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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
47 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
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Xolo
Donna Barba Higuera
The dog-headed god Xolotl journeyed into the Underworld with his famous twin to save humanity; this is the story of the
Ages 8–12
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
Frizzy
Claribel A. Ortega
Marlene is tired of the hair salon and the pressure to have presentable hair; with help from her aunt, she begins to emb
Ages 8–12
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Graphic Library
The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft
Donald B. Lemke
Ellen and William Craft risk everything in a heart-pounding true journey, using a clever disguise to escape from Georgia
Ages 8–12
Saving Sunshine
Saadia Faruqi
Stuck together on a family trip, bickering siblings Zara and Zeeshan must finally cooperate when they find an injured tu
Ages 8–12
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
First Biographies
Matthew Henson
B. A. Hoena
Brave the freezing elements to learn how Matthew Henson reached the North Pole in 1909 and became a legendary co-discove
Ages 7–10
Shuri: A Black Panther Adventure #4
Wakanda Forever
Nic Stone
Shuri races to Wakanda to save the precious heart-shaped herbs from a mysterious enemy in this action-packed Challenge D
Ages 8–12
Hooray for Women!
Marcia Williams
Comic-style stories, facts, and jokes celebrate the achievements of over seventy world-changing women, from Cleopatra to
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Tintin #11
The Secret of the Unicorn
Hergé
A model ship found at a market holds the secret to pirate treasure and leads Tintin on a high-stakes adventure into his
Ages 7–12
Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack Jr.
For the child who loves tales of grit and adventure, this graphic novel explores how one man defined his own freedom on
Ages 8–14
Lowriders #1
Lowriders in Space
Cathy Camper
Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio plan to win a massive car competition by turning their ride into a cosmic lowrider so they ca
Ages 7–10
Lowriders #2
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
Cathy Camper
A missing cat leads three friends in a lowrider on a high-stakes mission into the underworld to face off against the Azt
Ages 8–12
Mexikid
Pedro Martín
Pedro and his eight siblings pile into a Winnebago for a wild road trip to Mexico to bring their legendary, revolution-f
Ages 8–14
History Comics #11
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America
Jarrett Williams
Aaliyah and her dad travel to the Bronx to uncover the DJs, MCs, and dancers who transformed local house parties into a
Ages 8–14
Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star
Lee Engfer
For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can
Ages 8–12
Enlighten Me
Minh Lê
For the child struggling to manage a quick temper or feeling misunderstood after standing up for themselves, this story
Ages 8–12
Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom
Whit Taylor
For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on
Ages 8–12
The Snips #1
A Bad Buzz Day
Raúl the Third
For the child learning to handle a day when everything goes wrong. This zany graphic novel shows how a little teamwork c
Ages 6–9
Discover Graphics: Global Folktales
How Music Came to the World
Jarred Luján
The Aztec gods of Sky and Wind travel to the Sun palace to end the world's silence, but the Sun ruler won't release his
Ages 6–9
Discover Graphics: Global Folktales
The Magic Tapestry
Ailynn Collins
For children learning that some rewards require grit and devotion, this magical quest highlights the beauty of a mother'
Ages 5–8
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies #1
Muhammad Ali: American Champion
Michael Burgan
Follow the life of a legendary heavyweight champion in this fast-paced graphic biography that covers his greatest victor
Ages 8–12
Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1
Big Apple Diaries
Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa doodles her way through the ups and downs of middle school and family life in New York City just as the world cha
Ages 8–13
Graphic Library
Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot
Jason Glaser
Witness the legend of a Revolutionary War heroine come to life in this action-packed graphic novel about bravery on the
Ages 8–12
