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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Diary of Laura's Twin
Kathy Kacer
For the middle grader looking for meaning in their traditions or grappling with the weight of history through the eyes o
Ages 10–14
Paul Goble Gallery: Three Native American Stories
Paul Goble
For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wonders about the origins of the animals and stars ar
Ages 5–10
Turning Pages
Sonia Sotomayor
For the child who needs to see how passion and perseverance can lead to great things. This memoir shows how books provid
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
398 books
Light in the Darkness
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child learning about the heavy history of our world and the immense courage it takes to pursue knowledge when it
Ages 6–10
Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family
Shannon Lanier
For the young person navigating a complex family tree and discovering how history shaped their identity.
Ages 10–14
The Moving-Box Sukkah
Leah Berkowitz
A new apartment starts to feel like home as a boy and his mom use moving boxes to build a creative space for their Sukko
Ages 4–8
The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Olympic gold medals and world records mark the life of a legendary Hawaiian surfer who rose to global fame while battlin
Ages 8–12
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #5
Animal Talk
Cynthia Weill
For the curious toddler discovering that a rooster says 'cocorico' in Mexico and 'cock-a-doodle-doo' in the US, while ex
Ages 0–4
String Music
Rick Telander
The creation of the earth and the theft of a mythical wealth-making machine unfold in these epic poems from Finnish and
Ages 10–18
Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson
Charles R. Smith
Rhythmic text and vibrant collage art celebrate the perseverance of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight
Ages 6–10
All Aboard for the Bobo Road
Stephen Davies
Travel across vibrant landscapes and bustling cities in stories that celebrate the daily rhythms and unique journeys of
Ages 3–7
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this inspiring biography shows how bravery and per
Ages 4–8
The Laura Line
Crystal Allen
For the child struggling with self-image and peer pressure, this story shows how discovering your family's resilient his
Ages 8–12
Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara
Elvira Woodruff
After emigrating from Ireland to America, Darcy uses her keen eye for small, everyday beauties to help her homesick fami
Ages 5–9
Made in Korea
Sarah Suk
Business becomes personal when two ambitious Korean-American teens face off in a high-stakes business rivalry that might
Ages 12–18
Adela's Mariachi Band
Denise Vega
Adela may not be ready to play an instrument yet, but she finds a clever and rhythmic way to join her family's lively ma
Ages 3–7
Pushkin's Fairy Tales
Alexander Pushkin
For the child enchanted by magic and rhythm who loves discovering how greed or kindness can change a person's fate in ti
Ages 6–12
Cendrillon
Robert D. San Souci
A Caribbean godmother narrates this Creole variant of the classic Cinderella story, set against a lush island backdrop f
Ages 4–9
One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor
Richard Michelson
The daughter of Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century New York grows up to transform her family's experiences into bel
Ages 6–9
Miracle on 133rd Street
Sonia Manzano
For the family adjusting to a small space or a new city, this story shows how a simple holiday mishap can turn into a jo
Ages 4–8
Very Important People
Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child who needs to see how one voice can change history, this biography explores the power of using your unique
Ages 8–12
Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Spotted Tail
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
For the child curious about history's real heroes. Discover how one Lakota leader used the power of words and diplomacy
Ages 8–12
Brush of the Gods
Lenore Look
The wordless novel is a narrative genre that uses sequences of captionless pictures to tell a story.
Ages 4–9
