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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
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Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
Larry Dane Brimner
Archival photos and documents reveal the powerful true story of Mildred and Richard Loving and their landmark Supreme Co
Ages 10–14
A Song for the Cosmos
Jan Lower
The soulful blues of Blind Willie Johnson travel through the dark silence of space on a golden record aboard the 1977 Vo
Ages 4–8
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History (YR Edition)
Jeff Chang, Dave Cook
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a local Bronx movement transformed into a global force through the storie
Ages 12–18
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Brave Ballerina
Michelle Meadows
Janet Collins overcomes every hurdle to make history as the first African American prima ballerina at the Metropolitan O
Ages 4–8
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet
Tony Keith Jr.
Tony finds the strength to embrace his identity and his voice through the power of performance art in this raw and hones
Ages 14–18
Rabbi and the Reverend, The: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence
Audrey Ades
A rabbi who escaped the Nazis joins forces with Martin Luther King Jr. to prove that speaking out is the most powerful w
Ages 7–11
The Vast Wonder of the World
Mélina Mangal
Ernest Everett Just overcame the barriers of the segregated South to follow his curiosity and become a world-renowned bi
Ages 6–10
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
Anne Broyles
Follow Priscilla's journey from a southern plantation to a Cherokee family on the Trail of Tears as she searches for a w
Ages 6–10
Mister and Lady Day
Amy Novesky
Vibrant jazz notes and loyal companions fill the world of a legendary singer who found her greatest comfort in the dogs
Ages 4–8
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela's Hope for His Nation
Lindsey McDivitt
For children asking why the world isn't always fair, this inspiring biography shows how one man's courage and patience h
Ages 6–9
Let Freedom Ring
The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850
Katie Bagley
For the curious student learning how inventions like the cotton gin transformed America from a nation of farmers into a
Ages 8–12
Factual Terrors #1
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
James L. Swanson
Experience the pulse-pounding twelve-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth through the swamps of Maryland and forests of Vir
Ages 10–16
Women and War
The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort
Pamela Dell
For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f
Ages 8–12
Bayou Magic
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Ten-year-old Maddy travels to the Louisiana bayou and discovers she is the only one in her family capable of inheriting
Ages 8–12
A Picture Book Biography #10
A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt
David A. Adler
Trace the inspiring journey of Eleanor Roosevelt as she grows from a quiet girl into one of the most influential figures
Ages 6–9
The Battle of Nashville General George H. Thomas & the Most Decisive Battle of the Civil War
Benson Bobrick
For the young historian who values quiet integrity over flashy fame, this account of General George H. Thomas explores h
Ages 10–15
Hold Fast
Blue Balliett
For the child facing a sudden, difficult family transition. This mystery explores holding onto hope and each other when
Ages 8–12
Sensational Trials of the Twentieth Century
Betsy Harvey Kraft
From the Scopes monkey trial to the fight for civil rights in Brown v. Board of Education, see how eight major court cas
Ages 10–14
The Diviners #1
The Diviners
Libba Bray
In the glitzy speakeasies of 1920s New York, a group of teens with mysterious powers must confront an ancient evil awake
Ages 14–18
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
The weight of the Civil War and the hope for a new birth of freedom resonate through the original text and early drafts
Ages 8–14
DK Biography
Benjamin Harrison
DK
Step inside a president's parlor to see Civil War artifacts, a daughter's ostrich-feather cape, and the burn-mark an iro
Ages 7–10
DK Biography
Thomas Jefferson
Jacqueline Ching
For the curious student researching the foundations of American democracy through the complex life of a brilliant archit
Ages 8–12
Compass Point Biographies
Eleanor Roosevelt
Pam Rosenberg
Follow the journey of a legendary First Lady, from her private education and early childhood to her years as a tireless
Ages 7–10
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
