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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
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3283 books
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The Flying Canoe
Roch Carrier
For the child enchanted by magic and legends, this classic tale explores the lengths we go to for home and the consequen
Ages 6–10
Together: An Inspiring Response to the "Separate-but-Equal" Supreme Court Decision that Divided America
Amy Nathan
Descendants of the opposing sides in the Plessy v. Ferguson case unite to share the history and lasting impact of racial
Ages 10–15
If You Lived...
If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving
Chris Newell
Historical myths are stripped away to reveal the true stories and daily lives of the Wampanoag people and the Plymouth p
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
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Stand As Tall As the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau
Members of an Ecuadorean Kichwa community stand together in a high-stakes legal battle to protect their Amazonian home f
Ages 4–8
The Day The Stones Walked
T.A. Barron
For the child curious about ancient mysteries and how legends connect us to the earth, this story explores the spiritual
Ages 5–9
Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics
Margarita Engle
For the child who needs to see that history is made by people who persevere. This collection of biographical poems celeb
Ages 8–12
Amazing Affirmations
Black is Beautiful
Kiara Wilson
For children building their sense of self, this vibrant rhyming book celebrates Black identity and encourages kids to lo
Ages 3–8
One, Two, Three, Go!
Huy Voun Lee
Chinese characters come to life through woodcut-style illustrations that reveal the meanings, pronunciations, and visual
Ages 4–8
Let's Ride the School Bus! (Public Transportation, 3)
Winston Garrett
Follow the major milestones and pivotal moments that have shaped African-American history throughout the years.
Ages 6–10
1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving
Catherine O'Neill Grace, Margaret M. Bruchac
For parents seeking to look beyond the myths of the first Thanksgiving, this photo-essay explores the 1621 harvest from
Ages 8–12
Poetry for Young People
Langston Hughes
David Roessel, Arnold Rampersad
For the child exploring their identity and the world around them. This vibrant collection introduces young readers to th
Ages 8–14
A Triangle for Adaora: An African Book of Shapes
Ifeoma Onyefulu
Two cousins search their African village for a triangle, finding crescent plantains and circular drums in this photograp
Ages 3–7
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan
Joan DiCicco
Learn how the son of freed slaves used his passion for fixing things to invent a life-saving safety hood for firefighter
Ages 6–9
Growing Up Native American
Patricia Riley
Spanning two centuries of history, these memoirs and stories offer a profound look at the diverse lives and resilience o
Ages 12–18
Sam and the Lucky Money
Karen Chinn
Young Sam carries his lucky money through the sights and sounds of Chinese New Year while trying to make the perfect cho
Ages 4–8
Nihancan's Feast of Beaver: Animal Tales of the North American Indians
Edward Lavitt, Robert E. McDowell
Trickster animals and ancient legends from 36 Native American tribes come together to explain how life, light, and the w
Ages 8–14
The Stonehart Siblings #2
The Railway Flower
Lisa Tasca Oatway
The Stonehart siblings must use every ounce of their wit to rescue an injured girl while traversing the dangerous wilder
Ages 8–12
Hijo del sol: Una leyenda cubana (Child of the Sun: A Cuban Legend)
Sandra Arnold
Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this vibrant Cuban legend that explains why the world occasionally goes
Ages 5–9
Martina Has Too Many Tías
Emma Otheguy
Martina loves her big, boisterous family, but sometimes she needs to use her imagination to find a quiet space of her ow
Ages 4–8
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Connie Schofield-Morrison
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly uses her incredible skill as a seamstress to buy her freedom and eventually craft gowns for Mary
Ages 5–9
If You Lived...
If You Lived with the Cherokee
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Cherokee lifeways come to life through details on language, medicine, and traditional games, all illustrated by a talent
Ages 7–10
Mothers of Xsan #1
The Sockeye Mother
Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson)
The life cycle of the sockeye salmon unfolds through Gitxsan imagery and rich cultural traditions of Northwestern Britis
Ages 9–12
Legend of the Chinese Dragon
Marie Sellier
Vibrant woodblock prints illustrate the ancient legend of the dragon, a creature representing the power of peace and joy
Ages 4–8
Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
Diana López
Selena Quintanilla overcomes barriers and learns a new language to connect with her roots, eventually becoming a legenda
Ages 4–8
