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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Tiger and Turtle
James Rumford
For children learning that some things are more beautiful when shared, this rhythmic fable shows how fighting over a pri
Ages 4–8
Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander
What Is Asian-Black Solidarity?
Virginia Loh-Hagan
For the middle-grade student curious about social justice: discover the powerful history and ongoing impact of Asian and
Ages 9–13
DK Readers
African Adventure
Deborah Lock
Travel across Kenya on a vibrant safari to meet local people, hear ancient stories, and witness the incredible wildlife
Ages 8–11
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America Alive: A History
Jean Karl
Follow the timeline of the United States as it evolves from early settlements to the late twentieth century.
Ages 8–12
Forever Four #1
Leading Ladies
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the young girl looking for role models and the historical inspiration to lead, this collection profiles women who sh
Ages 8–12
Sebastian: A Book about Bach
Jeanette Winter
For the child who loves making things and needs to see how practice and passion turn a small spark of talent into a life
Ages 4–8
Noah's Ark
Jerry Pinkney
Lush watercolor illustrations bring the classic story of a great flood and a floating sanctuary for every animal on Eart
Ages 4–8
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young movie buff who wants to see how women broke barriers and shaped the silver screen from behind and in front
Ages 10–18
Spilled Water
Sally Grindley
Eleven-year-old Lu Si-yan fights to maintain her hope and resilience after being sold into domestic service and forced t
Ages 10–14
The Mountains of Tibet
Mordicai Gerstein
A Tibetan woodcutter faces a profound choice after he dies: find peace in heaven or select a new life anywhere in the va
Ages 4–9
Daughter of War
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
History comes alive through the personal diaries of girls witnessing major Canadian events, from the North-West Rebellio
Ages 12–16
Farmer George Plants a New Nation
Peggy Thomas
For the child curious about how great leaders spend their quiet time, this biography reveals George Washington's passion
Ages 7–10
Once Upon a Book
Grace Lin, Kate Messner
Alice steps right into the pages of her favorite book, riding camels through deserts and swimming under the sea before r
Ages 4–8
Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence
Deloris Jordan
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to keep practicing when things get tough. This story shows how Michael Jor
Ages 4–8
Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War
Kathy Henderson
Lugalbanda, the youngest of eight brothers in ancient Sumer, must use his wits and courage to survive a war and fulfill
Ages 8–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality
Jonah Winter
For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this courtroom framed biography shows how one girl from Brooklyn changed
Ages 6–9
Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
Robert Byrd
Learn how a curious printer and scientist became an electrical wizard and world-renowned statesman through detailed art
Ages 7–12
It Rained Warm Bread
Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet
The true story of a young man’s survival in concentration camps is told through haunting free verse and sepia illustrati
Ages 10–14
Story of Little Babaji, The
Helen Bannerman
Four hungry tigers are no match for a clever boy in this rhythmic, classic tale of quick thinking and jungle bravery.
Ages 3–7
Little Owl Indian
Hetty Burlingame Beatty
For the child discovering their own strength through nature and responsibility. A young boy's love for his forest home i
Ages 4–8
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
David A. Adler
Gertrude Ederle refused to believe she was the weaker sex. After nearly drowning as a child, she trained until she conqu
Ages 6–10
Thanksgiving in the White House
Gary Hines
For the child with a big heart for animals who wants to stand up for what is right, even when it means challenging the a
Ages 4–9
Tales of Young Americans
Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem
Gloria Whelan
For the child who marvels at how things are built, this story explores the grit and teamwork required to connect worlds
Ages 6–10
Ink and Ashes
Valynne E. Maetani
For the teenager navigating the shock of family secrets and the complexity of cultural identity when the past suddenly f
Ages 12–17
