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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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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
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith, risks everything to organize a daring rebellion for freedom in Richmond, Virginia, duri
Ages 12–18
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
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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
We've Got a Job
Cynthia Levinson
For the young person looking to find their voice and realize that even children have the power to change the world throu
Ages 10–18
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 Escape of Oney Judge
Emily Arnold McCully
Born into the household of George Washington, Oney Judge risks everything to flee the president’s plantation and claim h
Ages 5–9
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
Civil Rights Activists
Coretta Scott King
Cynthia Klingel
Coretta Scott King stood alongside her husband as a powerful leader in her own right, dedicated to the peaceful fight fo
Ages 7–10
Black Girl Power: 15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood
Leah Johnson
For the young reader looking for inspiration from real-life heroes, this collection celebrates the achievements of Black
Ages 8–12
Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863“1877
Tonya Bolden
Photographs and letters bring the post-Civil War era to life, following the nation's struggle to rebuild and the fight f
Ages 10–14
Hidden History #1
In the Shadow of Liberty
Kenneth C. Davis
For children ready to look past the myths of history, this book explores the complex reality of American leaders through
Ages 10–14
Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
Ray Anthony Shepard
Born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Ona Judge risks everything in a daring flight toward freedom
Ages 6–10
Lies And Other Tall Tales
Zora Neale Hurston
For the child who loves to out-talk everyone: these rhythmic, boastful African American folktales celebrate the playful
Ages 6–10
Don't Say Ain't
Irene Smalls
For the child navigating different social circles and learning that their unique voice and cultural heritage are things
Ages 5–9
Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World, The
Julius Lester
A grandfatherly voice shares the legendary lives of icons like Aretha Franklin and B.B. King, showing how their voices c
Ages 7–11
Frederick Douglass: Portrait of a Freedom Fighter
Sheila Keenan
Trace the journey of Frederick Douglass from his life in slavery to his rise as a powerful abolitionist leader and voice
Ages 8–12
All Different Now
Angela Johnson
For the family beginning to explore Black history together, this lyrical story captures the profound hope and quiet joy
Ages 5–9
Thirteen ways of Looking at a Black Boy
Tony Medina
For children needing to see themselves and their peers honored in the beauty of everyday moments, from city strolls to s
Ages 6–10
