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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,353 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
853 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Jonkonnu: A Story from the Sketchbook of Winslow Homer
Amy Littlesugar
Winslow Homer arrives in a Southern town to paint, defying local leaders by documenting the real lives of Black families
Ages 6–10
Blended
Sharon M. Draper
Between two homes and two heritages, eleven-year-old Isabella searches for her identity as family changes and racial ten
Ages 8–13
Antiracist Baby
Antiracist Baby
Ibram X. Kendi
For parents seeking to introduce concepts of racial equity and justice early on, this rhythmic guide offers nine foundat
Ages 0–4
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And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Rhythmic verse captures the energy and spirit of Muhammad Ali, tracing the legendary boxer's life from his early days to
Ages 10–14
bell hooks' Children's Books #2
Homemade Love
bell hooks
Sweet nicknames and gentle arms surround a young girl in this lyrical celebration of the steady, unconditional warmth fo
Ages 2–5
Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For children facing unfairness or high-pressure competition, this rhythmic biography shows how Marshall Taylor used grit
Ages 7–10
Black Children Affirmations #2
Black Girl, Bloom Bright
Mahogany L. Browne
Lyrical language and vibrant art celebrate the strength and joy of Black girlhood in a poetic world filled with deep cul
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
Janet B. Pascal
Follow the journey of a towering farm boy who led the nation through the Civil War and changed the course of history as
Ages 8–12
Jenny Reen and the Jack Muh Lantern
Irene Smalls
On a Southern plantation, young Jenny Reen hears the frightening legend of a Halloween monster and must find the bravery
Ages 5–9
Beck
Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
For the older teen navigating a difficult past. Beck's gritty journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery explor
Ages 14–18
The Door of No Return #1
The Door of No Return
Kwame Alexander
An Asante boy’s life is forever changed when he is stolen from his nineteenth-century village in this powerful story tol
Ages 10–14
Black and White
Paul Volponi
Two high school basketball stars commit the same crime, but the justice system treats them very differently because of t
Ages 12–17
Behind the Lines
Isabelle Holland
A young Irish girl risks everything in the middle of the 1863 New York Draft Riots to help a man escape a dangerous mob.
Ages 10–14
Leaders of the Enlightenment
Benjamin Banneker: Self-Educated Scientist
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
From studying the stars to writing complex almanacs, Benjamin Banneker rose to become one of early America's most influe
Ages 7–10
Little Leaders
Follow Your Dreams, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For parents who want to inspire their little ones with real-life heroes. This gentle introduction to Black history shows
Ages 0–3
Who HQ Now
Who Is Kamala Harris?
Kirsten Anderson
Follow Kamala Harris from her early law career and setbacks to her historic election as the first woman Vice President o
Ages 8–12
Ghetto Cowboy #2
Polo Cowboy
G. Neri
A teenager from North Philly fights for his place on an elite military academy polo team while working as a stable hand
Ages 10–14
John Henry: An American Legend
Ezra Jack Keats
For the child who needs to see the power of human spirit and grit. A legendary hero faces a mechanical giant in a battle
Ages 4–9
Northern Fried Chicken
Roni Schotter
In the early 1960s, a Jewish high school girl finds her commitment to the civil rights movement creates a painful rift i
Ages 11–15
Photobiographies
Lincoln: A Photobiography
Russell Freedman
Trace the life of the Civil War president through powerful photographs and stories that follow his path from a log cabin
Ages 9–13
Bright Brown Baby #5
Hey, Baby Girl!
Andrea Davis Pinkney
A rhythmic and loving board book for parents looking to surround their daughters with positive affirmations and a strong
Ages 0–3
Who Was?
Who Was Kobe Bryant?
Ellen Labrecque
Relive the most legendary moments of the Mamba, from his jump from high school to the pros to his five championship wins
Ages 8–12
No More!: Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance
Doreen Rappaport
First-person accounts and powerful spirituals reveal the courage of enslaved people who fought for freedom through both
Ages 9–12
