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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,600 books
0–3 yrs
851 books
4–7 yrs
3412 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Wishbone
Anna Garcia Schaper
Forty-five years apart, a Mexican-American teen and her great aunt fight parallel battles against body shaming and unfai
Ages 13–18
Jingle the Christmas Clown
Tomie dePaola
When a circus moves on, a young clown and a troupe of baby animals stay behind to perform a heartfelt Christmas Eve show
Ages 4–8
Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
Ken Mochizuki
Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara puts his career and family at risk to issue life-saving visas to thousands of Jewish r
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
396 books
Marcel Marceau: Master of Mime
Gloria Spielman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Marcel Marceau used his talent as a mime to silently smuggle Jewish child
Ages 7–11
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
Judy Sierra
Uriko-Hime must use her cleverness to outsmart the wicked oni who have a very strange and specific appetite for babies i
Ages 4–8
White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption, The
Jean Davies Okimoto, Elaine M. Aoki
Follow four different families on their suspenseful and joyous journey from North America to China to meet their new dau
Ages 4–8
Eid Ul Fitr Is Here!
Maryam Ishaque
For the child curious about the joyful end of Ramadan celebrations, this book explores the traditions, food, and communi
Ages 3–7
Who Changed the World #2
Akira to Zoltán: Twenty-Six Men Who Changed the World
Cynthia Chin-Lee
From Gandhi to Frank Lloyd Wright, these twenty-six men from across the globe prove how one person can impact science, a
Ages 6–10
Dear Muslim Child
Rahma Rodaah
For the child who needs to hear that their faith and heritage are beautiful. This lyrical letter celebrates Muslim ident
Ages 4–8
Hanuman
Dinesh Deckker, Subhashini Sumanasekara
For the child discovering the power of their own inner strength. Introduce your little one to the brave Monkey God whose
Ages 4–9
Jewish Holiday Stories
Queen Esther's Big Secret
Sarah Mazor
For the child learning that even the quietest voice can change the world. This rhyming tale empowers children to embrace
Ages 4–9
I Can Read Level 3
The Drinking Gourd
F. N. Monjo
Young Tommy must find the courage to mislead a marshal and his posse to help an African American family reach freedom on
Ages 6–9
Meet the Latkes #3
P Is for Pastrami
Alan Silberberg
For the family who wants to share the joy of Jewish food culture with their toddler through silly rhymes and smiling del
Ages 0–3
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World
Selby B. Beeler
Children from all over the world share what they do when a tooth wiggles free, from rooftop tosses to unique cultural tr
Ages 4–8
Little Biographies for Bright Minds
Counting Piggies, Cochinitos Contando
Naibe Reynoso
For parents seeking a playful way to bond with their baby while introducing first numbers and Latinx cultural roots thro
Ages 0–3
Asian American Women in Science
Tina Cho
For the child who dreams of being a scientist or needs to see that their background is a superpower in the world of disc
Ages 8–12
My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays
Hannah Shafiroff
For families looking to introduce little ones to Jewish traditions, this sturdy board book uses simple rhymes to celebra
Ages 0–3
Violet
A. D. Fillmore
Rose Cecil O'Neill broke barriers as America's first published female cartoonist. Meet the creative force behind the fam
Ages 6–10
Bilingual Family & Environmental Poetry Books for Children #2
Dancing Fruit, Singing Rivers / Baila la Fruta, Cantan los Ríos
José Chávez
For the child exploring their heritage or the parent wanting to share the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Mexican
Ages 4–10
Alte Zachen: Old Things
Ziggy Hanaor
While shopping for Shabbat dinner, Benji watches New York transform as his grandmother shares her memories of Nazi Germa
Ages 8–12
The Magic Tanach and Other Short Plays
Gabrielle Suzanne Kaplan
For the educator or student looking to bring ancient stories to life, these accessible scripts turn biblical lessons int
Ages 8–15
The Unbreakable Piñata
Gerardo Guillén, Mike Alfaro
For the child struggling to understand their role in a group, this colorful tale explores how letting go and fulfilling
Ages 4–8
El Sabor del Hogar The Taste of Home
Anahita Tamaddon
For the child exploring their cultural identity, this bilingual story uses the sensory power of food to define what it m
Ages 4–8
I'm from Here Too
Kashmira Sheth
Thirteen-year-old Anoop turns to the core teachings of his Sikh faith to find courage and dignity when faced with bullyi
Ages 8–12
