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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Fatima's Great Outdoors
Ambreen Tariq
A family camping trip offers Fatima a chance to leave behind the struggles of her new school and discover her own streng
Ages 4–8
Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist
Philip Dray
Ida B. Wells used her courageous spirit and her reporter's pen to fight against unfair treatment and lead a tireless cru
Ages 8–12
All Are Welcome #2
All Are Neighbors
Alexandra Penfold
For the child joining a new community or learning to notice the beautiful diversity in their own street. A celebration o
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
398 books
Baby Professor
The Wounded Knee Massacre
Baby Professor
The devastating history of the 19th-century American West unfolds through the story of Indigenous displacement and the l
Ages 8–12
Ten Things I Hate About Me
Randa Abdel-Fattah
For the teen feeling the heavy weight of double lives and the pressure to trade their cultural identity for social accep
Ages 12–17
America, My New Home
Monica Gunning
A young girl moves from Jamaica to New York, using poetry to process her homesickness and her wonder at seeing snow and
Ages 6–10
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Paul Goble
For the child who feels a profound connection to animals and nature, this lyrical tale celebrates finding a sense of bel
Ages 4–9
We're in This Together
Linda Sarsour
Trace the journey of a girl from Brooklyn who grew up to be a powerful activist and organizer in this true story of comm
Ages 10–14
Who is Allah? Islamic Book for Children
Unknown
For parents seeking a gentle way to introduce the concept of God, this book uses simple language to explain Allah's role
Ages 2–6
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Mitali Perkins
A young girl uses a kite to fly a Christmas gift over the border fence to the grandmother she misses dearly.
Ages 4–8
The Beginnings of Nations : The Histories of Israel, Peru, the Two Koreas and Brazil
Baby Professor
For the curious middle grader wondering how different countries became the nations they are today. Explore the unique be
Ages 8–12
The Daily Life of Muslims during The Largest Empire in History
Baby Professor
Military service, manual labor, and massive revolts define the complex lives and social hierarchies of people within the
Ages 9–12
Elizabeti #3
Elizabeti's School
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
For the child who feels torn between the excitement of a new classroom and the comfort of being at home with family.
Ages 4–8
The Warlord's Series #2
The Warlord's Beads
Virginia Walton Pilegard
A young boy in ancient China uses beads and a branch to help his father count treasures, leading to the clever invention
Ages 5–9
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride
Pam Muñoz Ryan
After a White House dinner in 1933, two adventurous icons slip away for a daring night flight and a spin in a brand-new
Ages 5–10
Liberty!
Allan Drummond
For the child curious about history and the meaning of national symbols. This book brings the excitement of the Statue o
Ages 4–9
Hopeless in Hope
Wanda John-Kehewin
Separated from her little brother and her mother, fourteen-year-old Eva must find her strength while living in a group h
Ages 12–17
Little Chanakya
Rinkel Sharma
For the middle grade student curious about their family's history or how governments work, this guide uses a wise person
Ages 9–13
Cornhusk, Silk, and Wishbones: A Book of Dolls from Around the World
Michelle Markel
Travel from 1000 B.C. to the present day to see how children across every continent have used corn husks, silk, and bone
Ages 7–12
Neema's Reason to Smile
Patricia Newman
Neema keeps a dream basket to save for school, hoping that one day she can become a scientist or a teacher in her Kenyan
Ages 5–9
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina
For children navigating language barriers or welcoming a grandparent into their home, this story shows how love can brid
Ages 5–8
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker
Gayle E. Pitman
Gilbert Baker leaves his gray hometown for the sparkle of San Francisco, where he sews a rainbow of fabric into a global
Ages 4–9
DK Life Stories
Gandhi
Diane Bailey
For the child curious about how one person can change the world without using force. Explore how peace and determination
Ages 8–12
Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
A handmade gift from a mother becomes a symbol of pride and resilience in this story based on the childhood of country m
Ages 4–8
