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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+
Circle of Gold
Candy Dawson Boyd
Mattie desperately wants to buy a gold pin to help her mother feel special, but she must find a way to earn the money af
Ages 8–12
Spite Fences
Trudy Krisher
A young girl in a divided community uses her camera to capture difficult truths and confront the social barriers standin
Ages 12–17
Trace
Pat Cummings
For the child curious about their own roots and the hidden stories of the past. A young boy discovers a ghostly connecti
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
David Wisniewski
A silent, sickly prince is forced into exile before rising to become a legendary leader who returns to save the kingdom
Ages 6–11
What Is Hip-Hop?
Eric Morse
For the child who loves music and wants to understand where their favorite beats come from. A vibrant introduction to th
Ages 3–8
Wind Flyers
Angela Johnson
For the child who gazes at the clouds and dreams of soaring, this lyrical journey celebrates the enduring power of a dre
Ages 5–9
Stealing South
Katherine Ayres
For the young reader developing a sense of social justice and grappling with the weight of making difficult, courageous
Ages 10–14
Life in Motion
Misty Copeland
For the child who feels like an outsider in their hobby, this memoir shows how grit and passion can break barriers and l
Ages 9–12
When My Cousins Come to Town
Angela Shanté
Beautiful collage art brings a vibrant Black family reunion to life as a young girl searches for just the right nickname
Ages 4–8
The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Tonya Bolden
For the child who needs to see that true strength is found in standing up for your beliefs, even when the world tells yo
Ages 6–10
Sailing to Freedom
Martha Bennett Stiles
For the child grappling with a new understanding of right and wrong when family secrets reveal a larger, more dangerous
Ages 8–12
Black Girl Survives in This One, The: Horror Stories
Desiree S. Evans, Saraciea J. Fennell
For the teenager who wants to see themselves as the hero who makes it to the end, even in the darkest, most chilling cir
Ages 14–18
Just a Lucky So and So
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who needs to see how optimism and hard work can turn a difficult start into a joyful life of creative expr
Ages 4–8
Say It Loud! The Story of Rap Music
K. Maurice Jones
For the child who loves music and wants to understand the roots of their favorite songs. This history explores rap from
Ages 10–16
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
David Barclay Moore
For the child processing a deep loss who needs to see how creativity and community can help them build a new path forwar
Ages 10–14
Counting on Katherine
Helaine Becker
For the child who loves to ask 'why' and finds magic in numbers, this story of NASA legend Katherine Johnson celebrates
Ages 5–9
Indigo and Ida
Heather Murphy Capps
Eighth-grader Indigo risks her social standing and friendships when she uses the legacy of Ida B. Wells to fight modern
Ages 10–14
When Morning Comes
Arushi Raina
For the teenager navigating the complexities of racial tension and social justice while trying to find their own voice i
Ages 14–18
Wendall
Othen Donald Dale Cummings
For families exploring complex histories of fairness and change. This sweeping story helps children understand how diffe
Ages 10–18
Why We Fly
Gilly Segal, Kimberly Jones
For the teen grappling with the social and personal consequences of standing up for what they believe in, even when it r
Ages 12–18
Night on Fire
Ronald Kidd
For the child starting to notice unfairness in their world and wondering how to stand up for what is right even when it
Ages 9–13
Impossible Moon
Breanna J. McDaniel
Mable travels through the stars and visits African constellations in a swirling, moonlit quest to find healing and comfo
Ages 4–8
Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World
Uma Krishnaswami
For the young activist curious about how change happens, this dual biography connects the legacies of two icons to show
Ages 10–14
Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
Sherri Winston
Peace-loving violinist Lotus Bloom must find her inner strength when she decides to challenge a discriminatory dress cod
Ages 8–12
