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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro
Monica Brown
Books are scarce in Ana's village until a librarian arrives with two hardworking donkeys to bring stories to the childre
Ages 5–8
Bold Women in History
15 Women's Rights Activists You Should Know
Meghan Vestal
For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book introduces fifteen trailblazers who fought for equality
Ages 8–12
A Different Kind of Passover
Linda Leopold-Strauss
When Grandfather's illness threatens their traditional seder, Jessie finds a clever way to keep the family together and
Ages 4–8
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Farmer Falgu #4
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela
Chitra Soundar
Farmer Falgu heads to a massive festival in India, only to find that his plans are constantly derailed by those in need
Ages 4–8
Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
Geri Kolesar
Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise challenges old traditions to bring modern, fair changes to his community in this inspiring story
Ages 6–9
Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya
Monica Brown
Maya’s favorite blanket is fraying at the edges, but it finds new life as a shirt and beyond in this English and Spanish
Ages 4–8
We Need Diverse Books
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Ellen Oh
Ten distinct stories follow different young people as they learn the power of embracing their unique identities and the
Ages 8–12
Grandma's Purse
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Every visit from Grandma Mimi is a treasure hunt. Peek inside her purse to find the objects and stories that connect a l
Ages 3–7
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam
Fawzia Gilani-Williams
Neighbors Yaffa and Fatima may pray and dress differently, but their shared love of food and community proves that frien
Ages 4–9
The Christmas That Wasn't About Gifts
Toyia Danielle
For the family refocusing on the true spirit of the season. This gentle story helps children move past the 'gimme' phase
Ages 4–8
Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter
Dianne Ochiltree
Molly Williams makes history in the 1800s as she joins a local fire crew for a series of brave rescues.
Ages 4–8
Silver Meadows Summer
Emma Otheguy
Carolina leaves her life in Puerto Rico behind for upstate New York, finding new hope through her art and a secret disco
Ages 8–12
Señor Pancho Had a Rancho
René Colato Laínez
For children discovering that one animal can make different sounds in different languages. This musical farm adventure b
Ages 4–8
Trosclair and the Alligator
Peter Huggins
A boy and his dog find themselves face-to-face with a hungry alligator in the bayou, forcing Trosclair to use his wits t
Ages 4–8
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Barbara Binns
Dr. James B. Williams stood his ground against military segregation during the Freeman Field mutiny, later serving his c
Ages 10–14
The Bagel King
Andrew Larsen
Grandpa has fallen, and the neighborhood Sunday bagels are in jeopardy unless someone else can step up to keep the tradi
Ages 4–8
Jamela #4
Happy Birthday, Jamela!
Niki Daly
Jamela must use her own creativity and hard work to fix a major mistake and earn back her birthday reward in this colorf
Ages 4–8
The Bell Rang
James E. Ransome
The daily routine of an enslaved family is shattered when a son goes missing, sparking a powerful story of hope and the
Ages 4–8
Sonny's Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove
Barry Wittenstein
Witness the transformation of jazz legend Sonny Rollins as he leaves the stage to find a brand new sound playing his sax
Ages 4–8
Spirit Seeker
Gary Golio
The rhythmic, soulful life of a jazz legend leaps off the page through mixed-media art that captures the spiritual power
Ages 8–12
In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow
Robert H. Mayer
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the tragic death of Emmett Till sparked a wave of courageous youth activi
Ages 12–18
Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
Sandra Nickel
Discover how a chef named Ignacio Anaya used his imagination and a few simple kitchen ingredients to invent the world's
Ages 6–9
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the LatinX Diaspora
Saraciea J. Fennell
Fifteen writers from Afro-Latinx, Caribbean, and Central American communities share raw, personal stories about racism,
Ages 14–18
Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lai
Mai travels to Vietnam to help her grandmother search for answers about a grandfather lost during the war, discovering h
Ages 8–12
