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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
8–11 yrs
1570 books
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(2267)
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(245)
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(111)
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(96)
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(52)
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(41)
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(6)
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Rachel Captures the Moon
Richard Ungar
For the child who loves the magic of the night sky and the power of creative thinking. A whimsical tale about finding cl
Ages 4–8
Novio Boy
Gary Soto
Ninth-grader Rudy is determined to pull off a perfect date with Patricia, if only he can find the money and dodge his hi
Ages 12–16
Don't Spill the Milk!
Stephen Davies
For the child who wants to show they are capable and big, this rhythmic journey celebrates the determination of a young
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
373 books
The Witch of Woodland
Laurel Snyder
For the child who feels a bit different and is searching for their own unique path to spirituality and a sense of belong
Ages 8–12
Naming Maya
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child grappling with the sale of a family home or navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two different
Ages 9–12
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
Scott Riley
Determined to play soccer in a village on stilts with no land, a group of Thai boys works together to build a pitch that
Ages 5–10
Bite by Bite: American History Through Feasts, Foods, and Side Dishes
Marc Aronson, Paul Freedman
For the curious student who loves connecting the dots between what is on their dinner plate and how a nation was built t
Ages 10–18
Not Your All-American Girl
Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang
For the child who has felt overlooked despite their hard work, this 1980s-set story validates the sting of unfairness an
Ages 8–12
Little Oh
Laura Krauss Melmed
A mother tells the magical story of a girl made of paper who must find her way back home after being separated from her
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun's Kung Fu
Emily Arnold McCully
To escape an unwanted marriage to a bandit, Mingyi trains with a Buddhist nun to master kung fu and defend her own futur
Ages 5–10
Our California
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Bright, mural-style illustrations lead a rhyming tour through fourteen iconic cities and the diverse natural regions of
Ages 5–10
All You Need
Howard Schwartz
Soft watercolors follow the journey of a young girl in China as she grows into an artist who cherishes the small, quiet
Ages 4–8
Hidden
Loïc Dauvillier
For the child asking about difficult history or family secrets, this gentle graphic novel helps explain the Holocaust th
Ages 8–12
Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee
Marissa Moss
Maggie Gee overcame every obstacle to become one of the first Chinese American female pilots, flying high for her countr
Ages 6–10
Not One Damsel in Distress
collected and told by Jane Yolen
Step into a world of global folktales where women and girls are the heroes, using their own strength and wits to face da
Ages 8–12
Oxford Illustrated Books
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems
Donald Hall
Introduce your child to the heart of American history and imagination through a curated collection of poems that span ce
Ages 6–12
The Wonderful Sky Boat
Jane Louise Curry
For the curious child who gazes at the night sky and wonders why the moon changes or where the sun goes, these global my
Ages 8–12
Under the Cherry Blossom Tree
Allen Say
A greedy landlord faces a bizarre punishment when a cherry tree begins to grow directly out of his head, bringing new ho
Ages 4–8
I Am Not a Number
Jenny Kay Dupuis, Kathy Kacer
Eight-year-old Irene is taken from her family to a residential school, where she must fight to hold onto her identity af
Ages 7–11
Darkness Everywhere
Matt Doeden
For the child questioning how one person can change the world or trying to understand the roots of global conflict and t
Ages 10–14
Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
Sherri Winston
Peace-loving violinist Lotus Bloom must find her inner strength when she decides to challenge a discriminatory dress cod
Ages 8–12
Angel of Greenwood
Randi Pink
Poetry and dance bring two teenagers together in Tulsa's Black Wall Street just before a violent mob threatens to destro
Ages 14–18
Growing Up Under a Red Flag: A Memoir of Surviving the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child curious about life in other times and places, this memoir offers a window into growing up with courage dur
Ages 9–14
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
