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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Anansi Does the Impossible! An Ashanti Tale
Verna Aardema
Anansi and his clever wife use their wits to trick the Sky God and reclaim the stories that belong to their people in th
Ages 4–8
The Education of Mary
Ann Rinaldi
Tensions erupt in an 1830s Connecticut town when a teacher opens her classroom doors to Black students, sparking a fight
Ages 10–14
Arilla Sun Down
Virginia Hamilton
Arilla navigates life in a small town, balancing her family's heritage with the daily rhythms of school, friends, and gr
Ages 12–16
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Snap Books: Remarkable Women
Beyoncé Knowles
Jen Jones
For the young dreamer who loves to sing and dance, this accessible biography follows Beyonce's journey from a talented c
Ages 7–12
Ludie's Song
Dirlie Herlihy
A quiet friendship between a young white girl and a Black family in 1950s Georgia faces the harsh and dangerous realitie
Ages 10–14
Ruby Lee & Me
Shannon Hitchcock
For the child grappling with the guilt of a shared accident or navigating the shifting boundaries of friendship during t
Ages 8–12
The Anti-Slavery Alphabet
Anonymous
For parents seeking to introduce the gravity of history, this primary source from 1846 uses the alphabet to teach the mo
Ages 7–12
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Tyler Johnson Was Here
Jay Coles
A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face
Ages 14–18
Ella Fitzgerald
Leslie Palmer
For the child discovering their own unique voice, this biography explores the life of the First Lady of Song and her jou
Ages 8–12
Aunt Nancy #2
Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble
Phyllis Root
Old Man Trouble is trying his best to ruin Aunt Nancy’s day, but she is far too clever to let his pesky tricks get the b
Ages 4–8
Pocket Change Collective
Black Internet Effect
Shavone Charles
For the young creative who wants to see how digital trends start and how to navigate big tech spaces while staying true
Ages 12–18
Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson
Barry Denenberg
For the child who needs to see how quiet strength and steady grit can change the world. A biography about standing tall
Ages 8–12
Hope! A Story of Change in Obama's America
Eric Stevens
Sentenced to community service, Anton Fox watches a historic inauguration and realizes he has the power to reshape both
Ages 8–12
Thank You, Omu!
Oge Mora
The scrumptious scent of Omu's stew brings the whole neighborhood to her door. See how her kindness creates a beautiful
Ages 4–8
Greats of Music
Hip-Hop Greats
Stacy B. Davids
Trace the evolution of rhythm and rhyme through the legendary artists who defined hip-hop culture from its early days to
Ages 8–12
At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England
Walter Dean Myers
An African princess saved from execution begins a new life in the royal court of Queen Victoria in this fascinating true
Ages 10–14
Mamie on the Mound A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues
Leah Henderson
For the child who needs to see that no dream is too big, even when the world says no. A powerful look at overcoming barr
Ages 6–10
Loving vs. Virginia
Patricia Hruby Powell
Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th
Ages 12–18
Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis
Jeannine Atkins
The silent power of stone comes to life in this verse novel about Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of Native and African Americ
Ages 12–18
Kamala Raised Her Hand
Raakhee Mirchandani
For the child who needs to know that their voice matters, this inspiring look at Kamala Harris shows how raising your ha
Ages 4–8
Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans
Phil Bildner
Cornelius was a dancing sanitation worker who brought joy to New Orleans and became a local hero by leading the cleanup
Ages 5–8
Champions on the Bench: The Cannon Street YMCA All Stars
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who has felt the sting of exclusion or unfair rules, this true story of a 1955 baseball team shows how to
Ages 7–11
Warrior on the Mound
Sandra W. Headen
A practice session on a whites-only field ignites a town, forcing twelve-year-old Cato to settle a community conflict on
Ages 8–12
