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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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Abuelo
Arthur Dorros
For the child facing a big move or a new environment, this story offers the steadying strength of a grandfather's wisdom
Ages 4–8
Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement
Rick Bowers
Mississippi state agents used a secret network to spy on neighbors and teachers in a high-stakes propaganda war to stop
Ages 12–18
Swing Sisters
Karen Deans
Facing down prejudice and barriers, an all-female jazz band travels the country in the 1930s and 40s to share their musi
Ages 6–10
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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
Samantha R. Vamos
A farm maiden and her animal friends work together to gather ingredients and stir up a delicious pot of arroz con leche.
Ages 4–8
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Pablo Cartaya
Suspended from school and feeling adrift, Marcus travels to Puerto Rico to reconnect with the father and heritage he bar
Ages 8–12
Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou
Bethany Hegedus
Maya Angelou transforms the trauma of her childhood into powerful poetry and political action in this moving biography w
Ages 7–12
Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
Lesa Cline-Ransome
A studious girl uses her powerful voice and sharp intelligence to overcome obstacles and become a historic changemaker f
Ages 4–8
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs
Amy Cohn
Tall tales, historic poems, and over 140 folk songs come together to paint a vibrant portrait of the many people who bui
Ages 6–12
My Hands Sing the Blues
Jeanne Walker Harvey
For the child who expresses their feelings through art. Explore how the rhythms of the blues and childhood memories insp
Ages 4–8
Fish for the Grand Lady
written and ill. by Colin Bootman
Two brothers set out along the coast of Trinidad on a determined mission to catch a fresh fish dinner for their beloved
Ages 5–9
Charlie Hernández #1
Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows
Ryan Calejo
Charlie and Violet must face down terrifying monsters and spirits to uncover the mystery of why Charlie's parents sudden
Ages 8–12
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History (YR Edition)
Jeff Chang, Dave Cook
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a local Bronx movement transformed into a global force through the storie
Ages 12–18
Rock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story
Sebastian Robertson
Follow the rhythm of Robbie Robertson’s life as his Mohawk heritage and love for rock music propel him toward internatio
Ages 6–10
Chasing Freedom
Nikki Grimes
Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony meet in an imagined 1904 conversation to reflect on their monumental fights for free
Ages 7–12
This Place
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell
For teens and young adults seeking to understand the deep, often untold history of Indigenous people in Canada through p
Ages 12–18
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis
Lesa Cline-Ransome
John Lewis turned his childhood experiences with segregation into a lifelong mission, choosing nonviolence and love to f
Ages 4–8
The Color of My Words
Lynn Joseph
For the child finding their voice through creativity while navigating family secrets and the courage to stand up for the
Ages 10–14
Butterfly for a King: Saving Hawai‘i's Kamehameha Butterflies
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
Striking paper collages reveal the history of Hawai'i's native Kamehameha butterfly and the dedicated efforts to protect
Ages 6–11
Maggie's Chopsticks
Alan Woo
Wobbling with a pair of new utensils at the dinner table, Maggie realizes that her unique way of holding chopsticks is e
Ages 4–8
Alice Yazzie's Year
Ramona Maher
Poetic reflections and impressionistic art capture the quiet dreams and daily rhythm of an eleven-year-old Navajo girl.
Ages 9–13
A Picture of Grandmother
Esther Hautzig
For the child curious about family secrets and the stories behind old photos, this gentle story navigates the importance
Ages 8–12
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Reem Faruqi
Lailah is proud to fast for Ramadan, yet she feels a nervous flutter as she figures out how to explain her empty lunchbo
Ages 5–8
Travelers Along The Way: A Robin Hood Remix
Aminah Mae Safi
In the heat of the Third Crusade, two Muslim sisters lead a daring group of travelers to defend the city of Jerusalem in
Ages 12–18
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A seven-year-old boy finds pride and empowerment in his Muslim faith after receiving a special prayer rug for his birthd
Ages 4–8
