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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
4–7 yrs
3283 books
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1570 books
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A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration
Cynthia Harmony
For the child navigating the bittersweet emotions of a loved one's seasonal departure and the hopeful wait for their ret
Ages 4–8
Same, Same but Different
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Two boys living on opposite sides of the world share letters and drawings that prove their lives are filled with the sam
Ages 4–8
Babu's Song
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
For the child learning about the beauty of sacrifice and the deep love between a grandson and his grandfather in a Tanza
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
373 books
John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire
Josephine Nobisso
African American porter John Blair risks everything to lead passengers to safety as a terrifying firestorm sweeps throug
Ages 7–11
Place Where Sunflowers Grow, A
Amy Lee-Tai
For children processing big life changes or unfair situations, this story shows how art and nature can help us find hope
Ages 6–10
Saving Savannah
Tonya Bolden
For the teenager questioning their place in the world and wanting to bridge the gap between their own privilege and the
Ages 13–18
Circles of Hope
Karen Lynn Williams
Ifemelu leaves Nigeria for a new life at an American university, facing a complex world of race and social class she nev
Ages 4–8
Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote
Alice Faye Duncan
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this powerful history reveals how families stood together when
Ages 9–12
A Sky Full of Song #2
A Sky Full of Song
Susan Lynn Meyer
For the child who feels like an outsider or is facing a big family move. This story explores finding your voice and stay
Ages 8–12
Bo at Ballard Creek #1
Bo at Ballard Creek
Kirkpatrick Hill
Young Bo finds an unexpected home in an Alaskan gold-mining town when she is adopted and raised by two big-hearted miner
Ages 8–12
Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
Michael Long
For the child who wants to know how big changes happen through teamwork and planning. This inspiring biography shows how
Ages 7–11
Holly-Mei #1
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
Christina Matula
Moving from Canada to Hong Kong is a major shift for twelve-year-old Holly-Mei as she tries to find her place within a n
Ages 8–12
Dear America #33
With the Might of Angels
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child facing a major transition or unfairness, this diary follows a young girl's brave journey as the first Blac
Ages 8–12
Satchmo's Blues
Alan Schroeder
Young Louis Armstrong dreams of making music while growing up in New Orleans, working hard to finally buy the pawn shop
Ages 5–9
Give Us the Vote: Over 200 Years of Fighting for the Ballot
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young citizen curious about why voting matters. This history of the ballot reveals the long, brave fight for eve
Ages 10–14
The Price of Freedom: How One Man Stood Up Against Slavery
Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history and the incredible grit required to reclaim one's own
Ages 8–12
Traditional Black Music
Songs and Stories of the Civil War
Jerry Silverman
History comes alive through twelve songs of the Civil War, including melodies from the front lines, political campaigns,
Ages 10–15
We Are All That's Left
Carrie Arcos
For teens grappling with the silence of family secrets and the weight of a history they didn't live, but still feel ever
Ages 14–18
The Warlord's Series #1
The Warlord's Puzzle
Virginia Walton Pilegard
When a beautiful blue tile shatters into seven pieces, an ancient Chinese warlord holds a grand contest to see who can p
Ages 5–10
Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey
Joy Cowley
Miguel grows incredibly fond of the turkey he’s supposed to be fattening for dinner, leading his community to step in an
Ages 4–8
Rent Party Jazz
William Miller
Rent Party Jazz
Ages 6–10
The Night Rainbow
Barbara Juster Esbensen
Lyrical free verse and ancient legends reveal why the Northern Lights dance across the sky, accompanied by fascinating f
Ages 5–10
Sweetgrass Basket
Marlene Carvell
Two Mohawk sisters rely on their bond to survive the harsh conditions and cruelty of a Pennsylvania Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
The Three Little Javelinas
Susan Lowell
A desert-dwelling Coyote huffs and puffs at houses made of tumbleweed and cactus spines in this Southwestern reimagining
Ages 4–8
