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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+
At the Crossroads
Rachel Isadora
For children experiencing the long wait for a loved one to return, this story honors the patience and vibrant hope of fa
Ages 4–8
Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book
Muriel Feelings
For children curious about global cultures and the beauty of language, this alphabet book introduces the warmth of East
Ages 5–10
Hair Stories
Princess Hair
Sharee Miller
Braids, blowouts, and dreadlocks take center stage in this joyful celebration of the beauty and diversity of Black hair.
Ages 0–6
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12–18 yrs
359 books
Smithsonian: Then and Now
Protest Movements
Eric Braun
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the fierce demands of 1960s activists evolved into the strategies used by
Ages 10–14
Jumper Breeze #2
Slam Dunk!
Sharon Robinson
Between the basketball court, dance tournaments, and student council races, Jumper and his friends at Langston Hughes Mi
Ages 8–12
Yoruba Alphabet for Children: Teaching Children Yoruba Alphabet using Picture Book with English Translation
Ayanmakinde Akande
For families looking to connect with their West African roots through language, this vibrant guide makes learning the Yo
Ages 2–7
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Meena Harris
Two sisters turn a dull apartment courtyard into a place of play by organizing their neighbors and speaking up for the c
Ages 4–8
My First Amharic Colors, Shapes & Numbers Picture Book with English Translations
Aida S.
For the family wanting to share their Ethiopian heritage, this bilingual primer introduces essential early concepts in b
Ages 0–5
The Jericho Trilogy #2
November Blues
Sharon M. Draper
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an
Ages 14–18
Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During World War II
Tonya Bolden
For the young musician or history buff curious about the hidden heroes of the swing era who broke barriers while men wer
Ages 9–13
John Henry
Christianne C. Jones
For the child who loves tales of superhuman strength and needs a boost of confidence to tackle a challenge that feels im
Ages 6–9
Philip Hall #2
Get on Out of Here, Philip Hall
Bette Greene
Trying to best her rival Philip Hall leads Beth into a series of competitive mishaps that reveal what being a true leade
Ages 8–12
25 Women
25 Women Who Defied Limitations
Emma Carlson Berne
For the child who needs to see that no obstacle is too big to overcome. Discover 25 incredible women who changed the wor
Ages 8–12
Beneath a Meth Moon
Jacqueline Woodson
Haunted by the losses of Hurricane Katrina, a young girl turns to crystal meth to numb her grief before beginning the gr
Ages 14–18
The Jericho Trilogy #3
Just Another Hero
Sharon M. Draper
For teens grappling with the weight of adulthood and the terrifying reality of school violence, this intense story explo
Ages 14–18
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Racism
Jelani Memory
For the parent looking for a direct, honest way to explain racism to a young child. This book provides clear definitions
Ages 5–9
Quilt Counting
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rhyming verses count from one to ten and back again as a family gathers in a country farmhouse to stitch together a beau
Ages 3–7
How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace
Carole Boston Weatherford
A moving journey through the life of the man who wrote Amazing Grace, showing how one song can become a timeless anthem
Ages 4–9
This Thing of Ours
Frederick Joseph
When an injury ends his basketball dreams, Ossie joins a writing program and finds his voice just as his school erupts i
Ages 14–18
How the Leopard Got His Claws
Chinua Achebe, John Iroaganachi
Witness the transformation of the leopard from a peaceful forest dweller into a sharp-clawed ruler who governs with a te
Ages 6–10
The Justice Cycle #1
Justice and Her Brothers
Virginia Hamilton
Justice and her twin brothers are discovering they possess strange, supersensory powers that are as frightening as they
Ages 10–14
Jamal and the Angel
Anita Rodriguez
Jamal lives in the inner city and dreams of owning a guitar, a wish that finally starts to come true with the help of hi
Ages 4–8
Baseball Card Adventure #7
Satch & Me
Dan Gutman
Armed with a radar gun and a time-traveling plan, Stosh heads back to 1942 to see if legendary Satchel Paige really thre
Ages 8–12
Things We Couldn't Say
Jay Coles
Gio is finally finding his footing and falling for a new guy on the team when the mother who left years ago suddenly rea
Ages 14–18
