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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+
The Magic Callaloo
Trish Cooke
Wishes are only the beginning in this Caribbean Rapunzel retelling, where magical callaloo leaves and braided maps lead
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?
Lakita Wilson, Who HQ
Follow the journey of an NFL quarterback who walked away from the field to become a global voice for justice and civil r
Ages 8–12
My Story #1
Ignatius Sancho
Judy Hepburn
Ignatius escaped a life of service to become a composer, writer, and the first Black man to vote in England. This true s
Ages 8–12
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Willie and the All-Stars
Floyd Cooper
In 1934 Chicago, a young boy watches the Negro League All-Stars play and finds the inspiration to chase his own professi
Ages 5–9
A Life Story #1
Serena Williams
Sarah Shephard
Vibrant illustrations and timelines chart the rise of a tennis icon who became one of the most influential athletes in m
Ages 8–12
Hallelujah! A Christmas Celebration
W. Nikola-Lisa
For families looking to see themselves in the Christmas story, this poetic retelling celebrates the birth of a Black bab
Ages 4–8
Promises to the Dead
Mary Downing Hahn
Twelve-year-old Jesse risks everything to help a young runaway find safety as the Civil War begins to tear the country a
Ages 10–14
Twists and Turns
Janet McDonald
Two sisters use their talent and grit to navigate the winding paths of life in Brooklyn while chasing big dreams for the
Ages 12–17
Mary's Idea
Chris Raschka
Soft watercolors and rhythmic words capture the creative spark of Mary Lou Williams, the girl who grew up to become a ja
Ages 4–8
Yoruba Girl Dancing
Simi Bedford
Six-year-old Remi leaves her privileged life in Lagos for an English boarding school, beginning a long journey of naviga
Ages 12–18
Daddy Calls Me Man
Angela Johnson
For the child finding their place in the family through art and words. This gentle collection of poems celebrates the qu
Ages 4–8
Antiracist Kitchen, The: 21 Stories (and Recipes)
Nadia L. Hohn
For children processing their place in a multicultural world, this anthology uses the kitchen table to explore heritage,
Ages 8–12
Abraham Lincoln
Amy L. Cohn
For the child curious about leadership and justice, this simple introduction explores how a boy from a log cabin grew up
Ages 6–9
We Are a Garden: A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child curious about where people come from, this lyrical history uses a garden metaphor to explain the many laye
Ages 4–8
What Momma Left Me
Renée Watson
For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and family secrets. This story offers a path through trauma toward healin
Ages 10–14
We Came to America
Faith Ringgold
For children beginning to ask where their family came from or noticing the beautiful differences in their community.
Ages 4–8
After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Anne O'Brien
For the child questioning how one person can change the world. This anthology explores how peaceful protest and steady c
Ages 10–16
Onyx & Beyond
Amber McBride
For the child shoulder to shoulder with a parent's health struggles, needing to know they don't have to carry the weight
Ages 8–12
Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
Sally M. Walker
For the curious middle schooler who loves true crime or science, this book reveals how skeletons tell the secrets of ear
Ages 10–14
Blue Sky White Stars
Sarvinder Naberhaus
Sumptuous, deeply affecting paintings by Kadir Nelson illuminate the rich history and culture of the African-American ex
Ages 4–8
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
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
