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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+
Tía Isa Wants a Car
Meg Medina
Tía Isa and her niece work hard to save every spare coin, dreaming of the day they can buy a car and drive their whole f
Ages 4–8
Teach & Learn Basic Hindi Words for Children
Hindi Body Parts
Khushi S.
For families looking to introduce Hindi to their little ones through everyday anatomy. This bilingual guide helps toddle
Ages 0–5
The Khan's Daughter: A Mongolian Folktale
Laurence Yep
A simple shepherd must use his wits to pass three impossible tests to win the hand of the Khan's daughter in this Mongol
Ages 4–9
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398 books
Minfong Ho's Thai Picture Books #1
Hush!: A Thai Lullaby
Minfong Ho
Under the quiet Thai night, a mother gently asks each noisy animal to be still so her sleeping baby isn't woken up.
Ages 2–5
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #9
The Legend of Memo Castillo
William Alexander
For the child who loves gaming and competition but needs a gentle reminder that true victory comes from heart and fair p
Ages 8–12
The Cook's Family
Laurence Yep
While her parents argue at home, Robin finds comfort in Chinatown by pretending to be part of an elderly cook's family a
Ages 8–12
Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States
Rajani LaRocca
For children curious about what it means to be an American, this gentle guide explores the many paths to citizenship and
Ages 4–8
America the Beautiful
New Mexico
Michael Burgan
Perfect for students tackling a state report or curious explorers wanting to discover the deep history, vibrant culture,
Ages 8–12
Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale
Janet Stevens
Trouble follows close behind when a stubborn coyote ignores good advice and snatches a blanket that isn't his to take.
Ages 4–8
My America: Corey's Underground Railroad Diary #3
Message in the Sky
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Corey Birdsong has finally reached safety in Canada, but he risks his new life to help other runaway slaves find their w
Ages 7–10
Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue, Corinne Naden
Nine-year-old Ron McNair risks everything to challenge a segregated library's rules in 1959, long before he journeyed to
Ages 5–9
The Pearl of Tiger Bay
Gabrielle Wang
For the child discovering that their family history is full of magic, or the young activist looking to protect the natur
Ages 8–12
Where the Streets Had a Name
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Thirteen-year-old Hayaat braves checkpoints and curfews on a journey from Bethlehem to Jerusalem to reach her grandmothe
Ages 11–15
Maizy Chen's Last Chance
Lisa Yee
Maizy spends the summer at her family's Minnesota restaurant, where she uncovers old secrets and confronts modern challe
Ages 8–12
Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During World War II
Tonya Bolden
For the young musician or history buff curious about the hidden heroes of the swing era who broke barriers while men wer
Ages 9–13
The Shark Caller
Zillah Bethell
For the child processing a deep loss and searching for a way to move forward while honoring their family's heritage and
Ages 9–12
She Persisted #12
Kalpana Chawla
Raakhee Mirchandani, Chelsea Clinton
For the young dreamer who needs to know that no goal is too high. This biography of Kalpana Chawla shows how grit and pa
Ages 6–9
Mama, Do You Love Me? #2
Papa, Do You Love Me?
Barbara M. Joosse
For the child who needs to know that a parent's love is unconditional, even when they make mistakes or face big challeng
Ages 3–6
The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha
Anne Rockwell
For the child asking deep questions about why people suffer and how to find peace in a busy world through the story of a
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is the Dalai Lama?
Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ
Learn how a two-year-old boy was identified as a spiritual leader and eventually became a Nobel Peace Prize winner livin
Ages 8–12
The Old Woman and the Rice Thief
Betsy Bang
An old woman uses her wits to outsmart a sneaky intruder in this traditional Bengali story of cleverness and protection.
Ages 4–8
Lost Words
Leila Boukarim
For children processing the weight of a family history or the pain of displacement, this poetic story offers a gentle pa
Ages 7–12
Myths and Legends of the Desert
John Malam
For the child who asks big questions about the sun, the sand, and the stars. Discover how desert cultures used stories t
Ages 7–11
Grandparent Dinosaur
Neneksaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who shares a special, playful bond with a grandparent and loves turning everyday moments into prehistoric
Ages 3–6
