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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+
Somewhere in the Darkness
Walter Dean Myers
Jimmy takes a cross-country journey with the father he barely knows, searching for the truth about the man's past and th
Ages 12–17
Visiting Langston
Willie Perdomo
For the child discovering the magic of words and history. This poetic journey through Harlem celebrates the legacy of La
Ages 4–8
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child who feels pressure to perform or worries they don't have a special talent to share during a big family gat
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Derrick Barnes
For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a celebration of their identity, this rhythmic story captures the trans
Ages 4–10
Magnificent Homespun Brown
Samara Cole Doyon
For the child who needs to see the beauty in their own reflection, this lyrical poem uses nature and sweet treats to cel
Ages 4–8
Mirandy and Brother Wind
Patricia McKissack
For the child learning that determination and spirit are more important than magic when it comes to achieving their goal
Ages 4–8
Bob Raczka's Art Adventures
The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America
Bob Raczka
Artists define freedom through images of jazz, immigrants, and baseball. View famous masterpieces that show the diverse
Ages 7–11
Outlaw Saints #1
Ballad & Dagger
Daniel José Older
For the teenager grappling with their cultural roots while trying to find their own rhythm in a world that feels both fa
Ages 12–18
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
Margaree King Mitchell
Uncle Jed, the only Black barber in the county, faces years of setbacks and lean times while holding tight to his dream
Ages 4–9
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop
Alice Faye Duncan
For children asking about systemic unfairness or the legacy of Dr. King, this moving story explores how a community's br
Ages 7–12
Fortune's Bones: The Manumission Requiem
Marilyn Nelson
For the teen processing the weight of history and systemic injustice: a poetic requiem that restores humanity to a man w
Ages 12–18
Carver: A Life in Poems
Marilyn Nelson
For the young reader seeking inspiration in the face of hardship, this lyrical biography shows how curiosity and grit ca
Ages 11–18
Let the Children March
Monica Clark-Robinson
For the child learning how to find their voice when things aren't fair. This moving story shows how even the youngest pe
Ages 6–9
Max Found Two Sticks
Brian Pinkney
Max doesn't need words to make his mark—he uses two simple sticks to tap out a rhythmic, drum-beating conversation with
Ages 4–8
Story of the Negro
Arna Bontemps
For the young reader seeking a deeper understanding of their roots and the long, resilient journey of Black people from
Ages 10–16
Lifting as We Climb: Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box
Evette Dionne
For the young reader questioning why certain voices are missing from history class, this book restores the legacy of Bla
Ages 10–14
Freedom in Congo Square
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning about history and the strength of the human spirit, this poetic countdown reveals how community a
Ages 4–8
Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader grappling with the complex reality of war, this poetic journey follows a soldier discovering the sh
Ages 8–14
Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
For the child eager to prove they are big enough to keep up, this story celebrates the determination to learn and the bo
Ages 5–9
What Lane?
Torrey Maldonado
Stephen is a biracial sixth-grader in NYC findng his voice and deciding when to speak up as he notices the different way
Ages 10–14
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford
For parents seeking to discuss difficult history with sensitivity, this book honors the thriving Black community of Gree
Ages 8–12
Jump Rope Magic
Afi Scruggs
High-energy illustrations and lyrical rhymes capture the clicking rhythm and vibrant spirit of jump rope games on a sunn
Ages 4–8
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem
Gary Golio
For the child who loves taking pictures or feels inspired by their neighborhood, this book celebrates finding dignity an
Ages 4–8
Barefoot Books
The Barefoot Book of Heroic Children
Rebecca Hazell
From Anne Frank to Wilma Rudolph, these twelve true stories highlight how young people used their courage to change the
Ages 8–12
