 12–18
Jazmin's Notebook
Nikki Grimes
For the teen navigating family instability who finds solace in a private journal. A lyrical look at resilience through 1
Ages 12–17
All the Colors of the Race
Arnold Adoff
Rhythmic verses share the personal perspective of a child growing up with a Black mother and a white father.
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
359 books
Brendan Buckley #1
Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything In It
Winner
For the child exploring their multicultural identity and asking big questions about family secrets, race, and where they
Ages 8–12
Little Eight John
Virginia Hamilton
For the child who challenges every rule. Explore how a young boy's determination to do the exact opposite of what he's t
Ages 5–10
Ray Charles
Sharon Bell Mathis
For the child learning that big obstacles don't have to stop big dreams. Discover how a young boy's love for music helpe
Ages 7–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Lillian's Right to Vote
Jonah Winter
As Lillian climbs a steep hill toward the voting booth, she remembers the long, historic journey her family took to prot
Ages 5–9
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Anita Silvey
One powerful voice can change the world; follow the true story of how music and determination can be used to stand up fo
Ages 8–12
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson
John Lewis rises from a small farm to the front lines of the March on Washington, leading the fight for justice with pea
Ages 7–11
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
Monica Edinger, Lesley Younge
Experience the journey of a young boy stolen from his home and his remarkable path to freedom through found verse and po
Ages 12–18
Knee-High Man and Other Tales, The
Julius Lester
For the child who feels small in a big world, these classic tales show how cleverness and spirit can outshine size and s
Ages 4–8
Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Follow a young boy's journey from the hardships of slavery to the life-changing moment he learns to read, paving a lyric
Ages 5–9
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi
Magnolia Flower, a girl with a vibrant spirit, must choose between her father's rules and her own heart as she embarks o
Ages 4–8
Kids' Book of Black Heroes
My Name is Phillis Wheatley
Afua Cooper
For the child grappling with the power of their own voice and identity, this moving story explores how creativity and re
Ages 9–13
Betty Before X
Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson
For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,
Ages 8–12
The Middle Passage
written and illustrated by Tom Feelings
For the young adult ready to confront the deep, unspoken history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade through powerful, word
Ages 14–18
To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault shares her firsthand account of the six years she spent on the front lines of the Amer
Ages 12–18
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Ona Judge was born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, but her spirit could not be held as she risked
Ages 9–13
Black Gold
Laura Obuobi
Lyrical text and atmospheric collage art join together in a cosmic celebration of the Universe's deep and enduring love
Ages 4–8
Daisy and the Doll
Angela Shelf Medearis, Michael Medearis
After receiving a black doll from her teacher, eight-year-old Daisy finds the inner strength to celebrate her heritage i
Ages 6–9
Meet Miss Fancy
Irene Latham
For children processing the unfairness of being left out, this story offers a gentle path toward patience and creative p
Ages 4–8
Scraps of Time #3
A Song for Harlem
Patricia C. McKissack
Lilly Belle travels to 1928 Harlem for a summer writers' workshop where she learns the power of storytelling under the g
Ages 8–12
The Old African
Julius Lester
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of heritage, this lyrical reimagining of a legend off
Ages 10–15
Streetcar to Justice
Amy Hill Hearth
For the child who feels the sting of unfairness and wants to know how one person can spark a movement by standing up for
Ages 10–14
