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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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Orani
Claire A. Nivola
Detailed watercolors capture the vibrant spirit of a Sardinian mountain town, reflecting the author's own childhood memo
Ages 5–10
Voice of Hope, A: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story
Nadia Salomon
A shy, musical girl finds the courage to fight against hatred and becomes a powerful civil rights leader in this lyrical
Ages 4–8
Aria the World Traveler
Aria the World Traveler
Anna Kim
Aria and her dog Daisy travel to England, where they use their quick wits to help the police catch a jewelry thief befor
Ages 5–9
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Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
Sue Stauffacher
From a high-spirited childhood in Harlem to the grass courts of Wimbledon, Althea Gibson defies the odds to become a his
Ages 5–9
Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts
The sights and rhythms of Harlem come alive through the eyes of young Jacob Lawrence, showing how his neighborhood inspi
Ages 4–8
Kumak's House: A Tale of the Far North
Michael Bania
When an Inuit family feels their cozy home is too small, they follow some unusual advice: invite a whole host of Arctic
Ages 4–8
The Shadow Sleuths
Valerie Leones
Jungle paths and ancient Mayan cities hold the keys to a high-stakes mystery that requires decoding symbols and thinking
Ages 8–12
The Story of Mah: A Hmong "Romeo and Juliet" Folktale
Rosalie Giacchino-Baker
For children processing the concept of tragic love or exploring Hmong heritage, this bilingual folktale offers a poignan
Ages 8–14
Me and Uncle Romie: A Story Inspired by the Life and Art of Romare Bearden
Claire Hartfield
A summer trip to Harlem introduces a young boy to the vibrant world of his uncle, Romare Bearden, and the beautiful coll
Ages 5–9
We Are All Under One Wide Sky
Deborah Wiles
Everyday childhood moments and historical mysteries come together in this heartfelt look at home, family, and the bonds
Ages 2–5
The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom
Bettye Stroud
For children starting to ask about unfairness in history, this story offers a way to discuss courage and the unbreakable
Ages 5–9
The Reckoning
Wade Hudson
For the child curious about the hidden truths of American history and how families navigate the weight of the past.
Ages 8–12
Ready-to-Read: Holidays
Company's Coming
Joan Holub
Family preparations come to life as children learn about the Seder plate, Matzah, and the meaningful rituals that define
Ages 4–6
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida
A young girl uses the traditional Japanese art of sashiko stitching to mend her clothes and quiet her mind after a diffi
Ages 4–8
Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro
Monica Brown
For the child who needs to see how big dreams can grow from small beginnings. This inspiring biography shows how family
Ages 4–8
Wings of Freedom - A Tribute to the Berlin Airlift
Bibi LeBlanc
Witness the daring pilots and courageous citizens who united during the Berlin Airlift to deliver hope and supplies agai
Ages 7–12
Daughters of the Lamp
Nedda Lewers
An Egyptian American girl discovers her bicultural identity is the key to a magical mission stretching back to a 10th-ce
Ages 8–12
Moses: The Long Road to Freedom
Ann Keay Beneduce
Watercolor art reminiscent of ancient manuscripts illustrates the epic biblical journey of Moses as he leads his people
Ages 5–9
Tangleroot
Kalela Williams
Eighteen-year-old Noni Reid travels to rural Virginia and unearths the tangled, hidden truths of her enslaved and enslav
Ages 14–18
Romare Bearden: Collage of Memories
Jan Greenberg
The sounds of jazz and the streets of Harlem come alive through Romare Bearden's vibrant collages, tracing his journey f
Ages 8–12
Pathfinders
Tonya Bolden
Spies, architects, and mathematicians take center stage in these true stories of Black men and women who carved extraord
Ages 10–14
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu
Dandan carries her favorite Lunar New Year traditions from China to America, wondering if her oldest friendship can surv
Ages 4–8
Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book
Tonya Bolden
Travel in 1930s America was dangerous for Black families until a postman named Victor Hugo Green created a vital guide t
Ages 4–9
Seven Magic Brothers
Kuang-Ts'ai Hao
Seven clever brothers use their unique magical talents to outsmart a vengeful emperor in this traditional folktale told
Ages 5–10
