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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
4–7 yrs
3283 books
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1570 books
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Shabanu #3
The House of Djinn
Suzanne Fisher Staples
For the teenager grappling with how to honor family traditions while forging their own path in a rapidly changing world.
Ages 12–18
Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl
Dorothy Kupcha Leland
Real diary entries fuel this historical journey of a determined family traveling by wagon from Iowa to California during
Ages 8–12
Soul Lanterns
Shaw Kuzki
During Hiroshima's lantern festival, Nozomi begins a search for the person her mother honors with an unnamed lantern eve
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
373 books
The Nazi Hunters
Neal Bascomb
For the teen processing the gravity of history, this high-stakes account explores the pursuit of accountability and the
Ages 12–18
Sarai #4
Sarai in the Spotlight
Sarai Gonzalez, Monica Brown
For the child who loves the limelight but feels the pressure of performance, this story celebrates the joy of being your
Ages 7–10
Warriors in the Crossfire
Nancy Bo Flood
For the young reader processing the complexities of conflicting loyalties and the heavy reality of living through histor
Ages 10–14
Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child
Paul Fleischman
For the child feeling small in a big world, this global journey shows how cleverness and courage can topple even the mos
Ages 4–8
Scientists in the Field
Anthropologist: Scientist of the People
Mary Batten
Scientists live among the Ache people of Paraguay to study one of the world's last hunter-gatherer cultures through care
Ages 9–12
One Child, One Seed
Kathryn Cave
For the child curious about how food grows and what life looks like in other parts of the world, this story nurtures pat
Ages 4–8
Bluest Sky, The
Cristina Diaz Gonzalez
Amidst a turning point in history, a family makes a harrowing journey from a Cuban harbor toward the hope of freedom dur
Ages 8–12
Fanny in France
Alice Waters
For the child who loves helping in the kitchen or dreams of exploring the world. This sensory journey makes global flavo
Ages 8–12
Nestor's Adventures
Nestor in Croatia, Gem of the Balkans
Margarida Teixeira
For the curious explorer eager to see the world. This gentle introduction to Croatia follows Nestor as he discovers the
Ages 3–7
When Langston Dances
Kaija Langley
Moving to the rhythm of his own heart, young Langston finds his place at the barre as he begins ballet class with his mo
Ages 4–8
Odette's Secrets
Maryann Macdonald
For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or exploring how faith and identity shape who we are during times of
Ages 8–12
Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924
Deborah Hopkinson
Step into the crowded rooms of the Lower East Side through the eyes of five young immigrants who arrived in New York Cit
Ages 10–14
The Gum-Chewing Rattler
Joe Hayes
For the child who loves silly 'what-if' stories and tall tales. A humorous way to explore the Southwest and the unexpect
Ages 5–10
Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Ji-Li Jiang
A star student in 1960s Shanghai sees her dreams shattered when her family's past leads to persecution during the Cultur
Ages 10–14
A Porc In New York
Catherine Stock
For the child curious about big cities and the wider world. Join a sophisticated French pig as he explores the sights an
Ages 4–9
The Mangrove Tree
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
In drought-stricken Eritrea, Dr. Gordon Sato works with villagers to plant coastal trees that provide food for livestock
Ages 6–11
Ahimsa
Supriya Kelkar
For the child questioning what's fair in the world and learning how to stand up for others even when it feels scary or c
Ages 8–12
Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive
Katherine Kirkpatrick
Captured by the Lenape after a tragic massacre, nine-year-old Susanna must find her place in a new culture that eventual
Ages 10–14
Hereville #1
How Mirka Got Her Sword
Barry Deutsch
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own community or dreams of being a brave hero while navigating eve
Ages 8–12
Two at the Top: A Shared Dream of Everest
Uma Krishnaswami
Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary begin from different worlds but share one massive goal: reaching the snowy, oxygen-thi
Ages 4–8
Kiyoshi's Walk
Mark Karlins
Kiyoshi and his grandfather wander the city streets, turning everyday sights and sounds into beautiful haiku as they sea
Ages 4–8
