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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(2267)
Picture Books
(245)
Young Adult
(111)
Poetry
(96)
Graphic Novels
(72)
Middle Grade
(52)
Early Readers
(41)
Board Books
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Story Of...
The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda
Frank Berrios
For the young artist or dreamer who feels caught between two worlds, this biography shows how one boy's heritage and pas
Ages 6–9
Rabbit Ears: Mythic Heroes
Anansi
Brian Gleeson
The tiny but clever spider Anansi uses his sharp wit and mischievous tricks to navigate the traditions and social order
Ages 5–10
Our Neighborhood #5
Diwali: Love and Light
Darshika Varma
For parents wanting to share the sparkle and joy of Diwali with their littlest ones through simple traditions like diyas
Ages 0–3
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12–18 yrs
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The Ugly Vegetables
Grace Lin
Wrinkled leaves and prickly stems look messy next to the neighbors' flowers, but these Chinese vegetables make the most
Ages 4–8
Our Neighborhood #2
Friday Fun
Marzieh Abbas
For the child curious about why certain days feel special and sacred, this story explores the rhythms, rituals, and comm
Ages 4–8
Our Neighborhood #6
Holi: Colors of Love
Darshika Varma
For the family wanting to introduce their little one to the joy of Hindu traditions, this bright board book explores the
Ages 0–3
Me and the Family Tree
Carole Boston Weatherford
Celebrate the beautiful puzzle of family heritage. This story helps children discover how they are a unique blend of the
Ages 3–7
Under the Sunday Tree
Eloise Greenfield
For children curious about different ways of life, these lyrical poems and vibrant paintings celebrate the warmth, commu
Ages 4–8
Dim Sum, Here We Come!
Maple Lam
Savor the small dishes that "touch the heart" as a family gathers for the delicious Cantonese tradition of morning tea a
Ages 4–8
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
Monica Brown
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo expressed her identity and her chronic pain through bold, fantastical portraits often inspir
Ages 4–8
Black: The Many Wonders of My World
Nancy Johnson James
Celebrate the beauty and strength of the color black through poetic reflections on nature, identity, and the wonder foun
Ages 3–8
Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rooted in home and family, these lyrical poems and golden earth-toned paintings celebrate the beauty of the African Amer
Ages 4–10
Little Black Lives Matter
Khodi Dill
Empower your little one with a celebration of Black excellence and history through this rhythmic board book of heroes an
Ages 0–5
Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People
James Haskins
Explore how African American dance evolved from African roots and the resilience of enslaved people to global stages in
Ages 12–18
Apple Pie Fourth of July
Janet S. Wong
A young girl wonders why her family's Chinese restaurant is open on the Fourth of July until she finds her own way to ce
Ages 4–8
Bonita and the Christmas Star
Emma Gonzalez
For the family celebrating their heritage during the holidays, this story follows Bonita as she prepares for a special p
Ages 4–8
Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids
Ahoy Publications
The rich heritage and wisdom of Native American figures come to light through stories of courage and lasting contributio
Ages 8–12
I Love my Future HBCU
Nathalie Nelson Parker
Rhythmic rhymes and vibrant scenes celebrate the deep history, joyful traditions, and academic pride found at Historical
Ages 3–8
I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry
Catherine Clinton
Explore the power and beauty of the Black experience through three centuries of verse, perfect for kids discovering how
Ages 8–12
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise
For the child who loves to create or feels their own traditions aren't reflected in the world around them.
Ages 4–9
The Dancing Kettle
Yoshiko Uchida
Fourteen classic Japanese folktales come to life, offering a window into a rich heritage of storytelling, wonder, and cu
Ages 8–12
Simple Shlokas and Mantras for Children
Earth Ras Publications
For the child curious about their family's spiritual roots or parents seeking a gentle way to introduce daily mindfulnes
Ages 3–10
Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
Monica Brown
Trace the rhythmic life of Tito Puente as he grows from a boy making music in Spanish Harlem to a world-renowned percuss
Ages 4–8
The Buffalo Soldier
Sherry Garland
A young man journeys from emancipation to the all-Black cavalry, carving out a legacy of pride and land for the generati
Ages 7–11
