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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,611 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3417 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz
Follow a boy through his vibrant neighborhood on a quest for a cold treat, where a lost ticket leads to a heartwarming d
Ages 4–8
I Am Not Who You See: An Illustrated Novel
Krishnni Khanna
For the child who feels like a 'hidden poet' or seeks to understand the complex journey behind a famous face, this book
Ages 10–16
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #4
Count Me In!
Cynthia Weill
For the parent wanting to introduce numbers through a cultural lens, this book uses stunning Mexican folk art to make co
Ages 0–5
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American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Laurence Pringle
Based on expedition journals, this account highlights the immense strength and intelligence York contributed to the Corp
Ages 7–11
Indian Shoes
Cynthia Leitich Smith
For the child navigating life between two worlds, this collection of stories celebrates the bond between a boy and his g
Ages 7–10
The Storyteller
written and illustrated by Evan Turk
For the child who needs to see how their voice and imagination can impact the world around them, even in the face of a b
Ages 4–8
The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story
Rebecca Hickox
A kind girl mistreated by her family finds hope and a husband in this Iraqi version of the Cinderella story, featuring t
Ages 4–8
Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail Adventure
Mariana Llanos
Little Chaski races across the Inka Trail to deliver a message for the king, encountering obstacles and vibrant history
Ages 4–9
Just a Minute
written and ill. by Yuyi Morales
For the child who needs a playful way to handle big fears or transitions. Grandma Beetle uses wit and hospitality to cha
Ages 4–8
Korean Cinderella
Shirley Climo
Pear Blossom faces the cruelty of a wicked stepmother as she tries to reach a village festival in this traditional Korea
Ages 4–8
Say It Loud! The Story of Rap Music
K. Maurice Jones
For the child who loves music and wants to understand the roots of their favorite songs. This history explores rap from
Ages 10–16
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
Alicia D. Williams
For the child finding their voice and learning to stand tall. This vibrant biography of Shirley Chisholm celebrates the
Ages 4–8
Words Set Me Free
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child curious about why reading is such a superpower. Explore the incredible true story of how Frederick Douglas
Ages 6–10
Joseph and the Sabbath Fish
Eric A. Kimmel
Jewish humor dates back to the compilation of Talmud and Midrash. In the Jewish community of the Holy Roman Empire, theo
Ages 4–8
Yonder Mountain
as told by Robert H. Bushyhead
For the child learning that true leadership is found in helping others rather than seeking personal gain.
Ages 4–8
The Cricket War
Thọ Phạm, Sandra McTavish
For the child learning about family roots and how stories of the past shape who we are today, even when those stories co
Ages 6–12
Mr. Mintz's Blintzes
Leslie Kimmelman
When an injury keeps Mr. Mintz from the kitchen, his neighbors gather to bake his famous Shavuot blintzes as a surprise.
Ages 4–8
Counting on Katherine
Helaine Becker
For the child who loves to ask 'why' and finds magic in numbers, this story of NASA legend Katherine Johnson celebrates
Ages 5–9
Ain't Nobody a Stranger to Me
Ann Grifalconi
For the child curious about their family roots or starting to ask big questions about fairness, history, and how kindnes
Ages 6–10
TOON Latin American Folktales #1
Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America
Liniers
For the child who loves strange legends and magical creatures, these reimagined tales offer a whimsical bridge to Latin
Ages 7–11
The Trip Back Home
Janet S. Wong
For the child preparing to visit family far away, this gentle story explores the beauty of heritage and the comfort of i
Ages 4–8
Why Do The Chinese Have A Different New Year?
Baby Professor
Learn how the turn of the lunar calendar creates a vibrant spring festival and why the date of this important celebratio
Ages 4–8
The Legend of Old Befana
Tomie dePaola
Busy chores once kept Old Befana from joining the Three Kings, but now she travels the world every January to leave spec
Ages 4–8
Even Higher
Richard Ungar
For the child questioning what it means to be a good person, this story reveals that true greatness is found in quiet ac
Ages 5–9
