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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+
Freedom River
Doreen Rappaport
Businessman John Parker repeatedly risks everything to cross the river and guide others toward freedom in this true stor
Ages 6–10
Scholastic First Biographies
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtney Baker
For the young child asking why things are sometimes unfair or why we celebrate MLK Day. This simple biography introduces
Ages 5–8
Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band
Michael Mahin
For the child who feels they have nothing but their imagination, this story shows how even junk can become a joyful song
Ages 4–9
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341 books
In the Forest of Your Remembrance
Gloria Jean Pinkney
For children seeking quiet moments of reflection, these thirty-three spiritual stories and parables offer comfort, faith
Ages 8–12
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Kwame Alexander, James Patterson
For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo
Ages 8–12
Motown Baby Love #1
My Girl
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Celebrate the tender connection between a father and his little girl through the soul-stirring lyrics of a Motown classi
Ages 0–3
When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat
Muriel Harris Weinstein
For the child who loves making up their own silly sounds or dancing to a beat, this joyful dreamscape celebrates finding
Ages 4–8
Fishing Day
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Reenie and her mother spend a day at the water where a simple act of sharing fishing secrets helps bridge the gap with t
Ages 4–8
Primary Source Detectives
Who Marched for Civil Rights?
Richard Spilsbury
For the student curious about how ordinary people change the world, this guide uses primary sources to explore the brave
Ages 8–12
Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom
Virginia Hamilton
For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for liberty. This collection of historical accounts honors the g
Ages 8–12
Unstoppable Octobia May
Sharon G. Flake
Ten-year-old Octobia May suspects a vampire lives in her 1953 boarding house, leading her into a mystery filled with nei
Ages 9–12
The Hero Two Doors Down
Sharon Robinson
Eight-year-old Steven is a Dodgers superfan living in Brooklyn whose simple life changes when a true baseball hero moves
Ages 8–12
Mercy's Mill #1
Mercy's Mill
Betty Levin
Sarah is adjusting to a new stepfather and foster sister when she meets a mysterious boy who claims he has traveled all
Ages 10–14
The Black Queen
Jumata Emill
For the teen navigating complex conversations about racial bias and justice. This gripping mystery explores the heavy we
Ages 14–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
High Five Reading
A History of Hip-Hop: The Roots of Rap
Thomas Hatch
For the young music lover curious about the origins of their favorite beats, this guide traces hip-hop from Bronx block
Ages 8–12
Girlhood Journeys #2
Kai: A Big Decision
Sharon Shavers Gayle
For the child learning that growing up means balancing personal desires with the needs of their community and family.
Ages 7–10
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie
For the child needing a boost of confidence or a reminder of their potential. This lyrical journey connects a young drea
Ages 4–8
Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
Ashley Bryan
Four traditional tales from the Masai, Angolan, Hausa, and Bushmen people bring the folk traditions of Africa to life.
Ages 8–12
Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music
Newport Festivals Foundation
For the young dreamer who loves music and needs to see that their voice belongs everywhere, even in spaces where others
Ages 7–10
The Calabash
Odion Imadebho Ebhodaghe
For the child curious about their heritage or how traditions connect us to the past. Explore the cultural richness of We
Ages 5–10
Master of Deceit: J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies
Marc Aronson
For the teen starting to question how much the government should know, this unsparing look at J. Edgar Hoover explores t
Ages 12–18
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren
Ages 4–12
Build a House
Rhiannon Giddens
For the child learning about the strength and beauty of heritage. This moving story celebrates how music and community p
Ages 7–10
