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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+
How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America
Kwame Alexander
The rhythmic history of Black music in America unfolds in this lyrical journey through sound and culture.
Ages 4–8
Hair Stories
Jordan's Perfect Haircut
Sharee Miller
School picture day is approaching, and Jordan is nervous about changing his look until he discovers how much fun finding
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ
Shy and brilliant, this founding father authored the Declaration of Independence while leading a complicated life as an
Ages 8–12
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Baseball Card Adventures
Jackie Robinson and the Big Game
Dan Gutman
Young Jackie Robinson wonders if he will ever be as good as his older brother until a baseball bat helps him step into h
Ages 6–8
Hoop Kings #1
Hoop Kings
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Rhythmic verses capture the explosive energy and legendary skills of basketball icons like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'N
Ages 8–12
Michelle's Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change
Sharee Miller
Follow Michelle Obama's journey as she rolls up her sleeves to transform a patch of White House lawn into a flourishing
Ages 4–8
Ghostwriter #10
The Book Chase
Jacqueline Woodson
Seven friends team up during a busy family reunion to track down a valuable old book that has mysteriously gone missing.
Ages 8–12
Black Children Affirmations #3
Black Boy, Take Flight
Mahogany L. Browne
A radiant, poetic celebration for young Black boys who need to hear that their potential is limitless and their joy is a
Ages 4–8
Irene Smalls's Family Stories
My Nana and Me
Irene Smalls
Gentle tea parties and spirited games of hide-and-seek fill a grandmother and granddaughter's day with warmth and affect
Ages 3–6
Kids' Translations #1
The Gettysburg Address in Translation: What It Really Means
Kay Melchisedech Olson
Lincoln’s famous 1863 speech is broken down into everyday language, explaining the historical context and the true meani
Ages 8–13
Who Was?
Who Was Elvis Presley?
Geoff Edgers
Born in poverty during the Depression, Elvis Presley blended gospel and blues to create a wild new sound. His curled lip
Ages 8–12
Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions #47
Abe Lincoln at Last!
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie travel back to 1860s Washington D.C. to meet Abraham Lincoln and find a special feather needed to break a
Ages 7–10
Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women
Cheryl Harness
Meet 100 influential women throughout American history, from early pioneers to modern icons, in this chronological colle
Ages 8–13
What Was?
What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
Discover the reasons behind the fighting at Gettysburg and see how this pivotal battle unfolded through an exciting hist
Ages 8–12
I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson, Alfred Duckett
Jackie Robinson recounts his journey from the Negro Leagues to the Brooklyn Dodgers, revealing the immense character req
Ages 12–18
Mare's War
Tanita S. Davis
A summer road trip in a red sports car reveals the secret past of a grandmother who once served in an all-Black female b
Ages 10–14
I Have Heard of a Land
Joyce Carol Thomas
For the child discovering their roots and the meaning of home, this lyrical story follows an African-American woman's co
Ages 4–10
Sounder
William H. Armstrong
After his father is jailed, a young boy finds solace in his dog, Sounder, and discovers a new sense of hope through the
Ages 9–13
Logan Family #2
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor
Cassie Logan learns that her family's connection to their land is the source of their pride and strength as they face ra
Ages 10–14
Inspiring Lives
Black Inventors: 15 Inventions That Changed the World
Kathy Trusty
Inspire your young creator with the incredible true stories of African American pioneers who invented everything from ho
Ages 8–12
The Collected Works of Langston Hughes #12
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
Sandy grows up in a poor but loving African-American family that sacrifices everything to ensure he gets the education a
Ages 12–18
The World That Was #1
The World Jesus Knew
Marc Olson
For the teen navigating the complex intersections of faith, family expectations, and the search for their own identity w
Ages 14–18
Little Golden Book Biography
Harriet Tubman: A Little Golden Book Biography
JaNay Brown-Wood
Araminta Ross escaped slavery to become Harriet Tubman, the brave conductor who led dozens of people to freedom on the U
Ages 2–5
Children's American Civil War Era History Books
What Was the Emancipation Proclamation?
Baby Professor
For children learning about American history for the first time, this guide explains how a single document changed the c
Ages 6–10
