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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Girl Who Heard the Music: How One Pianist and 85,000 Bottles and Cans Brought New Hope to an Island
Marni Fogelson, with Mahani Teave
Mahani Teave returned to her home on Rapa Nui to transform thousands of discarded bottles and cans into a vibrant music
Ages 5–9
Toad Is the Uncle of Heaven
Jeanne M. Lee
A determined toad journeys to speak with the King of Heaven in this Vietnamese folktale that explains the origin of thun
Ages 4–8
Lady Liberty Enlightens the World
Baby Professor
For the curious child wanting to know more about the big green statue in New York harbor and what she stands for.
Ages 4–7
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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel
Caryn Yacowitz
Giggle along as a hungry grandmother swallows everything from latkes and brisket to a whole menorah in this silly Chanuk
Ages 3–8
Marvel: Black Panther
Black Panther
Sofia Cortez
For the young fan curious about the origins of Wakanda, this biography explores the cultural impact and history of one o
Ages 7–10
The Ramadan Journey
Fatima Noor
For the child curious about their family's religious traditions or a classmate's customs, this gentle story introduces t
Ages 4–8
Our Island
Alison Lester
For the child who thrives in the fresh air, this lyrical celebration of island life and indigenous culture fosters a dee
Ages 2–7
Mother Earth #4
Fuego, Fueguito / Fire, Little Fire
Jorge Tetl Argueta
Feel the warmth of the flickering flames through poetic verses written in Spanish, English, and Nahuatl, paired with viv
Ages 4–8
The Parthians and Sassanids
Baby Professor
Perched high above the Euphrates, the ancient city of Dura-Europos reveals a rich history of Greek, Parthian, and Roman
Ages 8–12
Our Roof Is Blue
Sara E. Echenique
For children processing the shock of a life-changing event or struggling to find their voice after a scary experience.
Ages 4–8
Nimoshom and His Bus
Penny M. Thomas
Every ride on Nimoshom’s school bus is a chance to learn something new as he shares Cree words and stories with the chil
Ages 4–8
Lotería
Karla Arenas Valenti
Life and Death play a high-stakes game of Lotería that pulls eleven-year-old Clara into a dangerous mission to save her
Ages 8–12
Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, Judison Henderson
When she is told she cannot play the game she loves while wearing her hijab, a talented basketball player stands up for
Ages 4–8
Can You Guess My Name?: Traditional Tales Around the World
Judy Sierra
Travel across the globe through fifteen traditional folktales that reveal how cultures everywhere share similar stories
Ages 5–10
Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music
Holly George-Warren
The Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and Roy Acuff come to life in these illustrated biographies of the legends who built cou
Ages 8–12
Heart Never Forgets, The
Ana Ot
At a West African masquerade festival, a young girl finds a way to honor her late grandfather through the rhythm and mov
Ages 4–8
Canticos
The Birthday Book / Las Mañanitas
Susie Jaramillo
Celebrate your little one's special day with this vibrant, singing board book that brings the traditional Mexican birthd
Ages 0–3
Scientists in the Field
Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist
Peter Lourie
Travel to Barrow, Alaska, to see how whale scientist John Craighead George partners with Iñupiaq hunters to study the ma
Ages 9–12
Pocahontas: Princess of the New World
Kathleen Krull
For children ready to move beyond legends and learn about the real girl behind the myths of early American history.
Ages 6–10
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris
Linda Elovitz Marshall
Ixchel longs to weave like her ancestors, but when thread is too expensive, she finds a brilliant way to turn colorful p
Ages 4–8
Rez Ball
Byron Graves
Sophomore Tre carries the hopes of his Minnesota reservation on the basketball court while fighting to find his own path
Ages 13–18
One & Only Googoosh, The: Iran's Beloved Superstar
Azadeh Westergaard
Even as a child superstar, Iran's most famous singer faced a sudden silence after the 1979 Revolution in this moving, co
Ages 4–8
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Alice Faye Duncan
For children discovering that one person can change the world through patience and persistence. This story connects the
Ages 4–8
A Bilingual Baby Book #1
12 Lucky Animals
Vickie Lee
Friendly animals introduce the traits of the Chinese zodiac, complete with the original characters and pronunciations fo
Ages 0–4
