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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 Bowlegged Rooster
Joyce Carol Thomas
Humorous animal fables told in the African-American signifying tradition bring warmth and wit to these spirited family t
Ages 6–10
Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Mara Rockliff
Georgia Gilmore’s secret kitchen becomes the heart of a movement, using legendary cooking to sustain the heroes of the M
Ages 4–8
In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball
Tyrone Bogues, David Levine
Muggsy Bogues defies every doubter who said he was too small, proving his grit as he leads his teams from high school ch
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies
Float and Sting! One Round with Muhammad Ali
Davis Miller
A 4 foot 7 inch high school senior decides to chase the impossible dream of boxing, leading to a life-changing encounter
Ages 8–14
Riley Bloom #2
Shimmer
Alyson Noël
Twelve-year-old Soul Catcher Riley must confront a furious ghost from a 1733 slave revolt to help lost spirits finally c
Ages 9–13
Stars of Today
Simone Biles
Lori Mortensen
Follow the journey of a world-class gymnast as she overcomes personal hurdles to reach the Olympic podium and make histo
Ages 6–9
Durango Street
Frank Bonham
Fresh out of work camp, Rufus Henry finds that staying out of trouble is nearly impossible when rival gangs are waiting
Ages 12–17
Ananse's Feast
Tololwa M. Mollel
Ananse the spider thinks he has successfully tricked a turtle out of a delicious meal, but Akye has a clever plan to ens
Ages 4–8
What Was?
What Were the Roaring Twenties?
Michele Mortlock
Step into an age of jazz, flappers, and the very first Ford cars to see why this fast-paced decade still feels so modern
Ages 8–12
Zoe Washington #2
On Air with Zoe Washington
Janae Marks
Fourteen-year-old Zoe and her newly freed father navigate their fresh relationship while chasing a dream to open a resta
Ages 8–12
Raspberry Hill #2
Begging for Change
Sharon G. Flake
Desperate for security after being homeless, Raspberry Hill faces a crisis of conscience when her addicted father return
Ages 10–14
Greatest of All Time
Basketball Greats
Matt Doeden
Basketball stars like Michael Jordan and Maya Moore reached superstardom by playing the game in ways no one had ever ima
Ages 8–11
Red Shoes
Karen English
A pair of beloved red shoes outgrown by Malika in one home finds a second life bringing joy to Amina during Ramadan in A
Ages 4–8
Jordan
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For the young athlete who dreams of greatness: this rhythmic, photographic tribute captures the legendary MJ's grit and
Ages 8–12
Edgar Allan
John Neufeld
Help your child navigate complex questions of prejudice and moral courage when a family's decision to adopt a Black todd
Ages 10–14
John Coltrane's Giant Steps
Chris Raschka
Raindrops, snowflakes, and kittens transform into instruments and tempo to turn John Coltrane’s famous jazz rhythms into
Ages 3–8
American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures
America Ferrera
Thirty-one creators share personal stories about the vibrant, complex, and joyful experience of growing up with a foot i
Ages 12–18
American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Jennifer Armstrong
One hundred true stories bring the past to life through a collection of fascinating tales that span the breadth of Ameri
Ages 8–12
Us and Them: A History of Intolerance in America
Jim Carnes
For the teenager grappling with news of hate crimes or systemic injustice, this book offers historical context to unders
Ages 12–18
Junebug #1
Junebug
Alice Mead
Ten-year-old Junebug faces the daunting pressures of the housing projects with bravery as he fights to protect his innoc
Ages 8–12
Wings of Ebony #2
Ashes of Gold
J. Elle
For the teen processing the weight of community expectations and the fight for fairness while navigating deep grief and
Ages 14–18
Wangari Maathai
Franck Prévot
One woman can spark a movement by planting a single tree, as seen in the inspiring life of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wang
Ages 6–10
Angel Thieves
Kathi Appelt
For the teenager grappling with deep questions of legacy and social justice. This lyrical story helps navigate the searc
Ages 14–18
A Voice for Kanzas
Debra McArthur
For the child finding the courage to speak out against unfairness, even when they are the new kid in a divided community
Ages 8–12
