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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+
Bo Rabbit Smart for True Tall Tales from the Gullah
Priscilla Joaquith
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids,' these classic trickster tales celebrate how wit and cleverness can o
Ages 8–12
Brown Sugar Babies
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For the parent looking to surround their little one with affirmations of beauty, this rhythmic celebration mirrors the w
Ages 0–3
Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack
Step back to 1859 to see two very different holiday worlds. This history explores the music, food, and traditions held i
Ages 8–12
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Trembling Earth
Kim L. Siegelson
A runaway slave and a boy seeking a reward must navigate the dangerous Okefenokee Swamp together in this tense 1864 surv
Ages 10–14
Emeka, Eat Egusi!
Candice Iloh
For the child hesitant to try unfamiliar foods, this story celebrates the joy of discovering family traditions and the d
Ages 4–8
Dark Sons
Nikki Grimes
Parallel poems bridge the distance between a modern Brooklyn teen and a biblical son as both struggle with abandonment a
Ages 12–18
Night on Neighborhood Street
Eloise Greenfield
Soft poems capture the evening heartbeat of a neighborhood, moving from the quiet breath of sleepers to the muffled soun
Ages 4–8
Heroes of Baseball
Robert Lipsyte
For the young sports fan who wants to know the stories behind the legends, from the triumphs of Babe Ruth to the breakin
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?
James Buckley Jr.
For the child who needs to see how hard work and family support turn big dreams into reality, even when facing tough obs
Ages 8–12
Fast Talk on a Slow Track
Rita Williams-Garcia
Denzel Watson is a high-achieving student who must learn what it really takes to succeed while selling candy and competi
Ages 12–17
Bird in a Box
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For children navigating the heavy weight of loss or finding their way in a new place without family, this story offers a
Ages 8–12
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Four friends sit at a Woolworth's lunch counter and order coffee, sparking a peaceful movement for equality that changed
Ages 6–10
Who HQ
Who Was Duke Ellington?
M. D. Payne
For the child who loves music and needs to see how passion, hard work, and creativity can turn a local talent into a wor
Ages 8–12
Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood
Veronica Chambers
For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community
Ages 8–12
Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent: How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the Civil War
Thomas B. Allen
For the child who wants to see the real-life heroes behind the history books: this gripping account reveals the secret s
Ages 10–14
Building Blocks of the Civil Rights Movement
School in the Civil Rights Movement
Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
For the child curious about history and justice, this book explains how brave students changed the world just by going t
Ages 8–12
Genesis Begins Again
Alicia D. Williams
For the child grappling with self-worth and identity, this powerful story navigates the complexities of colorism, family
Ages 9–13
Motown Baby Love #3
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
Charles R. Smith Jr.
A rhythmic, soulful celebration of love for the youngest readers, pairing classic Motown lyrics with heart-melting photo
Ages 0–3
Usborne Young Reading: True Stories
Martin Luther King
Rob Lloyd Jones
For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word
Ages 7–10
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
Leaving Gee's Bend
Irene Latham
Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the
Ages 8–12
Chicken Sunday
Patricia Polacco
Three children set out to create beautiful Pysanky eggs to sell so they can buy a special thank-you gift for their neigh
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is Stevie Wonder?
Jim Gigliotti
A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r
Ages 8–12
War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f
Ages 10–14
