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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Letter Writer
Ann Rinaldi
For the teen grappling with the weight of family secrets and the moral complexity of history, this novel explores the bu
Ages 12–17
A Bag of Marbles
Joseph Joffo
Two Jewish brothers flee across Nazi-occupied France in a desperate, real-life race toward safety in the Zone Libre.
Ages 11–16
Remember Pearl Harbor: American and Japanese Survivors Tell Their Stories
Thomas B. Allen
First-hand accounts from survivors shed light on the Pearl Harbor attack and the subsequent forced relocation of 120,000
Ages 10–14
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5 Giraffes
Anne Innis Dagg
For the young explorer who wonders why we don't hear about more women in history, this timeline celebrates the pioneers
Ages 9–14
Shake Dem Halloween Bones
W. Nikola-Lisa
Snow White and Goldilocks trade their slippers for sneakers as classic fairy tale characters bust a move to a hip-hop be
Ages 4–8
Imagine Living Here #2
This Place Is Wet
Vicki Cobb
The Amazon is a land of constant rain, where plants, animals, and people have developed incredible ways to thrive in one
Ages 6–10
A Place Where Hurricanes Happen
Renée Watson
For children navigating the aftermath of a storm or loss, this lyrical story helps them process the complex emotions of
Ages 6–9
If You Should Hear a Honey Guide
April Pulley Sayre
Follow a small brown bird across the East African savanna to find a secret hive in this poetic look at the real-life con
Ages 4–9
Brown v. Board of Education
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this book explores the brave families who fought to change hist
Ages 8–12
A is for Activist
The Wedding Portrait
Innosanto Nagara
For the child who asks why people march in the streets or why some rules are meant to be broken in the name of what is r
Ages 5–10
Hog Music
Mary-Claire Helldorfer
Travel back to 1840 and follow a simple straw hat as it passes through the hands of western-bound pioneers on its way to
Ages 4–9
Justice Is...: A Guide for Young Truth Seekers
Preet Bharara
Learn how heroes like Malala Yousafzai and John Lewis fought for what is right by asking hard questions and using their
Ages 4–8
Magic Beach
Alison Lester
For the child whose imagination turns a simple day at the beach into an epic adventure with dragons, pirates, and hidden
Ages 3–7
Anholt's Artists Books for Children #4
The Magical Garden of Claude Monet
Laurence Anholt
When Julie visits a country garden, she meets a man she thinks is the gardener, only to find herself inside the colorful
Ages 4–9
Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln, A
David A. Adler
Simple illustrations and text follow the life of Abraham Lincoln, tracing his journey from his early days to his histori
Ages 4–8
Bread Givers
Anzia Yezierska
A young girl struggles to balance her own dreams with the strict traditions of her immigrant Jewish household on the Low
Ages 14–18
Little People, Big Dreams
Kamala Harris
María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
For the child who wonders how they can make a difference in the world. This inspiring biography shows how a young girl's
Ages 4–7
Gateway Biographies
Michael B. Jordan
Celina McManus
Follow the journey of Michael B. Jordan from his early acting days to his powerful performance as a blockbuster villain.
Ages 7–10
Under the Midsummer Sky
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Mohma and Pohpa both have big Midsummer surprises planned for each other, but nothing goes quite as they expected in thi
Ages 4–8
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures #3
Imperial China
Joanna Cole
Travel back 1000 years to Imperial China with Ms. Frizzle to see how silk is made and visit the Emperor in the Forbidden
Ages 6–10
Little One, We Knew You'd Come
Sally Lloyd-Jones
For families wanting to share the wonder of the Christmas story through a lens of longing and celebration. This rhythmic
Ages 4–8
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
Larry Dane Brimner
When Roberto Alvarez was barred from his school, his immigrant community fought back in a landmark 1931 court case to en
Ages 7–10
That Fernhill Summer
Colby Rodowsky
A summer in Baltimore brings a biracial teen from New York face-to-face with a side of her family she barely knows and a
Ages 10–14
My Name Is Bilal
Asma Mobin-Uddin
A young boy finds the inner strength to embrace his religion and his true identity at school with the support of a carin
Ages 6–10
