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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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Bimwili & the Zimwi: A Tale from Zanzibar
Verna Aardema
A young Swahili girl must use her wits to escape after she is snatched by a Zimwi and forced to become the voice inside
Ages 4–8
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía
Alexandra Alessandri
Valentina and her brother tumble into a magical world of Colombian folklore, where they must uncover family secrets to f
Ages 8–12
Sisters of the Neversea
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Two stepsisters from different backgrounds must unite to save themselves and the Lost Boys in this modern reimagining of
Ages 8–12
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Eighteen Vats of Water
Ji-li Jiang
Young Xian practices calligraphy until his water vats run dry, balancing his father's legendary legacy with the drive to
Ages 5–10
Tales of Young Americans
Pappy's Handkerchief
Devin Scillian
After his father is injured during the 1889 Oklahoma land rush, young Moses must find the strength to continue the famil
Ages 6–10
The Last Algonquin
Theodore L. Kazimiroff
In the 1920s, a lone man lives traditionally off the land in a hidden corner of the Bronx, preserving his Algonquin heri
Ages 10–14
Darius the Great #1
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Adib Khorram
For the teen who feels like an outsider in their own family or culture, this tender story explores clinical depression a
Ages 12–18
Music for Alice
Allen Say
From the hardships of a World War II internment camp to years of labor on a flower farm, Alice Sumida finally finds the
Ages 6–12
Black, Bold & Beautiful
Jemema Thomas
Zélie Adebola fights to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha and stop the brutal suppression of her people in this hig
Ages 13–18
Little House
The World of Little House
Carolyn Strom Collins, Christina Wyss Eriksson
For the child who loves the Little House series and wants to bring Laura's pioneer world to life through crafts, recipes
Ages 8–12
Baby Professor
Jobs, Women and Slaves: Colonial America
Baby Professor
For the student curious about how different people lived and worked in early America, from the roles of women to the dif
Ages 9–12
Catholic Easter Book for Children
Elizabeth Terry
Watercolor spring scenes and rhyming verses celebrate the real meaning of Easter through the story of Jesus and the gift
Ages 2–6
Baby Rattlesnake
Te Ata
Baby Rattlesnake is in a big hurry to get his rattle, but he soon finds out that some things are worth the wait in this
Ages 4–8
Where Are You Going, Manyoni?
Catherine Stock
Vibrant watercolors follow Manyoni's long trek through the Zimbabwean wild, capturing the determination of a girl who wa
Ages 4–9
Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary
Walter Dean Myers
From his leadership in the Nation of Islam to his final speeches, follow the journey of a man whose pursuit of justice t
Ages 12–18
Fatty Legs: A True Story
Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
Determined to learn to read, eight-year-old Olemaun leaves her Arctic village for a residential school where she must pr
Ages 9–12
Singing with Elephants
Margarita Engle
In 1947, a young Cuban immigrant finds her voice through poetry and an unlikely friendship with a famous diplomat as the
Ages 8–12
Who HQ Now
Women Who Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop!
Various
For the young music lover who wants to discover the trailblazing women who shaped modern sounds. This guide profiles ico
Ages 8–12
Beisbol en abril y otras historias (Baseball in April and Other Stories)
Gary Soto
Growing up in California brings a mix of humor and heartache in these eleven tales of Mexican American children navigati
Ages 9–12
Marianthe's Story: Painted Words, Spoken Memories
Aliki
Paintings tell the story of a new school in a new land, while turning the book over reveals the spoken memories of a lif
Ages 5–9
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
Jean Craighead George
For the child who loves exploring the backyard and wants to protect the wild places they see on screen. Discover the urg
Ages 7–10
Mama, Do You Love Me?
Barbara Joosse
For the child who asks 'what if' to test boundaries, this classic story reassures them that a mother's love is steady ev
Ages 2–5
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship
Russell Freedman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a self-taught president and a brilliant abolitionist forged a vital frien
Ages 10–14
Technology, Gadgets and Inventions That You Can Make
Baby Professor
For the curious child who loves to ask how things work, this guide explores real-world breakthroughs and the brilliant m
Ages 6–10
