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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
8–11 yrs
1570 books
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(2267)
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(245)
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(111)
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(96)
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(52)
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(41)
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(6)
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0–2
3–5
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9–12
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A Taste of Freedom: Gandhi and the Great Salt March
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the child questioning why rules are sometimes unfair. Discover how a quiet walk for salt became a powerful, peaceful
Ages 6–10
Step Up To the Plate, Maria Singh
Uma Krishnaswami
Maria Singh works to find her voice and a sense of belonging in a multicultural world while balancing her love for the g
Ages 8–12
Gobble You Up!
Gita Wolf
For the child who loves rhythmic tales and needs a playful way to talk about the consequences of greed and how to handle
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
373 books
A Weave of Words
Robert D. San Souci
An unmotivated prince learns to read and weave to win a woman's heart, only to find those exact skills are his best defe
Ages 5–10
The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Tonya Bolden
For the child who needs to see that true strength is found in standing up for your beliefs, even when the world tells yo
Ages 6–10
The Magical Reality of Nadia #1
The Magical Reality of Nadia
Bassem Youssef, Catherine R. Daly
Two sisters move to the Japanese countryside and encounter a world of friendly wood spirits in this enchanting story of
Ages 8–12
Samurai Rising
Pamela S. Turner
Witness the grit of the Genpei War and the rise of the Kamakura shogunate in this gripping history of the clans that sha
Ages 12–18
Etched in Clay
Andrea Cheng
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the power of creative expression. A poetic look at finding your v
Ages 10–15
Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura, The
Waka T. Brown
For the child who struggles with the impulse to take the easy way out and needs to see that even big mistakes can be fix
Ages 8–12
Tales of Famous Americans
Connie Roop, Peter Roop
For the curious child eager to discover the heroes who shaped our world, from George Washington to Harriet Tubman.
Ages 6–9
Song of the Six Realms
Judy I. Lin
An orphaned musician named Xue is bought by a wealthy nobleman, pulling her into a mysterious world where her art has un
Ages 14–18
Yoon #1
My Name Is Yoon
Helen Recorvits
Yoon feels like a stranger in her new school, so she experiments with new names to help her bridge the gap between her o
Ages 4–8
Like a Dandelion
Huy Voun Lee
For children facing big life changes or moving to a new home. This lyrical story uses the resilient dandelion to show ho
Ages 4–8
Remember: The Journey to School Integration
Toni Morrison
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this book uses real photos to honor the courage of th
Ages 8–12
The Little House of Hope
Terry Catasús Jennings
For the child who feels the sting of being different or the squeeze of a crowded home. This story honors the resilience
Ages 4–8
Kathleen O'Byrne, Irish Dancer
Declan Carville
When Kathleen misses out on a big dance competition, she gathers her neighborhood friends to stage her own spirited perf
Ages 4–8
Daughters of Jubilation
Kara Lee Corthron
Evvie wields an ancient, inherited magic passed down through generations of Black women to protect herself and confront
Ages 14–18
Just a Lucky So and So
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who needs to see how optimism and hard work can turn a difficult start into a joyful life of creative expr
Ages 4–8
On My Own History
The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
Cathy Moore
For the child learning about the bravery it takes to stand up against unfairness and the cleverness required to seek a b
Ages 7–10
Please, Papa
Kate Banks
For the child who loves spooky legends but needs a comforting bedtime routine. This Filipino folklore retelling explores
Ages 4–8
The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China
Demi
Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this vibrant retelling uses traditional symbols to show why honesty is more i
Ages 5–10
I Am Loved
Nikki Giovanni
For the child who needs to feel the warm embrace of family and community, this rhythmic collection celebrates the many w
Ages 4–8
I See I Learn
Write On, Carlos!
Stuart J. Murphy
For the child who is hesitant to start writing or wants to share their thoughts in more than one language.
Ages 3–6
The Ghosts of Rose Hill
R. M. Romero
For the teen feeling the weight of parental expectations and the pull of a creative calling, this haunting story explore
Ages 12–18
