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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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Issues in Focus Today
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
Coral Celeste Frazer
For the young reader questioning why things are the way they are, this history of the suffrage movement shows how persis
Ages 10–18
From Another World
Ana Maria Machado
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this haunting yet hopeful tale uses a ghostly visitor
Ages 8–12
Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Brandy Colbert
Witness the history of Greenwood, the wealthy Black Wall Street, and the devastating two-day attack that became a turnin
Ages 14–18
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Stone River Crossing
Tim Tingle
For the child grappling with the meaning of courage and the power of unlikely alliances in the face of systemic injustic
Ages 8–12
The Last Super Chef
Chris Negron
For the child who loves the heat of the kitchen and yearns to uncover the truth about their family history while chasing
Ages 8–12
Chitrakoot Books
The Fascinating Fibonaccis
Shonali Chinniah
A simple sequence of numbers discovered centuries ago appears everywhere in our world, from the curves of seashells to t
Ages 7–12
Where is Lily, My Little Cat? Gdzie jest Lily, mój maly kot?
Unknown
For families looking to explore Polish and English together through a cozy, colorful search-and-find story featuring a l
Ages 2–7
Sunrise Summer
Matthew Swanson
For the child curious about different ways of life and the grit required to follow a family tradition in the great outdo
Ages 4–8
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Ellen Oh
For children navigating the complexities of identity and wanting to see their own diverse experiences reflected in stori
Ages 8–12
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
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
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