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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+
Orphan Island #2
Seaward Born
Lea Wait
For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This historical journey follows a brave boy's esc
Ages 8–12
Black Cat Bone: The Life of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
J. Patrick Lewis
For the teen exploring the roots of modern music or grappling with how legends are made. This haunting verse biography d
Ages 10–18
The Electric Slide and Kai
Kelly J. Baptist
Lively digital illustrations capture the rhythm and warmth of a multigenerational African American family sharing their
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Tanya #2
Tanya's Reunion
Valerie Flournoy
For the child feeling nervous about a long trip or struggling to find their place during a big family gathering far from
Ages 4–8
Rescue on the Outer Banks
Candice F. Ransom
For children who love high stakes adventure and learning how people from different backgrounds come together to save liv
Ages 7–10
Seeing Red
Kathryn Erskine
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness
Ages 10–14
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jen Bryant
Horace Pippin loved to draw until a war injury made it impossible to use his arm, leading him to find a brilliant and un
Ages 5–9
Ain't Nothing But a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry
Marc Aronson, Scott Reynolds Nelson
Trace the real-life historical clues and archival photos used to uncover the actual man behind the legendary folk hero J
Ages 10–14
Katherine Dunham: Pioneer of Black Dance
Barbara O'Connor
Follow the life of Katherine Dunham, the pioneering choreographer who combined dance and anthropology to celebrate her A
Ages 8–12
Grace Picture Books #4
Princess Grace
Mary Hoffman
For the child who loves everything pink and sparkly but needs to see that being a leader or a princess comes in many dif
Ages 4–8
Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship and Freedom
Tim Tingle
A Choctaw girl and a young slave boy forge a secret bond, leading to a daring nighttime escape across the great Bok Chit
Ages 6–11
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Mary Walker was born into slavery and lived to be 121, but the most incredible part of her story is the day she finally
Ages 4–9
Happy Families
Tanita S. Davis
For the teenager processing a parent's transition, this story navigates the complexities of shifting family roles and th
Ages 12–18
Wonder Horse: The True Story of the World's Smartest Horse
Emily Arnold McCully
Discover the incredible true bond between Bill Key and an orphaned foal who learned to read and write through kindness i
Ages 5–9
1919: The Year That Changed America
Martin W. Sandler
For the teenager curious about how today's social movements began, this award-winning history reveals how one explosive
Ages 12–18
Come On In, America
Linda Barrett Osborne
For the student curious about how big global conflicts change life at home, this history explores how WWI reshaped right
Ages 10–14
My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who feels limited by physical challenges or self-doubt. This inspiring true story shows how a boy in leg b
Ages 4–10
The Good Fight
Anne Quirk
For the child curious about why we vote and how we got here. This history of the American struggle for voting rights emp
Ages 8–12
Mansa Musa
Khephra Burns
For the child curious about global history beyond the West. This stunningly illustrated tale explores the growth of a le
Ages 8–12
Don't Call Me Grandma
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child navigating a relationship with a family member who is more elegant and reserved than warm and fuzzy.
Ages 4–8
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
Moving away to college finally gives Ana the space she needs to break free from a strict upbringing and find her own rhy
Ages 14–18
Brothers in Hope
Mary Williams
For the child grappling with the reality of global conflict or seeking to understand the strength of the human spirit in
Ages 7–12
Follow the Leader
Vicki Winslow
Amanda faces the daunting reality of school integration in North Carolina alone after her best friend's parents choose a
Ages 8–12
Saint Louis Armstrong Beach
Brenda Woods
With Hurricane Katrina bearing down on New Orleans, a young musician named Saint braves the rising floodwaters to find h
Ages 8–12
