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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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Triangle for Adaora: An African Book of Shapes, A
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
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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
A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver
Aliki
A curious scientist discovers hundreds of uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes, teaching farmers how to heal the soil and
Ages 5–9
My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
Angela Farris Watkins
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece shares his most famous words and his role in the civil rights movement through vibran
Ages 5–9
Thao
Thao Lam
Starting school in a new country is hard enough, but Thao faces the extra challenge of a name that no one seems able to
Ages 4–8
Squanto's Journey
Joseph Bruchac
Lyrical prose and rich illustrations tell the true story of Tisquantum, the courageous Native American who guided the fi
Ages 6–10
The Woman Who Outshone the Sun: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno
David Schecter, Harriet Rohmer, Rosalma Zubizarreta
Exiled from her village, a powerful woman takes the water with her in this bilingual retelling of a striking Zapotec leg
Ages 6–10
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton
Nina Crews
Memories of life on an Ohio farm bloom into extraordinary tales in this free-verse look at the inspiration behind a grea
Ages 4–8
Power of Her Pen, The: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Ethel Payne uses her sharp writing and fierce determination to break barriers, journeying from a Chicago childhood to th
Ages 4–8
Nana, Nenek & Nina
Liza Ferneyhough
For children growing up in biracial or multicultural families who want to celebrate the unique traditions and shared lov
Ages 4–8
Adia Kelbara #1
Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
Isi Hendrix
Twelve-year-old orphan Adia enters the Academy of Shamans with a massive task: she must master her powers to save the em
Ages 8–12
Mothers of Xsan #3
The Frog Mother
Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)
For the child who is curious about how nature and culture intertwine. This book honors the Columbia spotted frog while c
Ages 9–12
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #4
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Nancy Ohlin, Rebel Girls
Though small and teased for being weak, Junko is determined to reach the summit and eventually becomes the first woman t
Ages 6–9
