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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
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Freedom Over Me
Ashley Bryan
For children learning about the history of slavery, this book restores humanity and dreams to individuals once viewed on
Ages 8–12
Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard
Echo Brown
Magical realism meets the raw reality of growing up in Cleveland in this story of race, class, and a teenage wizard find
Ages 14–18
If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks
Faith Ringgold
A bus tells the powerful story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery boycott that changed history through a single act of qui
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Great Black Heroes
Five Brilliant Scientists
Lynda Jones
A doctor, a botanist, and three other brilliant African American scientists overcome systemic obstacles to reach the top
Ages 7–9
Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Rhythmic text and vibrant collage art celebrate the perseverance of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight
Ages 6–10
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rhythmic text and soft watercolors follow a Black family's journey north during the 1930s, capturing the quiet tension a
Ages 4–9
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this inspiring biography shows how bravery and per
Ages 4–8
Angel of Greenwood
Randi Pink
Poetry and dance bring two teenagers together in Tulsa's Black Wall Street just before a violent mob threatens to destro
Ages 14–18
Finding Family
Tonya Bolden
Guided by 19th-century photographs and old postcards, twelve-year-old Delana searches for the hidden truths of her Afric
Ages 9–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
My Name Is James Madison Hemings
Jonah Winter
For the child grappling with complex family histories, this story explores the lived experience of being a president's s
Ages 6–10
The People Remember
Ibi Zoboi
Connect your child to the deep roots of history and the joy of community through the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the
Ages 4–10
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
The Laura Line
Crystal Allen
For the child struggling with self-image and peer pressure, this story shows how discovering your family's resilient his
Ages 8–12
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
Safety information, Terms, Inuktituk Glossary included
For the child who loves to paint and wonders why their crayons don't have enough colors to match their friends, this sto
Ages 6–10
Child of the Dream
Sharon Robinson
For the child finding their voice during times of social change. This memoir follows Jackie Robinson's daughter as she n
Ages 8–12
My Brother Martin
Christine King Farris
Before he was a leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a mischievous boy; his older sister shares the story of their family
Ages 6–10
Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem
Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
For the family looking to honor the history of freedom through a lyrical lens, this book bridges the gap between past st
Ages 4–8
The Second Escape of Arthur Cooper
Cynthia M. Stowe
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and what it looks like when a community stands together against syst
Ages 8–12
Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles—Think of That!
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
For the child who loves to move and groove. This rhythmic celebration of a dance legend shows how one person can bring j
Ages 3–7
Liberty or Death: The Surprising Story of Runaway Slaves Who Sided with the British During the American Revolution
Margaret Whitman Blair
Thousands of enslaved people fought for the British during the American Revolution, risking everything for a promise of
Ages 9–12
Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion
Brad Kessler
Boss Lion is hungry and the whole village is on the menu, but clever B'rer Rabbit is ready to prove that brains are much
Ages 4–8
Very Important People
Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child who needs to see how one voice can change history, this biography explores the power of using your unique
Ages 8–12
Getting Away With Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case
Chris Crowe
Learn the true, harrowing story of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till and how the injustice of his case sparke
Ages 12–18
The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story
Glenda Armand
For families looking to connect children with their heritage through a lyrical story of endurance, joy, and the historic
Ages 4–8
