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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+
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Russell Freedman
Experience the year-long Montgomery bus boycott through the courageous people who walked for equality and changed Americ
Ages 10–14
Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay
Kelly McWilliams
Harriet is a force of nature in modern Louisiana as she fights against the transformation of a neighboring plantation in
Ages 14–18
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Peace Warriors
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child discovering how creativity can change the world. Explore the life of Langston Hughes, whose poetry became
Ages 6–10
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Tiny Stitches
Gwendolyn Hooks
For the child who needs to see that talent and hard work deserve recognition, even when others try to ignore them. A pow
Ages 7–11
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Alicia D. Williams
For the child who loves to tell tall tales and needs to know that their unique voice and curiosity are powerful tools fo
Ages 4–8
Light in the Darkness
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child learning about the heavy history of our world and the immense courage it takes to pursue knowledge when it
Ages 6–10
Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family
Shannon Lanier
For the young person navigating a complex family tree and discovering how history shaped their identity.
Ages 10–14
Dream Country
Shannon Gibney
For the reader grappling with the weight of history and heritage, this sweeping saga explores how the scars and hopes of
Ages 14–18
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
Black Enough
Ibi Zoboi
For the teen navigating the complexities of identity, this anthology reveals the many ways to be young and Black in Amer
Ages 12–18
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
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
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
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
Poemhood: Our Black Revival
Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, Erica Martin
For the teenager seeking a connection to their roots through powerful verse. This anthology celebrates Black history, fo
Ages 14–18
People Remember, The
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
