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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+
Papa's Mark
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Determined to exercise his right to vote in the rural South, a father works alongside his son, Simms, to master the task
Ages 6–10
Ms. Africa: Profiles of Modern African Women
Louise Crane
For the child curious about global history and the powerful women who shaped it. Introduce your reader to 13 real-life t
Ages 9–13
Leader By Destiny: George Washington, Man and Patriot
Jeanette Eaton
For the reader who wonders how a quiet young man develops the inner strength to lead a nation through its most difficult
Ages 11–15
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Sports Heroes
Deion Sanders
Matt Doeden
For young sports fans who dream of doing it all, this biography follows the high-energy journey of a legend who mastered
Ages 7–11
Ellen Foster
Kaye Gibbons
After losing her mother and escaping her dangerous father, eleven-year-old Ellen Foster searches for a place to belong a
Ages 12–18
A Book of Americans
Rosemary Benét, Stephen Vincent Benét
For the student who finds history books dry, these witty and rhythmic poems bring American historical figures to life wi
Ages 8–12
Signature Lives #1
American Frontier Era
Kevin Voigt
The most fascinating thing you will learn is how the lives of pioneers and Indigenous leaders intertwined during the exp
Ages 9–12
Words with Wings #1
Words with Wings
Nikki Grimes
For the child who gets lost in their own thoughts or finds comfort in imagination during difficult family transitions li
Ages 8–12
Mabela the Clever
Margaret Read MacDonald
For the child who needs to learn that appearances can be deceiving. This clever folktale empowers little ones to listen
Ages 4–8
World History Explorers
Who Freed the Slaves?
World History Explorers
For the child asking deep questions about unfairness in history and how brave people work together to change the world f
Ages 7–10
We the People
Great Women of the Suffrage Movement
Dana Meachen Rau
Meet the visionary leaders who organized, marched, and campaigned to ensure that women finally gained the fundamental ri
Ages 9–12
Ancient Africa History
The Kingdoms and Empires of Ancient Africa
Children's History
For the child curious about world history and the roots of greatness, this book uncovers the sophisticated empires, trad
Ages 8–12
Respect the Mic: Celebrating 20 Years of Poetry From a Chicagoland High School
Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Peter Kahn, Dan Sullivan
Twenty years of raw, honest, and electric student voices come to life in this collection of poems from a renowned Chicag
Ages 12–18
Amazing World War II Stories
Amazing World War II Stories
Blake Hoena, Bruce Berglund, Nel Yomtov
For the student who finds history textbooks dry and wants to see real-life heroics in action through fast-paced, visual
Ages 8–14
Strong Women
Kari Koeppel
For parents who want to introduce the concept of world-changing leadership to their littlest ones through simple rhymes
Ages 0–4
Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday
Alexis De Veaux
For the teen navigating the complexities of artistic genius, the weight of history, and the courage required to find one
Ages 12–18
Through the Lens #1
America Through the Lens
Martin W. Sandler
See the history of a nation unfold through the eyes of legendary photographers who used their cameras to capture truth a
Ages 10–14
Octopus Stew
written and illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Ramsey uses his wild storytelling skills and big imagination to rescue his grandma from a giant octopus in this tall tal
Ages 4–8
Do You Have a Hat?
Eileen Spinelli
For the curious child who loves dress-up and wonders about the past. This playful rhyming romp uses famous hats to intro
Ages 3–7
Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids
Brooke Khan
A girl is imprisoned in a high tower for seven years and must survive on her wits in this fantasy retelling based on a B
Ages 8–12
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
For the child who feels small when others struggle to say their name correctly, this story transforms names into beautif
Ages 4–8
The Shaking Bag
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Kindness brings its own magic in this modern folktale about an old woman, a mysterious raven, and the unexpected rewards
Ages 4–8
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Barbara Kerley
Meet the poet who cared for soldiers on Civil War battlefields and captured the heartbeat of a growing nation through hi
Ages 7–12
James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series #2
"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
James L. Swanson
Archival photographs and a gripping minute-by-minute account bring the shocking 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy in
Ages 10–17
