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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+
Petite Poems
An Earth Song
Langston Hughes
For the child curious about the changing world outside, this lyrical poem celebrates the quiet beauty of winter turning
Ages 4–8
Journey to the Bottomless Pit
Elizabeth Mitchell
For the child curious about hidden worlds and the brave explorers who map them. Discover the true story of a man who fou
Ages 8–12
My Brother Charlie #1
My Brother Charlie
Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Life with a twin brother who has autism means finding creative ways to communicate and celebrating the things that make
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
359 books
Mother Crocodile: An Uncle Amadou Tale from Senegal
Birago Diop, Rosa Guy
For children learning to value the wisdom of their elders and the importance of remembering history to build a safer fut
Ages 5–10
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Stand Up and Speak Out
Building a Dream
Sarah Glasscock
Step into the past with short plays that put you right in the middle of the American Revolution, the fight for suffrage,
Ages 8–11
Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame
For the child learning to name big feelings, this soulful story uses a vibrant urban palette to show how emotions can ch
Ages 4–8
Aida
Leontyne Price
For the child grappling with difficult choices between what their heart wants and where their loyalties lie.
Ages 7–12
Abraham Lincoln
Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
From his humble beginnings in a log cabin on the Kentucky frontier, follow the journey of the boy who grew up to become
Ages 6–10
Jahdu #1
The Time-Ago Tales of Jahdu
Virginia Hamilton
A magical figure named Jahdu embarks on a quest to win back his powerful magic dust after his own shadow steals it away.
Ages 7–10
Rookie Biographies
Martin Luther King Jr.
Hugh Roome
For the early reader curious about fairness and history, this simple biography introduces the life of a hero who used pe
Ages 5–7
Love Like Sky #2
Forever This Summer
Leslie C. Youngblood
Georgie spends a Louisiana summer helping her Great Aunt Vie while searching for the truth behind a new friend's missing
Ages 8–12
The Dear One
Jacqueline Woodson
Feni is resentful when a pregnant teenager moves into her home, but living in close quarters forces her to confront her
Ages 11–15
Jazz
Walter Dean Myers
For children who love to tap their toes and move to the beat, these rhythmic poems explore the soulful history and vibra
Ages 6–12
Ben's Trumpet
Rachel Isadora
Ben plays a beautiful imaginary trumpet every day until a neighborhood musician notices his passion and helps him turn h
Ages 4–8
Doublecross #4
Billions to Burn
Taylor Banks
Twelve-year-old Zeus hunts for his missing grandfather and uncovers hidden secrets from the height of the Harlem Renaiss
Ages 8–12
No More Chairs
Dan Gill
A dedicated teacher shares a powerful message of inclusion, showing how love and belonging can transform a classroom.
Ages 4–8
Essential Authors for Children & Teens
Great Authors of Nonfiction
Jeanne Nagle
Meet the influential voices associated with Barnard College and the legendary writers who have shaped our understanding
Ages 12–18
One Big Open Sky
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child curious about their roots and the quiet strength required to build a new life when the world feels wide an
Ages 8–12
Working Cotton
Sherley Anne Williams
For the child learning about the strength found in family during hard times. This poetic story follows a young girl thro
Ages 4–8
Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman
Nikki Grimes
For the child who needs to see that no dream is too high to reach. This tribute to aviator Bessie Coleman shows how grit
Ages 7–10
I Can Make a Difference
Marian Wright Edelman
For the child who wants to help but feels too small to matter. This collection of wisdom empowers young readers to chang
Ages 5–10
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
