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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
971 books
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Sugar Island
Firekeeper's Daughter
Angeline Boulley
Daunis Fontaine witnesses a shocking murder, pulling her into a high-stakes FBI investigation where she must use tribal
Ages 14–18
Lunar New Year Love Story
Gene Luen Yang
Convinced her family is cursed to face eternal heartbreak, Val’s outlook shifts after a chance encounter with a pair of
Ages 12–18
Inheritance: A Visual Poem
Elizabeth Acevedo
Vibrant illustrations pair with a powerful spoken-word poem that honors the history, beauty, and ancestral pride found i
Ages 8–18
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The Sittin' Up
Shelia P. Moses
When a community patriarch passes away, twelve-year-old Bean observes the rituals and deep care his sharecropping family
Ages 10–14
The Davenports #1
The Davenports
Krystal Marquis
Four passionate young Black women navigate the high-society world of 1910 Chicago, chasing forbidden romances and profes
Ages 13–18
With a Mighty Hand: The Story in the Torah
Amy Ehrlich
For families seeking a literary and thoughtful introduction to the Torah that respects its complex themes and ancient be
Ages 10–15
Star of Luís
Marc Talbert
Sent from Los Angeles to New Mexico during WWII, a young boy meets his mother's family and uncovers a long-hidden Jewish
Ages 10–14
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
Michelle Obama
From the South Side of Chicago to the White House, Michelle Obama shares her journey of balancing motherhood, work, and
Ages 10–14
Legacy of Orïsha #1
Children of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi
Magic used to hum in the soil of Orïsha until a ruthless king took everything away, leaving Zélie one last chance to bri
Ages 14–18
Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope
Kwame Alexander
For teens grappling with the reality of systemic racism and looking for a way to process the weight of recent events thr
Ages 12–18
Queens of India #2
Queen of Water
Devika Rangachari
Princess Kundavai must choose between her own desires and the survival of the Chola dynasty when an assassination attemp
Ages 13–18
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
Neal Shusterman
Jewish folklore and surreal imagery weave together five powerful stories of resistance and heroism during the darkest ho
Ages 12–18
Dogsong
Gary Paulsen
Russel Susskit leaves behind the noise of snow machines to take a team of dogs on an epic journey across the ice in sear
Ages 11–15
Clean Getaway
Nic Stone
This book, is a great book. I feel like all children from grade 3-9 should read this book because it talks about the pas
Ages 8–14
Does My Head Look Big In This?
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Amal decides to wear the hijab full-time at her Australian prep school, navigating her identity and personal style while
Ages 12–17
The Nsibidi Scripts #3
Akata Woman
Nnedi Okorafor
Sunny Nwazue must venture into a dangerous otherworldly realm to find a hidden object and master her powers before a loo
Ages 12–18
New Super-Man #4
New Super-Man and the Justice League of China
Gene Luen Yang
As reporter Laney Lan tracks the Justice League of China through Shanghai, she faces a difficult choice between her fami
Ages 12–17
And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
American Ace
Marilyn Nelson
Sixteen-year-old Connor digs into his family history and discovers his grandfather was likely a heroic Tuskegee Airman.
Ages 12–18
New Kid #3
School Trip
Jerry Craft
Jordan and his friends are heading to Paris to see the art, but missing guides and confusing directions make navigating
Ages 8–13
Flame in the Mist #2
Smoke in the Sun
Renée Ahdieh
Mariko infiltrates the imperial court as a pretend bride, weaving through a deadly web of lies and political schemes to
Ages 14–18
New Super-Man #1
New Super-Man: Made in China
Gene Luen Yang
Arrogant young Kong Kenan is chosen by the government to become China's own Superman, but his inexperience might be more
Ages 12–17
Snapshots in History
The March on Washington: Uniting Against Racism
Robin S. Doak
Discover how thousands of people united in August 1963 to demand equal rights and change the course of American history.
Ages 9–14
Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Rhythmic verse captures the energy and spirit of Muhammad Ali, tracing the legendary boxer's life from his early days to
Ages 10–14
