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+
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
A Picture Book Biography #15
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
1
...
87
88
89
90
91
...
99
12–18 yrs
359 books
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 Was?
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
A Sonic Adventure #2
Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!
Wynton Marsalis
For the child who loves to make noise and explore their neighborhood. Discover how everyday city sounds can become a rhy
Ages 4–8
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: The Life of John F. Kennedy
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 #1
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
The Adventures of Spider #1
The Adventures of Spider
Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
Learn why Spider has a thin waist and lives in dark corners through these six clever traditional stories from West Afric
Ages 7–10
Snapshots in History
Freedom Rides: Campaign for Equality
Dale Anderson
For the student curious about how ordinary people changed the world. This look at the 1961 Freedom Rides highlights the
Ages 8–13
