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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+
The Adventures of Spider #2
The Further Adventures of Spider
Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
A clever, mischievous spider uses his outrageous wit to outsmart others in these classic folktales from West Africa.
Ages 6–10
163rd Street Trilogy #2
Yellow Bird and Me
Joyce Hansen
Doris helps her friend Yellow Bird with his schoolwork and play rehearsals as they both learn how he navigates the chall
Ages 9–12
They Did What? #2
50 Unbelievable Women and Their Fascinating (and True!) Stories
Saundra Mitchell
From world-class athletes to bold political leaders, these true accounts highlight the incredible achievements of women
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Dem Bones
Bob Barner
A skeleton band performs a lively, paper-collage rendition of a famous spiritual to help identify bones and learn how th
Ages 3–7
The Clone Codes #1
The Clone Codes
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack, John McKissack
In the year 2170, Leanna is running from a bounty hunter while uncovering a secret society of clones and the true meanin
Ages 9–13
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me
DeAndra Davis
A summer in Jamaica turns into a journey of self-discovery as Jaliya hunts for clues about her mother and falls for a vi
Ages 14–18
Motown Baby Love #5
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Sweet photos of babies of all kinds pair with the soul-stirring lyrics of a Motown classic to celebrate the bond between
Ages 0–3
Across the Alley
Richard Michelson
For children feeling the weight of family expectations, this story celebrates the courage to swap roles and embrace your
Ages 5–9
Our Joyful Noise
Gabriele Davis
The rhythm of a Black family's week comes alive through humming, rhythmic cooking, and soulful songs that turn every mom
Ages 4–8
The Story of Lightning and Thunder
Ashley Bryan
Ma Sheep Thunder and her unruly son Ram Lightning cause so much trouble they are forced to leave Earth in this West Afri
Ages 4–8
Scholastic Biography
Michael Jordan
Chip Lovitt
Michael Jordan's journey unfolds from his childhood in North Carolina to the heights of NBA stardom with the Chicago Bul
Ages 8–12
Captured History
Showdown in Manila
Matt Doeden
Take a ringside seat for the legendary 1975 heavyweight battle between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier as they fight 14 rou
Ages 8–12
Boundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud and Divided a Nation
Sally M. Walker
Learn how a property line surveyed in the colonial wilderness grew into a deep cultural divide that shaped the very iden
Ages 10–18
Grown
Tiffany D. Jackson
Enchanted Jones's dreams of R&B stardom turn into a nightmare when she wakes up near a crime scene with no memory of how
Ages 14–18
Callie Ann and Mistah Bear
Robert D. San Souci
A clever bear disguises himself as a handsome man to win over Callie’s mother, forcing Callie to use all her wits to sto
Ages 5–9
Philip Hall #1
Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe
Bette Greene
Beth is eleven and dealing with the confusing, fluttering uncertainty of an on-again, off-again relationship with Philip
Ages 8–12
Yolanda's Genius
Carol Fenner
After moving to Michigan, fifth-grader Yolanda is determined to prove that her younger brother isn't a slow learner—he i
Ages 8–12
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
Buddhist Tales #1
I Want to Be Free
Joseph Slate
For children processing themes of justice and safety, this powerful story shows how acts of selfless compassion can ligh
Ages 5–10
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
Wing Jones
Katherine Webber
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family tragedy and searching for a path through grief while discovering thei
Ages 12–18
Issues in Focus Today
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
Coral Celeste Frazer
For the young reader questioning why things are the way they are, this history of the suffrage movement shows how persis
Ages 10–18
Place Called America, A: A Story of the Land and People
Jennifer Thermes
For the curious student trying to understand how a vast land became a nation. This sweeping history explores the connect
Ages 8–12
Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons
Harold Holzer
The weight of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation collide with the private life of a father trying to raise
Ages 10–14
