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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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The Nutcracker in Harlem
T. E. McMorrow
Marie drifts into a magical dream of the Nutcracker ballet amidst the vibrant music and culture of 1920s Harlem in this
Ages 4–8
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art
J. H. Shapiro
For the child who sees treasure in the recycling bin or wants to know how one person can improve a neighborhood. A vibra
Ages 5–9
She Was the First: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm
Katheryn Russell-Brown
Shirley Chisholm rose from a childhood in Barbados and Brooklyn to become the first Black person to run for president, d
Ages 6–10
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The Frog Princess: A Tlingit Legend from Alaska
Eric A. Kimmel
A beautiful Tlingit princess turns away all human suitors, choosing instead a mysterious husband from the world beneath
Ages 5–9
The Magic Brush
Kat Yeh
Vibrant paper collages bring to life the moments when Jasmine’s grandfather uses the art of calligraphy to share family
Ages 4–8
Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
Jin Wang, with Tony Johnston
Life in a 1980s Inner Mongolian mud hut is full of mischief and adventure for eight-year-old Jin in this illustrated mem
Ages 8–12
That Thing We Call a Heart
Sheba Karim
As high school ends, two Muslim-American girls in New Jersey struggle to navigate the exciting but messy terrain of new
Ages 14–18
Blanca's Feather
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
When her favorite hen Blanca goes missing before the animal blessing, Rosalía finds a creative way to ensure her pet is
Ages 4–8
Escape of Robert Smalls, The
Jehan Jones-Radgowski
An enslaved man risks everything on a moonlit escape, attempting to pilot a Confederate ship past armed forts by imperso
Ages 6–9
Children Around the World #2
We Live in Japan
Alexandre Messager
For children curious about how peers live across the globe, this photo-essay explores the daily routines, school days, a
Ages 6–10
Growing Up Muslim
Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Personal stories explain the teachings of the Qur'an and Ramadan while highlighting the shared traditions between Islam,
Ages 10–15
Nosy Crow Classics
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
Nikita Gill
Lush illustrations bring to life ancient Sanskrit fables featuring clever jackals and proud elephant queens who share th
Ages 5–9
They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths
Jean Guard Monroe, Ray A. Williamson
For the curious child who looks at the stars and wonders about the stories they hold. This collection bridges astronomy
Ages 10–15
The Smeds and the Smoos
Julia Donaldson
For the child who needs to know that differences shouldn't keep us apart. This rhyming space adventure shows how love an
Ages 3–7
My Basmati Bat Mitzvah
Paula J. Freedman
Tara navigates the balance of her Indian and Jewish heritages while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and figuring out where
Ages 10–14
The Lee Family #2
Dream Soul
Laurence Yep
The arrival of charming new neighbors makes Joan question her family's strict ways in this story of cultural identity an
Ages 8–12
Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
Selene Castrovilla
In 1861, an enslaved man named George Scott courageously risked everything to work with a Union commander and save Fortr
Ages 7–11
Sacajawea
Joseph Bruchac
Sacajawea and William Clark share their own perspectives on a legendary expedition in this story told directly to Sacaja
Ages 12–18
I See the Sun
I See the Sun in Afghanistan
Dedie King
For the child curious about lives in other lands, this gentle story bridges cultures by showing the shared rhythms of fa
Ages 5–9
Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel
Cheyenne M. Stone, Glenda Armand
In 1785, a powerful medicine woman stood up against mistreatment at the San Gabriel mission. Follow Toypurina’s defiant
Ages 7–11
Around the World #2
Families Around the World
Margriet Ruurs
Meet fourteen different families across the globe to see how they eat, pray, and live together in this celebration of cu
Ages 4–8
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
Susan Goldman Rubin
The most fascinating thing about Paul Robeson is how he used his world-famous singing voice to fight for civil rights ac
Ages 8–12
Jayden's Impossible Garden
Mélina Mangal
Jayden and his neighbor Mr. Curtis set out to prove that the city is full of life, finding a vibrant world of plants and
Ages 4–9
Geraldine Pu #1
Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!
Maggie P. Chang
Geraldine and newcomer Deven find the strength to stand tall when their classmates tease them about the traditional food
Ages 6–9
