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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
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Pharaoh's Daughter
Julius Lester
Almah, the sister of Moses, struggles with her identity and heart as she grows up within the royal Egyptian court during
Ages 12–18
¡Vamos! #3
¡Vamos! 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
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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
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Anita Silvey
One powerful voice can change the world; follow the true story of how music and determination can be used to stand up fo
Ages 8–12
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
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: A Play
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
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
