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Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,611 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
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3417 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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Bullying of Sikh American Children: Through the Eyes of a Sikh American High School Student
Unknown
For the student facing discrimination or the educator seeking to understand the Sikh American experience through a brave
Ages 12–18
Bridge Across the Sky
Freeman Ng
A Chinese boy endures the grueling wait and interrogation at Angel Island in 1924, holding onto hope for a new life thro
Ages 12–18
Bilal Cooks Daal
Aisha Saeed
Six-year-old Bilal loves daal more than any other food, and today he’s showing his friends exactly how he and his dad sl
Ages 4–8
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Everlasting Tales #1
Chang'e on the Moon
Katrina Moore
This lyrical rendition of a classic legend follows the moon goddess Chang'e as she protects her people through an act of
Ages 4–8
First Laugh: Welcome, Baby!
Rose Ann Tahe
The whole family is waiting with anticipation to hear the very first giggle of a new baby during a traditional Navajo Fi
Ages 2–5
We Are Grateful/Otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell
For families looking to cultivate a daily practice of gratitude while exploring the vibrant traditions and resilient his
Ages 3–8
Paiute Princess
Deborah Kogan Ray
Sarah Winnemucca used her voice to bridge the gap between the Paiute tribe and white settlers in this vibrant account of
Ages 7–11
The Butter Man
Elizabeth Alalou, Ali Alalou
As a young girl waits for her dinner, her father shares a powerful story about his own childhood in Morocco during a tim
Ages 4–8
Carlos Santana: Sound of the Heart, Song of the World
Gary Golio
Multimedia illustrations pulse with the rhythm of Carlos Santana's childhood. Experience the early years of the musician
Ages 4–8
Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei
Julie Leung
I. M. Pei uses geometric shapes and natural light to turn his bold visions into some of the most famous structures in th
Ages 4–8
Night Has Ears
Ashley Bryan
Vibrant illustrations illuminate twenty-six wise and witty proverbs gathered from various African tribes, offering a col
Ages 4–8
Co Tich Nhi Dong (Legend Stories Book for Children)
Tran Van Dien
Six traditional folktales illustrate the enduring power of friendship, the rewards of hard work, and the deep bonds of f
Ages 5–10
A Surprise for Teresita/Una Sorpresa para Teresita
Virginia Sánchez-Korrol
Teresita waits with buzzing anticipation for her birthday surprise to arrive with Uncle Ramón in this story featuring ri
Ages 4–8
At the Same Time
Tom Tirabosco
For the child curious about their place in the wide world, this book explores the interconnectedness of people and natur
Ages 4–9
Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters
Suzanne Slade
Watch a high school basketball team overcome racism to become world-famous icons through incredible athleticism, theatri
Ages 4–8
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Families from many nations gather at a Michigan powwow to celebrate their shared heritage and honor their ancestors thro
Ages 8–12
Up, Up, Up! It's Apple-Picking Time
Jody Fickes Shapiro
For the family looking to celebrate the simple magic of the changing seasons and the warmth of intergenerational traditi
Ages 3–7
Attucks!: Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team That Awakened a City
Phillip Hoose
An all-black high school basketball team shatters records and racial barriers in 1950s Indianapolis, proving that a winn
Ages 12–18
One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University
M.O. Yuksel
In 9th-century Morocco, a determined woman named Fatima al-Fihri uses her inheritance to establish what became the world
Ages 4–8
Juneteenth for Mazie
Floyd Cooper
Mazie’s father helps her overcome her frustrations by sharing the powerful story of their ancestors and the history of J
Ages 6–9
The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington's Slave Finds Freedom
Emily Arnold McCully
Risking everything to avoid being given away, Oney Judge flees the Washington household to seek a new life of freedom in
Ages 5–10
Jabuti, the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
Gerald McDermott
After a vengeful vulture shatters his shell, a flute-playing tortoise relies on his animal neighbors to help mend him in
Ages 4–8
Garland of Henna, A
Varsha Bajaj
Nikita dreams of creating beautiful henna designs like her mother, but she must find the patience to keep practicing whe
Ages 4–8
Honey Jar, The: An Armenian's Escape to Freedom
Joan Schoettler
Eight-year-old Bedros fights to keep his sisters safe during a harrowing escape from Armenia in this moving true story o
Ages 9–12
