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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Why Does the Coqui Sing?
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Thirteen-year-old Luz finds that moving to Puerto Rico is a slow, difficult climb as she tries to find her rhythm in a c
Ages 8–12
Holling C. Holling Geography Series #2
Seabird
Holling C. Holling
For the child curious about how the world changes over time, this classic journey explores how technology and travel evo
Ages 8–12
Thukpa for All
Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt
Tsering is so excited for his grandmother’s noodle soup that he keeps inviting neighbors over, hoping there will be enou
Ages 4–8
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Sammy Spider's New Friend
Sylvia A. Rouss
Sammy Spider watches from his web as Josh prepares to welcome a new neighbor who has just moved all the way from Israel.
Ages 3–8
Where the Great Hawk Flies
Liza Ketchum
Two families—one scarred by a violent raid and the other caught between worlds—must confront the ghosts of the Revolutio
Ages 10–14
A Family Heritage Book
The Two Brothers
William Jaspersohn
Lush illustrations follow the journey of two Prussian brothers as they build new lives and strengthen their sibling bond
Ages 7–10
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant
A house fills with hugs and laughter when relatives drive up from Virginia for a wonderful, bustling family visit.
Ages 4–8
Wabi: A Hero's Tale
Joseph Bruchac
Witness an owl transform into a brave warrior in this Abenaki legend about a hero named Wabi and the courage he finds to
Ages 10–14
Lift Your Light a Little Higher
Heather Henson
An enslaved man leads visitors through the dark wonders of Kentucky's Mammoth Caves. Dramatic watercolor and collage art
Ages 4–9
Slay
Brittney Morris
Seventeen-year-old Kiera must fight to protect the sacred Black gaming community she built after real-world violence thr
Ages 14–18
Dragon of the Lost Sea
Laurence Yep
Generations of women discover the strength of their family bonds, held together by a silken thread of love and shared sa
Ages 8–12
Hector
Adrienne Wright
Learn how a peaceful student protest in Soweto against unequal education became a pivotal moment in the fight to end Sou
Ages 7–10
Little Weaver of Thai Yen Village, The
Tran Khanh Tuyet
Hien weaves soft blankets to stay connected to her roots after war and injury carry her far from her village to a new li
Ages 7–12
Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1
Rise of the Halfling King
David Bowles
A magical boy from Mayan mythology must complete a series of impossible tasks to defeat a ruthless king and save the peo
Ages 8–12
Two Roads
Joseph Bruchac
Twelve-year-old Cal navigates the hardships of the Great Depression as a hobo before arriving at an Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Sherri L. Smith, Elizabeth Wein
Determined Black pilots in the early 20th century rise above segregation and systemic barriers to claim their rightful p
Ages 12–18
A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope
Patrice Caldwell
Sixteen powerful tales of fantasy and science fiction center on Black girlhood, weaving together themes of magic, resist
Ages 14–18
Musical Narratives
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
Anna Harwell Celenza
Witness the creative spark of a jazz master as Duke Ellington reimagines a classic holiday masterpiece into his own lege
Ages 6–9
Napí Goes to the Mountain
Antonio Ramírez
Vivid watercolors illustrate a dream-like quest as two children in Mexico travel toward the mountains to find their miss
Ages 5–9
Dreidels on the Brain
Joel Ben Izzy
Twelve-year-old Joel navigates family troubles and the isolation of being the only Jewish student in his school while ho
Ages 10–14
Siuluk The Last Tuniq
Nadia Sammurtok
Siuluk is the last of a tribe of giants and a quiet loner, but he must find a way to prove his legendary strength to the
Ages 6–9
Kimchi & Calamari
Rose Kent
Growing up in an Italian American family is all Joseph knows, but reaching his teens brings a sudden, heavy sense of ali
Ages 9–13
The Boy in the Garden
Allen Say
A beautiful crane statue in a garden sparks Jiro’s imagination, pulling him into the magical world of a classic Japanese
Ages 4–8
The Princess and the Pea
Rachel Isadora
Set in Africa and illustrated with vibrant oils, this version of the classic tale follows a prince’s search for a true p
Ages 4–8
