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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 Blues of Flats Brown
Walter Dean Myers
For the child who needs to know that their unique voice and talents can be a ticket to freedom and a way to process life
Ages 5–9
Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America
Tonya Bolden
When oil is found on her land, eleven-year-old Sarah Rector becomes the wealthiest Black girl in the nation—then she sud
Ages 10–14
Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog
Elisa Carbone
James heads north toward freedom with his hunting dog Zeus, discovering that the animal he feared would give him away is
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Black Heroes Of Africa
Livinus Uguru O
Meet sixty remarkable African leaders, scientists, and artists whose courage and creativity changed history and continue
Ages 7–12
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
Shana Keller
A brilliant Black mechanic arrives in the United States from South America and overcomes immense odds to invent a revolu
Ages 6–10
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice
Connie Roop and Peter Roop
After a time of deep silence and sorrow, young Maya meets a patient teacher named Mrs. Flowers who helps her find the co
Ages 8–12
Jan Greenberg & Sandra Jordan Art Biographies
Romare Bearden: Collage of Memories
Jan Greenberg
The sounds of jazz and the streets of Harlem come alive through Romare Bearden's vibrant collages, tracing his journey f
Ages 8–12
Pathfinders
Tonya Bolden
Spies, architects, and mathematicians take center stage in these true stories of Black men and women who carved extraord
Ages 10–14
Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd
Follow the youngest member of a Black family as she searches for her missing silk bonnet while everyone prepares their h
Ages 3–7
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali
South African schoolgirl Wanda learns to cherish the beauty of her afro through her family’s stories and the legacy of s
Ages 4–8
The Other Mozart: The Life of the Famous Chevalier de Saint George
Hugh Brewster
Born in Guadeloupe to an enslaved mother and wealthy father, Joseph Bologne rises to become the Chevalier de Saint-Georg
Ages 8–12
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
Archival photos and vivid storytelling bring to life the journey of Frederick Douglass, from escaping slavery to becomin
Ages 10–14
Carter Reads the Newspaper
Deborah Hopkinson
Born into poverty to formerly enslaved parents, Carter Woodson fought to ensure the world would never forget the history
Ages 6–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale
Pat Cummings
Ananse the Spider and the clever Lizard compete to win a kingdom by guessing a princess's name in this vibrant West Afri
Ages 4–8
How to Build a Museum
Tonya Bolden
A century of dreaming and determination comes to life through photos and stories of the Smithsonian museum dedicated to
Ages 10–14
Time's Memory
Julius Lester
The child of a creator-god enters the body of an enslaved person, seeking to heal deep historical wounds through spiritu
Ages 14–18
163rd Street Trilogy #1
The Gift-Giver
Joyce Hansen
Fifth grade brings big changes for Doris as she navigates life and formulates a meaningful new friendship in her Bronx n
Ages 8–12
The Girl in the Lake
India Hill Brown
For the child grappling with a fear of the water or trying to understand how their family's past shapes their present wo
Ages 8–12
The African Mask
Janet E. Rupert
In eleventh-century Nigeria, a twelve-year-old Yoruba girl named Layo struggles to find her own voice while pushing back
Ages 9–13
Mike Leonetti's Sports Stories #2
Swinging for the Fences: Hank Aaron and Me
Mike Leonetti
Young baseball fan Mark watches from the stands as the legendary Hank Aaron chases history and prepares to break the all
Ages 6–10
Easy Reader Biographies
Abraham Lincoln: A Great President, a Great American
Violet Findley
For the student preparing their first big biography report or the child curious about how a humble boy in a log cabin be
Ages 9–12
The Girl Who Ate Chicken Feet
Sandy Richardson
Growing up in 1960s South Carolina, Sissy navigates the complex bonds of family and the racial prejudices that define he
Ages 8–12
Heaven's All-Star Jazz Band
Don Carter
A boy finds comfort in picturing his late grandfather playing his trumpet alongside the greatest jazz legends in a heave
Ages 4–8
