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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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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: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
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
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10
Blades of Freedom
Nathan Hale
Discover how the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture ruined Napoleon's plans and forced the massive sale of t
Ages 8–12
Brooms
Jasmine Walls
For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh
Ages 14–18
Painting Dreams: Minnie Evans, Visionary Artist
Mary E. Lyons
Vivid paintings rooted in religious visions and African ancestry tell the story of Minnie Evans, a self-taught folk arti
Ages 8–12
Negro Leagues: All-Black Baseball
Laura Driscoll
For the young sports fan curious about history, this accessible guide explores the era when Black baseball players built
Ages 6–9
King Biscuit
Michael Loyd Gray
For the young adult reflecting on their place in the world while navigating the deep complexities of racial history and
Ages 12–18
The Buxton Trilogy #3
The Journey of Little Charlie
Christopher Paul Curtis
Twelve-year-old Little Charlie heads north to settle his late father’s debt, only to face a life-changing choice when he
Ages 10–14
