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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
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1570 books
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(41)
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A Good Trade
Alma Fullerton
For the child learning about the beauty of small gestures and the reality of life in different parts of the world, highl
Ages 4–8
Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves
Dennis Brindell Fradin
John Brown’s own words carry us from a Virginia plantation to freedom in London, recounting a harrowing escape and a lif
Ages 10–14
The Warlord's Series #4
The Warlord's Messengers
Virginia Walton Pilegard
Two children in Ancient China use mathematical logic and the power of the wind to invent a land-sailing vessel and deliv
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
373 books
Around the World in a Bathtub
Wade Bradford
For the child who protests every bath, this playful look at global hygiene rituals shows that kids everywhere share the
Ages 4–8
Nina Soni #1
Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
Kashmira Sheth
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a big friendship fallout and trying to manage life through creative, funny
Ages 7–10
In the Forest with the Elephants
Roland Smith
Powerful elephants and their trainers work together in the protected forests of Myanmar to harvest timber in a partnersh
Ages 8–12
Squire
Sara Alfageeh, Nadia Shammas
For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in while honoring their roots, this graphic novel explores the heavy pri
Ages 12–18
The Fire Horse Girl
Kay Honeyman
For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations, follow a defiant girl's journey from 1920s China to the harsh rea
Ages 12–18
A is for Activist #1
A is for Activist
Innosanto Nagara
For parents who want to introduce big ideas about fairness, community, and standing up for others through a playful, rhy
Ages 0–4
Sylvia & Aki
Winifred Conkling
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this story explores two real girls' experiences with school segrega
Ages 9–12
The Thing about Bees
Shabazz Larkin
For the child who loves summer picnics but runs away at the first buzz, this tender story helps reframe a common fear in
Ages 3–7
Bless This House
Leslie Staub
American Jews (Hebrew: יהודים אמריקאים, romanized: Yehudim Amerikaim; Yiddish: אמעריקאנער אידן, romanized: Amerikaner Id
Ages 3–7
¡Vamos! #3
Let's Cross the Bridge
Raúl the Third
For children learning to find joy in long waits, this story turns a boring traffic jam into a vibrant celebration of com
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears' St. Patrick's Day
Mike Berenstain
For the family looking to celebrate Irish heritage and traditions, this gentle story follows the Bears through a festive
Ages 4–8
Jahdu #1
The Time-Ago Tales of Jahdu
Virginia Hamilton
A magical figure named Jahdu embarks on a quest to win back his powerful magic dust after his own shadow steals it away.
Ages 7–10
Clouds of Glory: Legends and Stories About Bible Times
Miriam Chaikin
For the child curious about the 'why' behind ancient stories, these Jewish legends fill in the blanks of biblical histor
Ages 9–12
Wings of Ebony #2
Ashes of Gold
J. Elle
For the teen processing the weight of community expectations and the fight for fairness while navigating deep grief and
Ages 14–18
Rookie Biographies
Martin Luther King Jr.
Hugh Roome
For the early reader curious about fairness and history, this simple biography introduces the life of a hero who used pe
Ages 5–7
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
Lesléa Newman
A young girl embarks on a brave, solitary trek across the ocean to Ellis Island, carrying her family's hopes and a very
Ages 6–10
Part of Me
Kimberly Willis Holt
Spanning generations, these interconnected stories follow one family through the decades to show how the past lives on i
Ages 12–17
Black Bird, Blue Road
Sofiya Pasternack
Twelve-year-old Ziva embarks on a high-stakes quest through ancient Khazaria to defy the Angel of Death and save her twi
Ages 8–12
Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain
Li Keng Wong
Seven-year-old Li Keng leaves her Chinese village for a long sea voyage to California, facing the daunting interrogation
Ages 8–12
California, the Magic Island
Doug Hansen
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves to explore maps, legends, and the magic hidden in real-world places.
Ages 5–10
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Ona Judge was born into enslavement at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, but her spirit could not be held as she risked
Ages 9–13
