Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Browse
→
Interests
→
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+
A Picture Book Biography #2
A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln
David A. Adler
Witness the journey of a boy from a one-room Kentucky cabin to the presidency, where he would eventually sign the Emanci
Ages 6–9
An Acquaintance With Darkness
Ann Rinaldi
Fourteen-year-old Emily faces a chilling choice between a body-snatching uncle and a best friend accused of plotting to
Ages 12–17
An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Jim Murphy
An invisible killer stalks Philadelphia in 1793 as citizens flee a mysterious fever that no doctor can explain and no me
Ages 10–14
1
...
76
77
78
79
80
...
99
12–18 yrs
359 books
Lincoln's Grave Robbers
Steve Sheinkin
For the student who thinks history is boring, this cinematic true story turns the 19th-century Secret Service into an ac
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Gare Thompson
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined her role by speaking out on the radio and in print. She transformed from a First Lady into a
Ages 8–11
My Teacher
James Ransome
Follow a student as she observes the daily acts of kindness and dedication that make her teacher so special to everyone
Ages 5–8
New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery
Allan Wolf
For the teenager grappling with how different people experience the same event, this verse novel explores the Lewis and
Ages 12–18
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Veronica Chambers
For children finding their own voice, this rhythmic tribute to Celia Cruz shows how staying true to your roots can turn
Ages 5–9
Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War
Jennifer Armstrong
For the student curious about how we see the past, this visually striking history explores how early photography capture
Ages 10–14
Dig
A.S. King
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of family secrets and the discovery of uncomfortable truths about their
Ages 14–18
Young Trailblazers: The Book of Black Inventors and Scientists
M.J. Fievre
For the child who asks how things work and wants to see themselves in the history of innovation. This guide celebrates B
Ages 8–12
Mae Makes a Way
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
For the child who loves to create and needs to see how passion, hard work, and style can build a community and a lasting
Ages 6–9
My Itty-Bitty Bio
Coretta Scott King
Sara Spiller
For the early learner discovering how one person's courage can change a country. A gentle introduction to Coretta Scott
Ages 5–8
Black Women in Science
Kimberly Brown Pellum
For the child who loves science and needs to see that their dreams are possible. Discover fifteen pioneering Black women
Ages 9–12
A Pick For The Hair Of Black Kids Who Don't Wanna Be Gangstaz
Junie Edwards
For the child navigating the pressure to fit into specific stereotypes while embracing their unique style and natural ha
Ages 8–13
Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
Ruby Dee
King Leopard will only name a successor who can count to ten before a thrown spear hits the ground, a challenge that req
Ages 4–8
Tiara's Hat Parade
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child who wants to help a parent rediscover their spark. This story celebrates a daughter's creative effort to b
Ages 4–8
Bashirah and The Amazing Bean Pie
Ameenah Muhammad-Diggins
For the child who feels nervous about sharing their unique family traditions with friends, this story celebrates the pri
Ages 4–8
Civil Rights Leaders
Meet Coretta Scott King
Melody S. Mis
For the child curious about heroes of history, this accessible biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her own voice
Ages 6–9
Guilty?
Teri Kanefield
Major court cases regarding segregation and legal rights reveal how specific legal battles have shaped what society defi
Ages 10–15
The Obamas
Violet Lemay
For the young child curious about leaders and historical figures, this sturdy board book introduces the 44th President a
Ages 0–4
Discover the World Alphabet
D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet
Nancy I. Sanders
For the child curious about the people and movements that shaped history, this alphabet book explores African American h
Ages 6–10
The Length of a String
Elissa Brent Weissman
While preparing for her bat mitzvah, twelve-year-old Imani uncovers a Holocaust-era diary that links her own adoption to
Ages 8–12
Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement
Coretta Scott King and the Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Jackie F. Stanmyre
For the young activist looking to understand how change is sustained. Discover how Coretta Scott King built a lasting in
Ages 12–18
