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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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High on a Hill: A Book of Chinese Riddles
Ed Young
A collection of traditional riddles translated from Chinese offers a playful challenge for curious minds.
Ages 6–10
Children Around the World #1
We Live in Brazil
François-Xavier Freland
Jaão, Flávia, and Marcos live in different cities across Brazil, sharing their unique daily routines and vibrant local c
Ages 7–10
When Panda Came to Our House
Helen Zane Jensen
A visiting panda brings the wonders of China right into an American girl's home. Share in a cross-cultural friendship fi
Ages 4–8
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My Mother's Tongues #1
My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages
Uma Menon
A daughter traces her mother's journey from India through the rhythm of two languages, Malayalam and English, weaving a
Ages 4–8
Whale in the Sky
Anne Siberell
Bold woodcut illustrations tell the legendary Pacific Northwest story of Thunderbird and the struggle to protect the sea
Ages 4–8
First Biographies
Crispus Attucks
Ellen Labrecque
A courageous man becomes the first to fall in the American colonies' struggle for freedom, marking a pivotal moment in t
Ages 7–10
The Twins #1
The Dutch Twins
Lucy Fitch Perkins
Kit and Kat spend their days skating on frozen canals and shopping at village markets. Experience the simple, charming t
Ages 7–10
The Adventures of Kate #2
The Ancient One
T. A. Barron
Thirteen-year-old Kate tumbles five centuries back in time to battle an evil creature and save an Oregon redwood forest
Ages 10–14
DK Real People
Slavery: Real People and Their Stories of Enslavement
R. G. Grant
For the student grappling with the difficult realities of history. This visual guide uses primary sources to humanize th
Ages 10–17
Horrible Harry #15
Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
Suzy Kline
While the rest of Room 3B celebrates Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas, Harry is acting like a total grump—and he might h
Ages 7–10
DK Adventures
Myths and Legends
Deborah Lock
Mischievous tricksters, brave heroes, and shapeshifters leap from the past in this global collection of stories about ho
Ages 8–12
Graphic History
Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion
Michael Burgan
For the student grappling with the complexities of justice and the history of slavery, this graphic account explores the
Ages 8–14
The Mighty Macy
Kwame Alexander
Macy learns that her own voice is a powerful tool as she finds the strength to speak up for her community in this humoro
Ages 6–10
Friendship Dolls #2
Dolls of Hope
Shirley Parenteau
Chiyo must protect a precious American Friendship Doll from a jealous classmate while helping craft a gift of peace betw
Ages 8–12
Wounded Knee
Neil Waldman
Follow the series of events and tensions that culminated in the tragic battle and massacre at Wounded Knee in this histo
Ages 9–13
American Girl Short Stories
The Story of America
Tori Kosara, Rona Skene
For the young explorer curious about the past, this guide uses relatable characters to navigate the big moments and dive
Ages 7–9
Bobby: a Story of Robert F. Kennedy
Deborah Wiles
For children beginning to ask big questions about justice, this lyrical biography explores how Robert Kennedy evolved in
Ages 8–12
The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale
Yumi Heo
Two disobedient green frogs always do the opposite of what they are told, leading to a rainy-day mystery in this bright
Ages 4–8
Bearstone #2
Beardance
Will Hobbs
High in the mountains, a Ute Indian boy named Cloyd embarks on a spirit mission to help two orphaned grizzly cubs surviv
Ages 10–14
My Washington, DC
Kathy Jakobsen
For children curious about the nation's capital, this lushly illustrated tour captures the grandeur and excitement of Wa
Ages 4–9
Big Words #2
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Doreen Rappaport
Abraham Lincoln rises from the backwoods of the Midwest to the presidency, driven by a love of learning and a deep convi
Ages 6–10
Alyssa Bermudez Memoirs #1
Big Apple Diaries
Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa doodles her way through the ups and downs of middle school and family life in New York City just as the world cha
Ages 8–13
Ishi, Last of His Tribe
Theodora Kroeber
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of being the last one left or the courage needed to enter a completely
Ages 10–14
The Boy Who Drew Cats: A Japanese Folktale
Arthur A. Levine
A Japanese legend comes to life through a young boy whose obsession with drawing cats leads him away from his chores and
Ages 5–10
