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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
13+
Up Periscope! How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding
Jennifer Swanson
For the child who loves to build and needs to see that their big ideas belong in the world, even when others say they do
Ages 4–8
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
Brandy Colbert
Birdie Randolph plays the part of the perfect daughter until a secret romance and the return of an estranged aunt force
Ages 14–18
The Steep and Thorny Way
Cat Winters
In 1920s Oregon, a biracial girl searches for the truth about her father's death while navigating a dangerous town in th
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry, Jessica Curry
A simple trip to the National Portrait Gallery becomes a life-changing event when young Parker sees her own dreams refle
Ages 4–8
Folk Tales
John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill
Cari Meister
For the child exploring the value of hard work and grit, this graphic novel brings a legendary American hero to life as
Ages 7–11
Who HQ
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
Sherri L. Smith
For the child curious about real-life heroes who overcame unfairness to achieve their dreams. This history highlights th
Ages 8–12
Daily Life
Daily Life on a Southern Plantation, 1853
Paul Erickson
For the student curious about the complexities of American history, this visual guide explores the starkly different dai
Ages 9–13
Famous Figures of the Civil War Era
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Abolition Advocate
Brenda Haugen
For the child curious about how a single voice can change history: discover how Harriet Beecher Stowe's writing fueled t
Ages 9–14
Miles Morales #2
Suspended
Jason Reynolds
A boring day in school suspension takes a dangerous turn when Miles Morales' Spidey Sense warns him of a plot to erase B
Ages 10–14
Dreamland Burning
Jennifer Latham
A skeletal discovery on a modern-day property connects two teens across a century, unearthing the harrowing truth of the
Ages 14–18
Dream Big Dreams: Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency
Pete Souza
Step inside the White House through the lens of the official photographer to see the leadership and daily life of Barack
Ages 8–12
Ali
Larry Bortstein
For the child who needs to see that standing up for your beliefs is just as important as winning, this biography explore
Ages 9–14
If You Please, President Lincoln!
Harriette Gillem Robinet
For the child grappling with the gap between promised freedom and messy reality, this story explores a little known chap
Ages 8–12
Just as Good: How Larry Doby Changed America's Game
Chris Crowe
Watch history unfold through a young fan's eyes as Larry Doby joins the Cleveland Indians and helps win the 1948 World S
Ages 6–10
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Venus and Serena Williams
Matt Christopher
For the child who needs to see that hard work and family support can turn big dreams into reality, even when starting fr
Ages 8–12
Glory Be
Augusta Scattergood
Twelve-year-old Glory watches her Mississippi town fracture during the Freedom Summer of 1964 when leaders close the pub
Ages 8–12
DK Life Stories
Katherine Johnson
Ebony Joy Wilkins
For the child who loves patterns and stars, this story shows how curiosity and hard work can overcome unfair barriers to
Ages 8–12
Pride
Ibi Zoboi
Zuri Benitez fights to protect her Bushwick home from gentrification while clashing with the arrogant boy across the str
Ages 13–18
Dreamer
Akim Aliu, Greg Anderson-Elysée
Akim Aliu shares his journey from a Ukrainian-Nigerian childhood to the professional ice, where he fought systemic racis
Ages 8–14
bell hooks Children's Books #3
Be Boy Buzz
bell hooks
A rhythmic and vibrant celebration for every boy, affirming that they can be both bold and quiet, fierce and sweet, and
Ages 0–6
The Legendborn Cycle #3
Oathbound
Tracy Deonn
Exiled and alone, Bree Matthews strikes an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King to master her powers while a secret
Ages 13–18
Up Before Daybreak
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child curious about how history shaped our world, this moving account uses real letters and photos to show the s
Ages 9–14
Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever
Jim Murphy
Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant, worked behind the scenes to help pioneer the first successful heart su
Ages 10–14
Brotherhood
A. B. Westrick
In the post-Civil War South, young Shad is caught in a web of fear and prejudice when his family’s desperate search for
Ages 11–15
