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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+
Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism
Anna Michelle Wang, Jenessa Joffe, Kristina Wong, Theodore Chao
For the young person who wants to help their community but isn't sure how to start, this guide makes social justice feel
Ages 8–12
Let's Make Pho!
Andrew T. Vo, Irene Chao
For parents who want to share the warmth of Vietnamese culture through the sights and sounds of a favorite family meal.
Ages 0–3
The Brave Maccabees
Miriam Joy
For the child learning about their heritage or why we light the menorah, this simple retelling builds pride in standing
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
396 books
"Nice" Jewish Girls
Julie Merberg
For the parent wanting to show their little one that being 'nice' means being brave, smart, and bold by introducing trai
Ages 0–5
Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents
Sarah Conover
Lyrical stories and ancient quotations offer a peaceful introduction to Buddhist traditions, focusing on the power of em
Ages 6–12
Time to Shine - A Filipino American Family Story
Stephanie Vivit Lehmann
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in at large gatherings, this story celebrates finding confidence throu
Ages 4–8
The Prince of the Dolomites
Tomie dePaola
The black peaks of the Dolomites transform into a shimmer of blue, pink, and gold through the magical love between Princ
Ages 5–8
Counting Fun for Native American Children
Rosie Bright Sky
For the child beginning to explore numbers through a cultural lens. This gentle counting book connects early math skills
Ages 0–5
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Sarah Aronson
A fierce lawyer and activist with a big personality fights for equality and justice for everyone in this colorful look a
Ages 6–9
Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters
Harold Holzer
Discover how a young lawyer from the prairie became a master of the written word through this collection of personal let
Ages 10–14
CitizenKid
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Katie Smith Milway
One young boy in Ghana transforms a single small loan from his mother into a poultry empire that changes the future of h
Ages 7–12
Amigo
Byrd Baylor
For the child longing for a wild friend, this gentle desert tale explores the quiet patience and mutual trust required t
Ages 4–9
Yusuf and Fatima
Yusuf and Fatima's First Umrah
Madiha Ali
For the family preparing for a sacred pilgrimage together, this guide simplifies the rituals of Umrah through the eyes o
Ages 4–8
God Chose You
Kristin McKenzie Rice
For the child needing to feel cherished and secure, this gentle story reinforces that they are a purposeful part of thei
Ages 2–7
Superheroes Just Like Our Legends
A E Pattion
For the child who loves Marvel or DC but wants to see themselves and their history in the heroes they admire. Connects m
Ages 6–11
Eli is Miwak Man
Officer Dennis Clark
For the child curious about their roots or family history. This gentle story helps young readers understand and take pri
Ages 4–8
Passover Haggadah for kids
Sigal Adler
For families looking to include young children in the Seder, this rhyming guide transforms the Exodus story and rituals
Ages 3–8
Do Not Eat This Book! Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals
Beth Kander
For families looking to share the joy of Jewish heritage through food. This rhythmic board book introduces toddlers to t
Ages 0–3
RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women
Nadine Epstein
Empower your middle-grade reader with the stories of 33 Jewish women who changed the world, hand-selected by Justice Rut
Ages 10–14
When Can We Go Back to America?: Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
Susan H. Kamei
Eighty thousand American citizens were held in camps during WWII; their true stories are told here through first-person
Ages 12–18
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #2
From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
For the child curious about their roots, these poems celebrate sun-drenched summers in Mexico and the deep roots of fami
Ages 6–11
Oh My Nosh! #1
What Shape Is Your Bagel?
The Macaroons
For the parent wanting to share their Jewish heritage through a playful lens. Explore basic shapes using the delicious s
Ages 0–3
The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes
Sarah Mazor
For children curious about the traditions of the Festival of Lights, this rhyming tale follows a dreidel as it shares th
Ages 3–8
Where the Forest Meets the Sea
Jeannie Baker
A father and son navigate their boat into a prehistoric wilderness, looking past the trees to imagine the forest's ancie
Ages 5–10
