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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+
Joy Takes Root
Gwendolyn Wallace
For the child who needs to slow down and breathe. This gentle story introduces mindfulness and the healing power of natu
Ages 4–8
To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles
Deborah Blumenthal
For the child who needs to know that adventure has no age limit or boundary. This biography shows how grit and passion c
Ages 4–8
Welcome to Music #2
Welcome to Jazz
Carolyn Sloan
For the child who loves to move to the beat and wants to know how music is made. Explore the soulful world of jazz throu
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
341 books
The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story
Tererai Trent
For children facing obstacles or feeling limited by their circumstances, this moving story proves that even the most 'im
Ages 5–9
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth
David A. Adler
Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice to become a legendary crusader for abolition and civil rights
Ages 6–9
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects
Ages 12–18
The Dancing Granny
Ashley Bryan
Spider Ananse thinks he can outsmart Granny by getting her to dance so he can raid her garden, but her unstoppable rhyth
Ages 4–8
Who HQ
Who Was Aretha Franklin?
Nico Medina
The Queen of Soul begins her journey in her father's church choir before rising to global stardom as one of the most suc
Ages 8–12
The Booth Brothers Drama, Fame, and the Death of President Lincoln
Rebecca Langston-George
For the middle-grade history buff curious about how one family could produce both a beloved hero and a notorious villain
Ages 8–12
Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Carole Boston Weatherford
Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu
Ages 10–18
Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad
Monica Edinger
Young Magulu is stolen from her home and thrust onto the slave ship Amistad, beginning a harrowing journey toward a land
Ages 9–13
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science
Marc Aronson, Marina Budhos
For the teenager asking deep questions about how the world became so interconnected. Explore how a simple kitchen staple
Ages 12–18
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. McKissack
A young girl in 1950s Nashville overcomes obstacles and segregation on a determined journey toward the one place where s
Ages 4–9
Big Words #6
Jack's Path of Courage
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling or struggles with health, this moving biography shows how John F. Kenn
Ages 6–10
A True Book: Countries
South Africa
Michael Dahl
For the young explorer eager to learn about life across the globe. This introductory guide uses simple text and photos t
Ages 5–8
Freedom's School
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Lizzie and Paul head to a brand-new schoolhouse built for freed slaves, where their hunger for learning meets the challe
Ages 4–9
Girls Survive #1
Ann Fights for Freedom
Nikki Shannon Smith
With her family facing the threat of being sold and separated, twelve-year-old Ann must lead them on a perilous escape t
Ages 8–12
Belle Teal
Ann M. Martin
Fifth grade brings big changes for Belle Teal as her grandmother begins to lose her memory and her rural school undergoe
Ages 9–12
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work
Tiffany Jewell
These twenty essential lessons provide the vocabulary and tools needed to understand true history, confront injustice, a
Ages 10–16
Voices #3
Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story
E. L. Norry
For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a
Ages 8–12
A Girl Called Boy
Belinda Hurmence
Blanche has little interest in her ancestors until she is mysteriously transported back to the American South in 1850 to
Ages 9–13
Nickolas Flux History Chronicles #1
Tracking an Assassin!: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Nel Yomtov
For the visual learner curious about real-life detective work, this graphic history explores the intense manhunt for Abr
Ages 8–12
bell hooks Children's Books #4
Skin Again
bell hooks
For children starting to notice physical differences, this poetic book explores how our skin is just a covering for the
Ages 3–8
Hidden Histories #5
The Revelation of Louisa May
Michaela MacColl
For the teen struggling to balance family responsibilities with their own big dreams, this story follows a young Louisa
Ages 12–16
