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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,611 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3417 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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Feivel's Flying Horses
Heidi Smith Hyde
An immigrant woodcarver pours his heart into crafting ornate carousel horses for Coney Island while saving every penny t
Ages 5–9
Fingertip Island #1
The Vincenzo Adventure
Ned Rauch-Mannino
For the child curious about their roots who loves a good puzzle, this journey through Italy helps young readers discover
Ages 8–12
The Effects of Pickled Herring
Alex Schumacher
For the child navigating the stress of a big milestone while a loved one's memory begins to fade. A heartfelt look at de
Ages 8–12
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The Dragon's Child
Laurence Yep, Kathleen S. Yep
A young boy leaves his home in rural China for a new life in America in this story drawn from the real history of the au
Ages 8–12
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United States
Louisa Jagger & Shari Becker
James Herman Banning used pure ingenuity to build his own plane and defy the odds, becoming the first Black pilot to fly
Ages 4–8
Nestor in Portugal, land of the Discoveries
John Davidson
For the child curious about the world, this narrative journey introduces the history of Portugal and the brave explorers
Ages 6–10
Margaret and Margarita #2
My Way / A mi manera
Lynn Reiser
For children learning that being different doesn't mean you can't be friends. Discover how two unique individuals find c
Ages 3–7
Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home
Zahra Marwan
A young girl forced to leave Kuwait when her family is declared stateless searches for the meaning of home in this beaut
Ages 4–8
The Blessed Bananas
Tayyaba Syed
For the child learning to handle frustration when things don't go as planned. This gentle story explores finding peace a
Ages 4–8
Boxes for Katje
Candace Fleming
For the child learning how small acts of kindness can bridge worlds and how communities can care for one another during
Ages 5–10
The Christmas Box
Joanne Stewart Wetzel
A mysterious wooden box arrives from Japan, bringing a touch of holiday magic to a family missing their father during hi
Ages 4–8
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
Darshana Khiani
For children who need to see how creativity and grit can turn 'impossible' into reality when they lack the resources or
Ages 4–8
Men and Women Were Equals in Ancient Egypt!
Baby Professor
For the curious student learning about how society works, this book explores the surprising legal rights and social powe
Ages 6–10
Piece by Piece: Ernestine's Gift for President Roosevelt
Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Using only wood from government food crates, a young girl during the Great Depression carves a heartfelt thank-you gift
Ages 5–9
Ojiichan's Gift
Chieri Uegaki
For children navigating a grandparent's move or aging, this story shows how to preserve a deep emotional connection when
Ages 3–7
Madlenka #2
Madlenka's Dog
Peter Sís
A city block transforms into a playground for the imagination as a young girl searches for her pretend dog behind window
Ages 4–8
Warrior Queens
Warrior Queens: True Stories of Six Ancient Rebels Who Slayed History
Vicky Alvear Shecter
Six legendary women from the ancient world command armies and fight for their nations in these true stories of power, st
Ages 9–12
Bold & Brave
Kirsten Gillibrand
Vibrant colors bring to life the stories of ten suffragettes and the strong women who fought to secure the right to vote
Ages 6–9
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
Larry Dane Brimner
Archival photos and documents reveal the powerful true story of Mildred and Richard Loving and their landmark Supreme Co
Ages 10–14
Dahlia & Friends
Different Together
Jacques Bastien, Dahcia Lyons-Bastien
For the child noticing differences for the first time or wondering how they fit in, this joyful rhyme celebrates the bea
Ages 4–8
Song for the Unsung, A: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington
Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders
Bayard Rustin mentors Dr. King and organizes the 1963 March on Washington in this biography of a hero who fought for jus
Ages 6–10
Anya and the Ocean's Gift
Story Nest
For the child who feels small in a big world and needs to know that even the simplest act of kindness can have a ripple
Ages 4–8
Puffling Patrol
Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
On a rocky island near Iceland, local children venture out at night to rescue lost baby puffins and safely guide them to
Ages 6–9
Poppies of Iraq
Brigitte Findakly, Lewis Trondheim
A Christian girl grows up in Mosul during turbulent times in this graphic memoir that uses simple sketches and family ph
Ages 12–18
