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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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My Chinatown: One Year in Poems
Kam Mak
Through vibrant paintings and gentle poems, a young immigrant navigates the difficult first year of adjusting to a new h
Ages 4–8
Native American Dwellings
The Wigwam and the Longhouse
Charlotte Yue, David Yue
Master builders of the northeast woodlands used the land to create sturdy homes and rich cultures. Look inside the daily
Ages 9–12
Of All Tribes: American Indians and Alcatraz
Joseph Bruchac
Seventy-eight protesters changed history when they occupied an abandoned prison island. Learn the true story of the Nati
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
373 books
Fairy Tale Feasts #2
Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts
Jane Yolen
For the family looking to connect with Jewish culture through the kitchen and the hearth. This literary cookbook pairs t
Ages 5–11
Tibet: Through the Red Box
Peter Sis
Vibrant Tibetan-style art illustrates a son's journey through his father's secret diary, kept while filming in a mysteri
Ages 10–18
Blue Sky for All
Rumni Saha
For the adventurous child who loves exploring local legends and uncovering secrets hidden in the snowy mountains.
Ages 9–14
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Tomie dePaola
Young Lucida fears her humble gift for the altar isn't enough until a Christmas miracle transforms weeds into brilliant
Ages 4–8
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Robbie Robertson
A Mohawk warrior travels across the nations to share a powerful message of unity and end the cycle of violence in the 14
Ages 6–10
Malaika #1
Malaika's Costume
Nadia L. Hohn
Malaika wants to march in the Carnival parade, and with her grandmother's help, she uses her imagination to turn scraps
Ages 4–8
The Real McCoy: The Life of an African American Inventor
Wendy Towle
Elijah McCoy changed the world of machinery with his automatic oil cup, proving why his inventions were the only ones tr
Ages 6–10
Zora! The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
Against all odds, a gifted writer overcomes immense obstacles to collect African American folk tales and share her uniqu
Ages 10–14
Kunwinjku Counting Book, A
Gabriel Maralngurra, Felicity Wright
Count from one to ten through stunning illustrations inspired by ancient West Australian rock art and the native animals
Ages 3–8
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #4
My Skeleton Family / Mi Familia Calaca
Cynthia Weill
For families wanting to explore heritage and kinship, this vibrant board book uses traditional folk art to name family m
Ages 0–4
Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian
Margarita Engle
For the child who observes the tiny wonders of the backyard and questions why things are the way they are.
Ages 5–9
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
Linda Lowery
After buying her freedom, Clara Brown treks to Colorado to find the daughter she lost to slavery and uses her success to
Ages 7–10
Grandma and the Rooster
Yumei Wang
During a vibrant Chinese New Year, a young girl races to save a rooster from the soup pot by proving he has a special, p
Ages 4–8
Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog
Elisa Carbone
James heads north toward freedom with his hunting dog Zeus, discovering that the animal he feared would give him away is
Ages 6–10
Journey for Peace: The Story of Rigoberta Menchu
Marlene Targ Brill
Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu risked everything to advocate for the Mayan people and promote nonviolence across Me
Ages 9–12
Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story
Adib Khorram
When Kian and his cat accidentally ruin the traditional Persian New Year table, he must race to find seven new items to
Ages 4–8
Bone Man: A Native American Modoc Tale, The
Laura Simms
Armed with courage, a young Modoc boy named Nulwee hunts a giant skeleton creature to save his village and restore the p
Ages 7–10
I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes
Karol Hernández
Hop aboard La Chiva! This bright, rhyming bus ride through the Andes takes you on a joyous trip to a bustling Colombian
Ages 4–8
Nabeel's New Pants: An Eid Tale
Fawzia Gilani-Williams
Nabeel finds the perfect Eid gifts for his whole family, but a hilarious mix-up with his own new pair of pants keeps him
Ages 4–8
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
Shana Keller
A brilliant Black mechanic arrives in the United States from South America and overcomes immense odds to invent a revolu
Ages 6–10
Wat Takes His Shot: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
Cheryl Kim
Wataru Misaka broke through barriers and defied expectations to become the very first non-white player in the history of
Ages 6–10
