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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,345 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
949 books
8–11 yrs
849 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Lest We Forget #1
Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa to Slavery and Emancipation
Velma Maia Thomas
Slave narratives, primary source maps, and three-dimensional art bring the long history of the African slave trade and t
Ages 10–18
Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of That!
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
The rhythm of Bill Bojangles Robinson’s legendary career comes to life, tracing his path from minstrel shows to the brig
Ages 3–7
The Listeners
Gloria Whelan
For the child curious about how small voices can make a big difference, this story explores finding hope and agency whil
Ages 6–10
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Band of Angels: A Story Inspired by the Jubilee Singers, A
Deborah Hopkinson
Ella Sheppard, born into slavery, becomes the pianist for the Jubilee Singers on a historic concert tour that brought sp
Ages 6–10
William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad
Don Tate
William Still dedicated his life to recording the stories of freedom seekers, working tirelessly to reunite families sep
Ages 6–10
Little Cliff #2
Little Cliff's First Day of School
Clifton L. Taulbert
Little Cliff is terrified of his first day, but Mama Pearl provides the steady encouragement he needs to step into the c
Ages 4–8
Mama's Chicken and Dumplings
Dionna L. Mann
Allie navigates 1930s Virginia by practicing her flute, managing a school rivalry, and helping her single mother find a
Ages 8–12
Coming on Home Soon
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being away for work or travel. This gentle story offers comfort while navigat
Ages 5–8
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art
J. H. Shapiro
Tyree Guyton sees art where others see trash, using paintbrushes and found objects to transform his Detroit neighborhood
Ages 5–10
Mommy's Khimar
Jamil Thompkins-Bigelow
Celebrate cultural identity and family bonds with this sensory-rich story of a young girl who feels like a queen when pl
Ages 4–8
A is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book
Anna Forgerson Hindley
For parents seeking to foster self-esteem and social awareness through the alphabet. This board book celebrates unique t
Ages 0–7
Across the Lines
Carolyn Reeder
Two boys in Civil War-era Virginia—one enslaved and one free—see their worlds collide and change forever as the conflict
Ages 10–14
Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate
Rick Bowers
The creators of Superman used their iconic hero to fight real-world hate, turning the Man of Steel into a powerful weapo
Ages 10–14
Hush
Jacqueline Woodson
Toswiah must leave everything behind and adopt a new identity after her father's testimony against a fellow officer forc
Ages 12–17
They Called Themselves the K.K.K.:The Birth of an American Terrorist Group
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Primary sources and oral histories reveal the chilling origins of a homegrown terrorist group and its violent impact on
Ages 12–18
Tales of Young Americans
Pappy's Handkerchief
Devin Scillian
After his father is injured during the 1889 Oklahoma land rush, young Moses must find the strength to continue the famil
Ages 6–10
True True
Don P. Hooper
For the teenager navigating the weight of unfair accusations and the complexities of finding where they belong in a worl
Ages 14–18
Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder
Bryna J. Fireside
Union soldiers and three former slaves gather on a mountainside to build a makeshift Passover Seder, finding a deep, sha
Ages 6–10
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
Two sisters journey to the Great Zimbabwe to meet the King, but only one discovers that a kind heart is the true key to
Ages 4–9
The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students
Suzanne Jurmain
In 1831, Prudence Crandall sparked a firestorm in a Connecticut town by defying local outrage to open her school doors t
Ages 10–14
Influential People
Amandla Stenberg
Jenny Benjamin
For the child who wants to use their voice for good, this biography follows Amandla Stenberg's journey from young actor
Ages 8–12
Heaven #1
Heaven
Angela Johnson
A stormy summer afternoon shatters fourteen-year-old Marley's world when a hidden truth makes her question if her family
Ages 12–16
DK Real People
Slavery: Real People and Their Stories of Enslavement
R. G. Grant
For the student grappling with the difficult realities of history. This visual guide uses primary sources to humanize th
Ages 10–17
Jazz A-B-Z
Wynton Marsalis
Experience the rhythm of jazz through 26 poetic tributes to musical legends, helping older children appreciate artistic
Ages 9–14
