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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+
Black Girl You Are Atlas
Renée Watson
For the girl navigating the weight of the world, this moving poetry collection celebrates the strength, heritage, and mu
Ages 12–18
Black: The Many Wonders of My World
Nancy Johnson James
Celebrate the beauty and strength of the color black through poetic reflections on nature, identity, and the wonder foun
Ages 3–8
Precious and the Boo Hag
Patricia C. McKissack, Onawumi Jean Moss
For the child who needs a boost of courage when feeling vulnerable or alone. A young girl uses her wits to outsmart a tr
Ages 4–9
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341 books
Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rooted in home and family, these lyrical poems and golden earth-toned paintings celebrate the beauty of the African Amer
Ages 4–10
Little Black Lives Matter
Khodi Dill
Empower your little one with a celebration of Black excellence and history through this rhythmic board book of heroes an
Ages 0–5
Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand the roots of systemic struggle and the triumph of the human spirit through th
Ages 10–16
Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People
James Haskins
Explore how African American dance evolved from African roots and the resilience of enslaved people to global stages in
Ages 12–18
From the Files of Madison Finn #14
Thanks for Nothing
Laura Dower
For children beginning to ask questions about the complexities of American history and the lives of those who were ensla
Ages 7–10
I Love my Future HBCU
Nathalie Nelson Parker
Rhythmic rhymes and vibrant scenes celebrate the deep history, joyful traditions, and academic pride found at Historical
Ages 3–8
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition
Margot Lee Shetterly
Four brilliant African American mathematicians use their intellect to overcome segregation and help NASA win the Space R
Ages 8–12
The Third Grade Reader
Madelyne Eloise
For the child asking about fairness in history or learning about the resilience of Black communities in the face of syst
Ages 8–12
Coretta
Octavia Vivian
A determined girl from Alabama overcomes discrimination to become a musical force and a pillar of the civil rights movem
Ages 9–14
Coretta Scott King
Cassie M Lawton
For the child curious about the people who shaped our history, this biography explores the quiet strength and enduring a
Ages 8–12
Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous
Ages 5–9
I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry
Catherine Clinton
Explore the power and beauty of the Black experience through three centuries of verse, perfect for kids discovering how
Ages 8–12
I Love My Family, I Do
Kimberly Pattison
For children learning about the power of devotion, this story focuses on Harriet Tubman's deep love for her family as th
Ages 4–9
When Harriet Met Sojourner
Catherine Clinton
Two legendary women dedicated to freedom cross paths in this look at the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.
Ages 6–10
Black History Books for Kids
Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement
Glenda Armand
The 1960s civil rights movement sparked a cultural revolution that fought for voting rights and social justice, forever
Ages 6–9
The Buffalo Soldier
Sherry Garland
A young man journeys from emancipation to the all-Black cavalry, carving out a legacy of pride and land for the generati
Ages 7–11
Fire From the Rock
Sharon M. Draper
Sylvia Patterson navigates fear and hope through private diary entries as she becomes one of the first students to integ
Ages 10–14
Frying Plantain
Zalika Reid-Benta
Kara Davis grows up in Toronto’s Little Jamaica, balancing her Canadian life with the intense cultural expectations of h
Ages 13–18
H Is for Harlem
Dinah Johnson
For the child curious about the roots of cool and the history of neighborhoods, this alphabet book celebrates the vibran
Ages 4–9
Heroes for Civil Rights
David A. Adler
Meet the brave individuals, from Rosa Parks to the Little Rock Nine, who faced great risks to fight for justice and equa
Ages 7–11
Coretta Scott
Ntozake Shange
For the child curious about how one person can change the world through courage and quiet strength. This story honors th
Ages 6–10
