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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+
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
Chita's Christmas Tree
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
For families looking to build their own traditions through the lens of history, this gentle story follows a young girl's
Ages 4–8
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
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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 King
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
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Phillip Hoose
Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin refuses to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, sparking a movement in this account bas
Ages 12–18
Night Boat to Freedom
Margot Theis Raven
Young Christmas John uses a small boat to ferry runaway slaves across the river to freedom, guided by the secret meaning
Ages 6–10
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles
This rhythmic, lyrical anthem serves as a powerful reminder to children that their worth is absolute and their heritage
Ages 4–9
Come Juneteenth
Ann Rinaldi
For the young reader processing the weight of historical secrets, this novel explores the painful betrayal of a family w
Ages 12–17
Dissected Lives
African American Leaders Fight for Freedom
Dissected Lives
The American civil rights movement achieved landmark legal protections through years of nonviolent protest, civil disobe
Ages 9–12
The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
Steve Sheinkin
After a deadly explosion at a naval base, fifty Black sailors face a trial for mutiny when they refuse to return to work
Ages 10–14
A Sweet Smell of Roses
Angela Johnson
Two young girls slip out of their home to join a historic march, capturing the courageous spirit of children during the
Ages 4–8
Who Owns the Sun?
Stacy Chbosky
A young boy wonders at the beauty of nature while learning a difficult lesson about the dignity of the human spirit and
Ages 6–12
Bat Boy and His Violin, The
Gavin Curtis
For the child who feels pressured to choose between different passions or who feels like they don't quite fit their fami
Ages 4–9
Wings of Valor
Kirsten Dickson
The Tuskegee Airmen made history in the skies of WWII, earning three Distinguished Unit Citations as the first African-A
Ages 8–12
How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair, this true story shows how to keep your he
Ages 7–10
I Saw Your Face
Kwame Dawes
For children beginning to explore their place in a global community, this poetic journey celebrates the shared beauty an
Ages 5–10
People in the News
Coretta Scott King
Anne Wallace Sharp
For the young reader curious about the women who shaped history, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's life as a
Ages 10–15
The Red Rose Box
Brenda Woods
For the child exploring what freedom feels like while navigating the realities of a segregated past and the warmth of ex
Ages 8–12
Way Past Cool
Jess Mowry
On the tough streets of West Oakland, thirteen-year-old Gordon leads his gang through a world of danger where loyalty an
Ages 14–18
Odetta: The Queen of Folk
Samantha Thornhill
Trace the powerful life of Odetta, whose incredible voice rose from the Jim Crow South to become a defining force in the
Ages 4–8
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Kadir Nelson
Luminous paintings bring the legendary players and rich culture of Negro League baseball to life in this celebration of
Ages 8–14
Black Men in Science
Bryan Patrick Avery
For the child who loves to ask how things work and needs to see that their biggest dreams are possible, no matter the ob
Ages 8–12
