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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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(111)
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(52)
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(41)
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(6)
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9–12
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Who Was?
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?
Lakita Wilson
Follow the journey of an NFL quarterback who walked away from the field to become a global voice for justice and civil r
Ages 8–12
Beyond Possible
Beyond Possible (Young Readers Edition)
Nimsdai Purja
Climb into the Death Zone with Nimsdai Purja as he attempts to scale fourteen of the world's highest peaks in just seven
Ages 8–14
American Diaries #5
Celou Sudden Shout
Kathleen Duey
Twelve-year-old Celou sets out across the 1827 Idaho wilderness to save her mother and brothers from their captors.
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
373 books
Sophie & Stephie: The Travel Sisters #1
Hello, Kenya!
Ekaterina Otiko
The magnificent wildlife and sweeping landscapes of Kenya await young explorers in this vibrant introduction to a captiv
Ages 4–8
Worthy: The Brave and Capable Life of Joseph Pierce
Andrea Wang
From a young boy on a merchant ship to a Union Army soldier, Joseph Pierce defies prejudice to become a hero in this tru
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Sings to Bees
Chiquis, Lissette Norman
Watching a determined bee in her grandmother's garden helps Janney find the courage to sing again after the loss of her
Ages 4–8
Blue Stars #1
The Vice Principal Problem
Kekla Magoon, Cynthia Leitich Smith
A tech wizard and a people person join forces as superheroes to protect their school culture from being corrupted by gre
Ages 8–12
The History News
The Aztec News
Philip Steele
Read all about Aztec daily life, fashion, and philosophy through a collection of news reports, cartoons, and eye-catchin
Ages 8–12
Gadget Girl #2
Indigo Girl
Suzanne Kamata
Aiko Cassidy leaves Michigan for the indigo fields of rural Japan to reconnect with her biological father in this moving
Ages 12–18
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
Mildred Pitts Walter
For the child who feels frustrated by chores or thinks certain tasks aren't for them, this story shows how everyday skil
Ages 8–11
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
Christian Allaire
Stunning photography reveals how marginalized communities use hair, makeup, and clothing to honor their heritage and cha
Ages 12–18
Yasmin #13
100th Day of School with Yasmin
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin finds a creative way to celebrate a major school milestone by designing her own unique outfit.
Ages 5–8
The Storyteller of Damascus
Rafik Schami
An old storyteller wanders with a chest full of wonders, sharing vibrant drawings and adventure tales that shift and gro
Ages 5–9
A Thousand Questions
Saadia Faruqi
While teaching English to her grandparents' servant, Mimi explores the streets of Karachi to find her missing father and
Ages 8–12
The Warriors
Joseph Bruchac
After leaving his Iroquois reservation for a new community, Jake uses his incredible lacrosse skills to find his place a
Ages 9–12
Racing the Sun
Paul Pitts
A twelve-year-old boy begins to see his identity in a new light when his grandfather teaches him the traditions and prid
Ages 9–12
True Friends
John Kilaka
For the child learning what it means to be a dependable friend. This Tanzanian fable explores how loyalty and helping on
Ages 4–8
Born Confused #2
Bombay Blues
Tanuja Desai Hidier
For the teenager navigating the pull between two worlds, this lyrical journey through Mumbai explores how travel and art
Ages 14–18
The Magical Monkey King
Ji-Li Jiang
Retellings of Chinese folklore bring a spirited hero to life as he wields supernatural weapons and finds his place in a
Ages 7–11
Trickster Tales #6
Pig-Boy
Gerald McDermott
A wily, shapeshifting trickster from Hawaiian legend must use his wits to escape the trouble his endless appetite keeps
Ages 4–8
Passover Guest, The
Susan Kusel
A young girl in the Depression era meets a mysterious magician who promises a wondrous Seder for a family that thought t
Ages 4–8
Drummer Boy of John John
Mark Greenwood
Winston creates rhythmic tunes by tapping on metal containers of every shape, turning discarded objects into the vibrant
Ages 4–8
Little Man, Little Man
James Baldwin
Four-year-old TJ and his friends wander through the vibrant, sun-drenched streets of 1970s Harlem on a lively summer aft
Ages 8–12
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero
Powerful black and white images tell the story of a Mexicana photography icon who captured the soul of different culture
Ages 12–18
