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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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Diego Rivera
Susan Goldman Rubin
Vibrant murals and a deep love for Mexico define this look at a legendary artist who used his paintbrush to tell the sto
Ages 8–12
Saving the Buffalo
Albert Marrin
Vivid photographs and paintings trace the buffalo's journey from the brink of extinction to the dedicated conservation e
Ages 9–14
Dancing at the Odinochka
Kirkpatrick Hill
A girl of Russian and Athabascan heritage watches her world shift as the territory of Alaska transitions from Russian co
Ages 8–12
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Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure
Naomi C. Rose
For children processing the worry of a loved one's illness, this story explores how cultural traditions and community su
Ages 5–9
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The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color
Virgie Tovar
Societal standards often weigh heavy, but self-love is a radical act. Interactive exercises and personal stories offer a
Ages 12–18
The Spirit of Denendeh #1
A Blanket of Butterflies
Richard Van Camp
Shinobu embarks on a journey to the Dene Nation in Canada to track down his grandfather's lost samurai sword and armor.
Ages 10–15
A Visit to Grandad: An African ABC
Sade Fadipe
Vibrant watercolors follow Adanah through a Nigerian village as she discovers a world of alphabetical treasures on her w
Ages 3–7
Sea-Ringed World, The: Sacred Stories of the Americas
María García Esperón
Sacred indigenous stories from across the Americas come to life through striking digital art and ancient oral traditions
Ages 10–18
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art #2
Opuestos
Cynthia Weill
Intricate wooden and ceramic sculptures bring concepts to life in this bilingual board book for English and Spanish read
Ages 0–4
Yamo's Village #1
The Most Beautiful Village in the World
written and illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi
For children starting to notice world news or hard changes, this story honors the beauty and peace of a vibrant communit
Ages 5–9
Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
Simran Jeet Singh
At one hundred years old, Fauja Singh defied the odds and physical obstacles to become the oldest person to ever complet
Ages 4–8
Time to Pray
Maha Addasi
Yazmin learns the movements and meaning of Muslim prayer while visiting her grandmother, accompanied by bilingual text a
Ages 5–9
Blue Mountain Trouble
Martin Mordecai
Twins Pollyread and Jackson face a series of mysterious and life-changing events in their small village tucked away in t
Ages 8–12
The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah
Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child in an interfaith family navigating their own path, this story explores how to honor heritage and find belo
Ages 8–12
Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Mara Rockliff
Georgia Gilmore’s secret kitchen becomes the heart of a movement, using legendary cooking to sustain the heroes of the M
Ages 4–8
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
Trina Rathgeber
Separated from her family during a blinding snowstorm, 13-year-old Ilse is stranded. She must use every ounce of her kno
Ages 6–10
Indigenous Knowledge #2
Sky Wolf's Call
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous legends and modern stewardship come together in this beautifully illustrated look at history, culture, and th
Ages 9–12
Time's Memory
Julius Lester
The child of a creator-god enters the body of an enslaved person, seeking to heal deep historical wounds through spiritu
Ages 14–18
Rin, Rin, Rin Do, Re, Mi
José-Luis Orozco
Sing through the day from sunrise to sunset with this rhythmic, bilingual celebration of a young child's daily routine.
Ages 2–6
The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence
Dennis Brindell Fradin
Fifty-six men risked their lives and fortunes to sign a single document; these scratchboard-illustrated profiles reveal
Ages 10–14
Pilandok #1
Pilandok and the Crocodile
Victoria Anonuevo
Crocodiles guard the riverbank, but they are no match for the quick-thinking wit of Pilandok in this clever and amusing
Ages 6–10
Born to Swing
Mara Rockliff
Meet Hot Miss Lil, the trailblazing jazz pianist and composer who shattered barriers as a black woman bandleader at the
Ages 4–8
The Golden Cricket
Marilee Joy Mayfield
A simple act of kindness toward a tiny golden cricket sends a Chinese farmer on an unexpected path of good fortune and d
Ages 4–8
Kamishibai Man
Allen Say
An elderly storyteller returns to the city streets he once knew, searching for an audience in a world transformed by the
Ages 4–9
