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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+
Little Golden Book Biography
Beyoncé
Lavaille Lavette
For the child who loves to sing and dance. This vibrant introduction to a modern legend celebrates hard work, family sup
Ages 2–5
Fred Bowen Sports Stories #14
Hardcourt Comeback
Fred Bowen
Trace the history of basketball from its humble beginnings with peach baskets to the legendary eras of greats like Bird
Ages 8–12
Ink Knows No Borders
Patrice Vecchione
Sixty-four poets share their deeply personal experiences of leaving their native lands to search for home, identity, and
Ages 12–18
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341 books
Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament
Anne Renaud
A picky customer and a clever chef in 1850s New York lead to the accidental and delicious invention of the very first po
Ages 4–8
History of the United States
African-Americans Who Fought In The American Revolution
Baby Professor
For the child curious about the full story of America's birth, this guide highlights the essential contributions of Blac
Ages 6–10
The Princess and the Pea
Rachel Isadora
Set in Africa and illustrated with vibrant oils, this version of the classic tale follows a prince’s search for a true p
Ages 4–8
Actual Times #3
Gold! Gold from the American River!
Don Brown
A single shiny stone in a California stream triggers a global rush, drawing dreamers, entrepreneurs, and laborers into a
Ages 6–10
Girls Who Changed Science and Art #2
Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math
Jeannine Atkins
Lyrical poems celebrate the brilliant women who used mathematics and logic to break barriers and change the world foreve
Ages 10–16
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young movie buff who wants to see how women broke barriers and shaped the silver screen from behind and in front
Ages 10–18
Whale Trails: Before and Now
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who loves the ocean and wonders about how we treat our planet, this story bridges the gap between a dark h
Ages 4–8
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
Susan Hood
For the young explorer who needs to see how girls and women have broken rules and changed history through courage and pe
Ages 6–10
Princess Halima and The Kingdom of Affia
Jainaba Fye
For the child curious about their roots or eager to explore the world, this magical journey celebrates the vibrant beaut
Ages 4–10
Emma and the African Wishing Bead
Valerie Redmond
For the child curious about their roots or grappling with the weight of history, this journey offers a magical way to ex
Ages 8–12
Soul Looks Back in Wonder
Phyllis F. Touchette
For the child exploring their place in the world, this stunning collection uses poetry and art to celebrate the beauty,
Ages 7–12
Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
Angela Joy
Mamie Till-Mobley’s heartbreaking loss turned into a profound act of bravery that forced the world to look at injustice
Ages 7–10
Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes
Traci Todd
For the child who loves to draw and wants to know how art can change the world. Discover the story of a trailblazer who
Ages 7–10
National Geographic Kids: Crossroads
1862, Fredericksburg: A New Look at a Bitter Civil War Battle
K. M. Kostyal
See the Battle of Fredericksburg through the eyes of Union soldiers, Confederate troops, and enslaved people in this det
Ages 10–14
A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat
Emily Jenkins
For the curious child who wonders how people lived in the past. Explore how tools, homes, and families change over 300 y
Ages 4–9
Lapin Plays Possum
Sharon Arms Doucet
Cleverness takes center stage in these Creole trickster tales where the small outsmart the big using nothing but their w
Ages 5–10
Jericho Walls
Kristi Collier
A preacher’s daughter faces the harsh realities of prejudice and rigid social rules while trying to find her place in a
Ages 9–13
Make Lemonade #3
This Full House
Virginia Euwer Wolff
LaVaughn pushes toward her future while wrestling with her family roots and the emotional complexities of her changing c
Ages 14–18
Big Mama
Tony Crunk
Everyday adventures come to life in this warm celebration of family and community, featuring lively illustrations of a d
Ages 4–8
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip
Gaylia Taylor
A clever chef transforms a kitchen frustration into the crunchy invention of the potato chip, brought to life through ex
Ages 6–10
Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues
Leslie Kimmelman
For the child who loves stories and is finding their own voice, this lyrical biography shows how James Baldwin used the
Ages 6–9
