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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+
Yaya and the Sea
Karen Good Marable
Lush acrylic paintings capture a young girl watching her mother and aunties perform sacred spring rituals to honor the p
Ages 4–8
The Seventh Most Important Thing
Shelley Pearsall
A janitor secretly transforms scavenged scraps into a masterpiece of visionary art known as The Throne of the Third Heav
Ages 10–14
Wilhe'mina Miles After the Stork Night
Dorothy Carter
While her father is away in the city, a young girl must brave the dark woods alone to bring the midwife home for a very
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Without Refuge
Jane Mitchell
For the child grappling with the gap between what society says is right and what their heart knows is true.
Ages 11–18
The Door of No Return
Sarah Mussi
For the teenager exploring how their family's past shapes their present while seeking to understand their roots and pers
Ages 12–17
Give Us the Vote: Over 200 Years of Fighting for the Ballot
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young citizen curious about why voting matters. This history of the ballot reveals the long, brave fight for eve
Ages 10–14
Traditional Black Music
Songs and Stories of the Civil War
Jerry Silverman
History comes alive through twelve songs of the Civil War, including melodies from the front lines, political campaigns,
Ages 10–15
Fights: One Boy's Triumph Over Violence
Joel Christian Gill
This raw and honest graphic memoir follows a young boy’s journey through childhood trauma and his ultimate triumph over
Ages 14–18
Together at Christmas
Eileen Spinelli
An orphan boy becomes a local legend in a town divided by strict racial lines as he runs through boundaries others are t
Ages 9–13
Mysterious Thelonious
Chris Raschka
The rhythmic genius of jazz legend Thelonious Monk comes to life by pairing the notes of his music with the vibrant colo
Ages 4–9
Hush Songs
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rhythmic African-American lullabies and historical notes come together to create a soulful and soothing end to the day.
Ages 0–8
Who Put This Song On?
Morgan Parker
For the teenager navigating the weight of clinical depression and searching for where they belong when they feel like th
Ages 14–18
Ashley Bryan's Puppets
Ashley Bryan
For the child who finds magic in making things from nothing, this book celebrates the beauty of hand-crafted art and the
Ages 5–12
Kneel
Candace Buford
For the teen processing current events and systemic unfairness, this powerful story follows a football star finding his
Ages 14–18
Trick of the Tale
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
For the young reader questioning societal rules and seeking their own path. Follow Huck and Jim as they navigate the com
Ages 10–16
Black Storm Comin'
Diane Lee Wilson
Colton braves the dangerous trails of the Pony Express in 1860, carrying a letter that could change the fate of a nation
Ages 10–14
Harbor Me
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child grappling with heavy world news or personal secrets, this story offers a safe space to explore the healing
Ages 10–14
The Hill We Climb
Amanda Gorman
Gorman’s powerful words call for unity and healing, offering a vision of light and hope for a country walking the path t
Ages 12–18
Life in Prison
Stanley "Tookie" Williams, Barbara Cottman Becnel
Writing from a small cell on death row, Stanley Williams shares a sobering and direct warning about the choices that lea
Ages 10–16
Missing from Haymarket Square
Harriette Gillem Robinet
Three children find themselves in the heart of the 1886 Haymarket Riot as workers in Chicago fight for fair treatment an
Ages 8–12
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Roxane Orgill
A photographer with no camera and a wild idea tries to gather dozens of jazz legends for a historic morning on a Harlem
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Inauguration Day
Laaren Brown
A historic day unfolds through parades and speeches as Barack Obama and his family celebrate a milestone in American his
Ages 6–8
The Forgotten Girl
India Hill Brown
Iris awakens a long-forgotten ghost in a segregated cemetery and must solve a historical mystery before she is pulled in
Ages 8–12
If You Lived... #3
If You Lived During the Civil War
Denise Lewis Patrick
The food people ate and the clothes soldiers wore come to life in this guide to the daily realities and major questions
Ages 7–10
