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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Real Story of Stone Soup
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'grown-ups' through cleverness. Three brothers use wit and a little kitchen magi
Ages 4–8
Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Discover how one woman's simple act of planting a tree
Ages 4–9
The Second Escape of Arthur Cooper
Cynthia M. Stowe
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and what it looks like when a community stands together against syst
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
398 books
The Lost Horse: A Chinese Folktale
Ed Young
For the child struggling with unexpected setbacks or sudden wins, this Taoist parable shows how life's twists are rarely
Ages 5–10
Call Me Al
Wali Shah and Eric Walters
For the child finding their voice through art while balancing the expectations of family, faith, and fitting in at a new
Ages 9–12
Surprise Soup
Mary Ann Rodman
For the child adjusting to a new home and missing the familiar comforts of the country they left behind.
Ages 4–8
On the Wings of Eagles
Tami Lehman-Wilzig
Alaska Airlines pilots embark on a heroic 1948 mission to fly 50,000 Jewish people from danger in Yemen to safety in a n
Ages 6–10
My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
Claire Rudolf Murphy
One famous melody travels through time, evolving from a tribute to a king into a powerful anthem for the American Civil
Ages 6–10
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson
Deja lives in a city apartment with no chimney, leading her to wonder how Santa will get inside until her mom shares the
Ages 4–8
Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion
Brad Kessler
Boss Lion is hungry and the whole village is on the menu, but clever B'rer Rabbit is ready to prove that brains are much
Ages 4–8
Brotherhood of the Conch #2
The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this magical journey explores the weight of destiny and the courage fo
Ages 8–12
Children of the Quicksands
Efua Traoré
While visiting her grandmother in a Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi must brave a magical land of quicksands to
Ages 9–12
The Spider's Gift
Eric A. Kimmel
For the family feeling the weight of financial stress during the holidays, this gentle folk tale finds magic and abundan
Ages 4–8
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jen Bryant
Horace Pippin loved to draw until a war injury made it impossible to use his arm, leading him to find a brilliant and un
Ages 5–9
Hands Around the Library
Susan L. Roth, Karen Leggett Abouraya
For the child learning about the power of community and standing up for what they believe in during times of change.
Ages 5–10
Last Stand, The
Antwan Eady
For the child learning the value of hard work and the beauty of family traditions. A soulful look at the pride of commun
Ages 4–8
The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
For the child who needs to see that a chronic health diagnosis or humble beginnings cannot limit their biggest dreams.
Ages 8–12
Wise Child #3
Colman
Monica Furlong
For the young person navigating the transition into adulthood while carrying the weight of family legacy and the call to
Ages 12–17
Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863“1877
Tonya Bolden
Photographs and letters bring the post-Civil War era to life, following the nation's struggle to rebuild and the fight f
Ages 10–14
You Bring the Distant Near
Mitali Perkins
For the teenager navigating the complex pull between their family's immigrant roots and their own modern identity across
Ages 12–18
Hidden History #1
In the Shadow of Liberty
Kenneth C. Davis
For children ready to look past the myths of history, this book explores the complex reality of American leaders through
Ages 10–14
Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
Ray Anthony Shepard
Born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Ona Judge risks everything in a daring flight toward freedom
Ages 6–10
Don't Say Ain't
Irene Smalls
For the child navigating different social circles and learning that their unique voice and cultural heritage are things
Ages 5–9
Dalai Lama: A Biography of the Tibetan Spiritual and Political Leader, The
Demi
For the child curious about different paths to leadership, this stunning biography introduces the peaceful resilience an
Ages 8–12
