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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+
The Children's Madiba: The Life Story of Nelson Mandela
Sean Fraser
Witness the incredible journey of a young Xhosa herdboy who stood up against the injustice of apartheid to become South
Ages 9–12
A Birthday Cake for George Washington
Ramin Ganeshram
For parents seeking to discuss how historical narratives are shaped and why certain depictions of difficult history can
Ages 4–8
American Street
Ibi Zoboi
Separated from her mother at the border, Fabiola must navigate the gritty streets of Detroit alone until a risky proposi
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
341 books
The Only Black Girls in Town
Brandy Colbert
When Alberta and the new girl in town find a box of hidden journals, they team up to solve a local mystery and navigate
Ages 8–12
Sisters in Time #1
Washington City is Burning
Harriette Gillem Robinet
An enslaved girl working in the White House witnesses the terrifying night in 1814 when the British army arrives to set
Ages 8–12
Something on My Mind
Nikki Grimes
For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i
Ages 7–12
Playing the Cards You're Dealt
Varian Johnson
Ten-year-old Ant is ready to prove himself at the card table, but a new partner and a heavy family secret make him rethi
Ages 8–12
First Names #6
Nelson Mandela
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
A boy from a traditional Thembu home grows up to challenge a system of segregation, surviving prison to become the first
Ages 8–12
President Barack Obama: The Road from Childhood to the White House
Shelia P. Moses
For the child curious about how a kid from Hawaii grew up to lead a nation: this biography highlights the power of educa
Ages 8–12
Pictures and Stories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
M.A. Richardson
For the parent looking to introduce complex history with a focus on compassion, this 1853 adaptation uses verse and pict
Ages 5–9
Hip-Hop Icons
Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon
Jessica Gunderson
Trace the rise of a hip-hop legend through this graphic biography detailing how musical talent and business savvy create
Ages 8–12
George Washington Carver: The Genius Behind the Peanut
Camilla J. Wilson
One scientist's revolutionary agricultural research changed the American South forever by unlocking the hidden potential
Ages 8–12
42 Is Not Just a Number
Doreen Rappaport
For the child grappling with unfairness, this biography shows how one man's quiet courage and athletic brilliance change
Ages 8–12
The Spirit and Gilly Bucket
Maurine F. Dahlberg
Sent to Virginia while her father hunts for gold, eleven-year-old Gilly discovers the secrets of the Underground Railroa
Ages 8–12
Amanda Gorman
Jehan Jones-Radgowski
For the child who struggles with a speech impediment or feels their voice is too small, this biography of Amanda Gorman
Ages 7–10
Thirsty
Jas Hammonds
Blake finds herself drowning in the pressures of an elite sorority, where the only way to feel bold enough to fit in is
Ages 14–18
Voices #5
Two Sisters: A Story of Freedom
Kereen Getten
Separated by skin tone and status upon arriving in London, sisters Ruth and Anna must find a way back to each other in a
Ages 9–12
First Names #7
Beyoncé
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
A girl from Texas with a love for song and dance grows into a global icon and activist who uses her voice to change the
Ages 8–12
Dancer
Lorri Hewett
Sixteen-year-old Stephanie faces new challenges in her ballet classes and high-stakes dance world when a new male dancer
Ages 12–17
The Real... The Truth Behind the Legend
The Real Thomas Jefferson: The Truth Behind the Legend
Eric Braun
For the student questioning how a champion of liberty could also be a slaveholder: this book explores the complicated tr
Ages 8–12
Once on This River
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Eleven-year-old Monday travels from Madagascar to New York in 1760, uncovering a hidden family past and the grim realiti
Ages 9–13
Toning the Sweep
Angela Johnson
In the quiet heat of the desert, fourteen-year-old Emmie records her dying grandmother's stories to capture a family his
Ages 12–16
She Persisted #25
Ella Fitzgerald
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton
For the child finding their own voice or facing hard times, this biography shows how Ella Fitzgerald turned struggle int
Ages 6–9
It All Comes Down to This
Karen English
For the child noticing tension in their parents' relationship or questioning unfairness in the world, this story offers
Ages 10–14
