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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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Lost Boy and the Monster, The
Craig Kee Strete
A boy travels through a desert landscape rendered in Southwestern earth tones, discovering that even the smallest acts o
Ages 4–8
Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World
Paul Yee
Eight powerful tales weave together Chinese customs and the grit of immigrants building a new life in North America desp
Ages 10–14
El espejo de los sueños
Isabel Mesa de Inchauste
Ancient spirits and legends come alive in these nine traditional myths from the high Andes mountains to the deep Amazon
Ages 8–13
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Todos Iguales - All Equal
Christy Hale
This bilingual account tells the true story of Mexican American families in 1930s California fighting for their children
Ages 6–10
Party for Florine, A: Florine Stettheimer and Me
Yevgenia Nayberg
A young girl discovers a magical connection to artist Florine Stettheimer, finding inspiration in their shared creative
Ages 4–8
Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Annie Boochever, Roy Peratrovich Jr.
Driven by the sting of discriminatory signs, a Tlingit woman rises to become a powerhouse leader in the fight for the 19
Ages 10–18
The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the Beast Tale
Laurence Yep
To save her father from a terrible fate, a young girl agrees to marry a fierce dragon in this lush retelling of a classi
Ages 5–9
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten
A Wampanoag grandmother shares the story of how the forest spirits and her ancestors helped the Pilgrims survive their f
Ages 3–7
Cooking Poems #1
Salsa
Jorge Argueta
For families who find magic in the kitchen and want to share the rhythmic, sensory joy of preparing a traditional meal t
Ages 4–8
Whale Snow
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Soft watercolors illuminate the spiritual bond between an Iñupiaq boy and the bowhead whale as his community gathers for
Ages 4–8
A Pot O' Gold
Kathleen Krull
Leprechauns, fairies, and the classic poetry of Yeats fill these pages with the magic and legendary charm of Irish folkl
Ages 4–12
Gondra's Treasure
Linda Sue Park
Baby dragon Gondra has a Western mother and an Eastern father, and she loves finding the special ways her two different
Ages 4–8
The White Nights of Ramadan
Maha Addasi
For children curious about global traditions, this story explores the mid-Ramadan festival of Girgian, emphasizing commu
Ages 4–9
On All Other Nights: A Passover Celebration in 14 Stories
Chris Baron, Joshua S. Levy, Naomi Milliner
Fourteen diverse stories reimagined by popular authors offer fresh connections to every step of the Jewish Seder ritual.
Ages 8–12
A Dance Like Starlight
Kristy Dempsey
In the heart of Harlem, a young girl gazes at the Metropolitan Opera stage, inspired by the groundbreaking journey of th
Ages 4–8
I See Color: An Affirmation and Celebration of Our Diverse World
Valerie Bolling and Kailei Pew
Vibrant art and rhythmic words celebrate the beautiful rainbow of skin tones and the collective work being done to creat
Ages 4–8
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia
Jeanette Winter
Luis loves books so much that his house is full, so he loads up two faithful donkeys to carry a traveling library throug
Ages 4–8
We Sing from the Heart: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court
Mia Wenjen
A rock band transforms a painful slur into a badge of pride, taking their fight for identity and free speech all the way
Ages 6–10
Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park
María Dolores Águila
A Mexican American neighborhood stands together in a peaceful protest when the city tries to replace their promised park
Ages 4–8
DK Eyewitness
Africa
Yvonne Ayo
Intricate crafts, ancient beliefs, and traditional lifestyles showcase the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the Afr
Ages 8–12
Agua, Agüita / Water, Little Water
Jorge Tetl Argueta
A tiny water droplet journeys through the clouds and earth in this poetic, trilingual exploration of the natural cycle i
Ages 4–8
RBG's Brave and Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone
Nadine Epstein, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares the stories of thirty-three influential Jewish women, from biblical figures to modern
Ages 8–12
What Will You Be, Sara Mee?
Kate Aver Avraham
For families wanting to share the joy of cultural traditions and the excitement of a child's first major milestone.
Ages 4–8
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
Kelly Starling Lyons
A young boy who loves both art and math grows up to design the National Museum of African American History and Culture i
Ages 4–8
