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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,470 books
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We Are Water Protectors
Carole Lindstrom
A young protagonist stands firm against a black snake threatening to poison the Earth, issuing a lyrical call to protect
Ages 3–9
Little Leaders #1
Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison
Meet forty trailblazing Black women who broke boundaries in science, art, and politics, proving that small leaders can d
Ages 8–12
Tristan Strong #1
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Kwame Mbalia
After accidentally ripping a hole into a world of African American folk heroes and iron monsters, Tristan Strong must fi
Ages 8–12
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An American Story
Kwame Alexander
A teacher guides her students through the difficult history of American slavery, following a path of resilience from Afr
Ages 4–10
The Jumbies #3
The Jumbie God's Revenge
Tracey Baptiste
When a terrifying god commands the wind and lightning to destroy her island, Corinne must unite friends and enemies to s
Ages 8–12
Anna Hibiscus #2
Hooray for Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
For children navigating the noise of a big family or the jitters of a first performance. Discover the warmth of modern N
Ages 6–9
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
What Was?
What Is Juneteenth?
Kirsti Jewel, Who HQ
Help your child understand the historical roots of Juneteenth through an accessible look at the end of slavery and why w
Ages 8–12
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
Little Leaders #2
Exceptional Men in Black History
Vashti Harrison
True stories of trailblazing aviators, artists, and activists celebrate the bold legacies of Black men who have shaped h
Ages 8–12
Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols
Miriam Chaikin
The history and meaning behind the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza come to life alongside traditional holid
Ages 9–12
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
Anna Hibiscus #3
Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Anna prepares to swap the dusty Harmattan season of Nigeria for the snow of Canada, all while learning how her big, lovi
Ages 6–9
Who Was?
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Bonnie Bader, Who HQ
At just twenty-five years old, Dr. King began a journey of nonviolent protest and peaceful leadership that would change
Ages 8–12
Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington
Jabari Asim
Young Booker T. Washington sets out on a five-hundred-mile walk toward an education, carrying only fifty cents and a fie
Ages 6–10
Only the Best
Kate Messner, Margaret E. Powell
From a small Alabama shop to designing Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress, Ann Lowe became a fashion icon by never accep
Ages 5–9
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon #4
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
Grace Lin
A stone lion guardian accidentally kicks a sacred sphere into the human world and must team up with a mysterious girl an
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Harriet Tubman?
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Trapped in slavery and hunted by overseers, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom alone before returning to lead others on t
Ages 8–12
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
For children processing the concept of unfairness or the value of freedom. This moving true story honors the courage req
Ages 5–9
The Jumbies #2
Rise of the Jumbies
Tracey Baptiste
Mistrusted for being half-jumbie, Corinne must travel across the ocean to the sea-ruler's realm to rescue missing childr
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Michelle Obama?
Megan Stine, Who HQ
Michelle Robinson grew up in a close-knit Chicago family and studied her way to the Ivy League before becoming a transfo
Ages 8–12
Who Got Game? #1
Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!
Derrick Barnes
A teenage girl strikes out Babe Ruth and African American pioneers integrate teams long before Jackie Robinson in this c
Ages 8–12
Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
Reeve Lindbergh
Bessie Coleman travels from the cotton fields of Texas to the open skies in this rhyming account of the first African Am
Ages 4–9
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
