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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
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Indivisible
Gail Bush, Randy Meyer
For the teenager grappling with what it means to be American, this anthology uses powerful voices to explore the interse
Ages 12–18
Meet Yasmin
Saadia Faruqi
Energetic second-grader Yasmin tackles creative challenges and finds clever solutions in these four charming stories abo
Ages 5–8
Monsoon Summer
Mitali Perkins
Jazz Gardner swaps her California life for a sweltering summer in India, working at the orphanage that was once her moth
Ages 12–17
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Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
Archival photos and vivid storytelling bring to life the journey of Frederick Douglass, from escaping slavery to becomin
Ages 10–14
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His
Ages 5–9
The Winter People
Joseph Bruchac
After a British attack on his Abenaki village in 1759, Saxso must rely on his courage and skills to track down and rescu
Ages 10–14
Little White Duck
Na Liu, Andrés Vera Martínez
Vivid illustrations bring a childhood in a changing China to life, blending family traditions with the sweeping movement
Ages 8–12
¡Vamos! #1
¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market
Raúl the Third
Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé pile their wagon high with goods for a bustling trip through the vibrant stalls of the l
Ages 4–8
Where the Buffaloes Begin
Olaf Baker
Inspired by an elder's legend, Little Wolf travels to a sacred lake in hopes of witnessing the mystical place where the
Ages 6–10
Truce of the Wolf and Other Tales of Old Italy
Anne Littlefield Coleman
Journey through the misty hills of old Italy in these legends of saints, clever animals, and the power of making peace w
Ages 8–12
Gandhi, Fighter Without a Sword
Jeanette Eaton
For the child curious about how one person can change the world without violence, this biography explores the human side
Ages 10–14
My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Becky Reyher
For the child who needs reassurance that they are loved exactly as they are, this folk-inspired tale shows how the eyes
Ages 4–8
Be My Neighbor
John D. Ivanko, Maya Ajmera
Global photographs show how neighbors everywhere live, learn, and play together, echoing the inclusive spirit of Mister
Ages 4–8
Sleeping Bear Press Number Books
Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth
Kate Douglas Wiggin, Nora Archibald Smith
Count your way across the Golden State, from a single garibaldi fish to one hundred monarch butterflies, paired with rhy
Ages 4–10
This Same Sky: A Collection of Poems from Around the World
Naomi Shihab Nye (editor)
Voices from sixty-two countries join together in this global collection of translated poems celebrating the beauty of na
Ages 10–18
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art
Colores de la Vida
Cynthia Weill
For parents wanting to introduce first concepts through a global lens, this book uses stunning Oaxacan folk art to teach
Ages 0–4
Pahua Moua #1
Pahua and the Soul Stealer
Lori M. Lee
Pahua has only three days to journey through the spirit world and reclaim her brother’s soul in this adventure steeped i
Ages 8–12
Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!
Andrea J. Loney
Eighty years of Harlem history come to life through the lens of a photographer who captured the beauty and dignity of hi
Ages 5–10
Maples in the Mist: Children's Poems from the Tang Dynasty
Minfong Ho
Ancient Chinese culture comes alive through the verses of fourteen Tang dynasty poets, pairing timeless words with beaut
Ages 5–10
The Royal Diaries #19
Lady of Palenque: Flower of Bacal
Anna Kirwan
A Mayan princess named Green Jay journals her long journey through the Kingdom of Bacal to meet the powerful King Fire K
Ages 8–13
Puertas al Sol
Antón Pirulero
Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy
For families looking to connect with Hispanic heritage through song and play, this collection brings traditional rhymes
Ages 3–8
Baby Professor
Democracy's Birth in Ancient Rome
Baby Professor
For the curious child asking how the world works, this book makes complex ideas about fairness and government easy to un
Ages 6–10
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
Alexis Bunten
A young girl watches with pride as Secretary Deb Haaland makes history, celebrating the beauty of urban Indigenous commu
Ages 4–8
Sona and the Wedding Game
Kashmira Sheth
For a child experiencing the bustling energy and colorful traditions of a large family gathering or preparing for their
Ages 4–8
