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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Lapin Plays Possum
Sharon Arms Doucet
Cleverness takes center stage in these Creole trickster tales where the small outsmart the big using nothing but their w
Ages 5–10
Gathering the Sun: an Alphabet in Spanish and English
Alma Flor Ada
For children exploring their roots or learning a second language, this poetic alphabet celebrates the dignity of farm wo
Ages 5–10
The Three Princes of Serendip: New Tellings of Old Tales for Everyone
Rodaan Al Galidi
For children ready to move beyond basic fairy tales toward stories that celebrate wit, problem-solving, and the power of
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
398 books
To the Mountaintop
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
A courageous young woman steps onto the University of Georgia campus to face segregation firsthand during a pivotal mome
Ages 12–18
We Are Cousins / Somos Primos
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Bilingual text and gentle humor capture the noisy, affectionate, and joyful energy of a group of cousins spending time t
Ages 3–7
Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee
Rita Williams-Garcia
The daily ritual of combing and beading hair transforms into a rhythmic, high-energy game of chase between a mother and
Ages 3–7
Irena's Children
Tilar J. Mazzeo
Working with the Polish resistance, Irena Sendler risks everything to smuggle hundreds of Jewish children to safety duri
Ages 10–14
Goha The Wise Fool
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Handsewn tapestries bring to life the clever and humorous tales of Goha, a character who proves that sometimes a fool is
Ages 6–10
It Began with a Page
Kyo Maclear
A pioneering Japanese American artist uses soft watercolors to show how she brought diverse faces to the world of childr
Ages 4–9
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
Michelle Markel
Immigrant Clara Lemlich transforms from an overworked factory seamstress into a bold labor leader during the historic sh
Ages 5–9
Fortune Cookie Fortunes
Grace Lin
Paper slips inside fortune cookies provide a warm lens through which a young girl observes her family and the small wond
Ages 4–8
The Matzo Ball Boy
Lisa Shulman
For children exploring their cultural heritage through familiar tales, this Yiddish-inflected story brings a flavorful J
Ages 4–8
The Soccer Fence
Phil Bildner
Vibrant illustrations follow a boy in Apartheid-era South Africa who dreams of playing soccer on the field just beyond t
Ages 6–10
Only One Cowry
Phillis Gershator
A clever young trader uses sharp wits and a series of smart exchanges to find a bride for the king using nothing more th
Ages 4–8
Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939–1944
Aranka Siegal
A young girl named Piri navigates her childhood as a Hungarian Jew during the Nazi occupation in this Newbery Honor-winn
Ages 10–15
Holidays
Valentine's Day
Terri Sievert
Trace the history of Valentine’s Day from its ancient roots to the modern ways we share love and friendship with cards a
Ages 5–8
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
For the child who feels small when others struggle to say their name correctly, this story transforms names into beautif
Ages 4–8
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip
Gaylia Taylor
A clever chef transforms a kitchen frustration into the crunchy invention of the potato chip, brought to life through ex
Ages 6–10
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
Doreen Rappaport
Vivid illustrations bring to life the 144-year struggle for the vote, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the determined w
Ages 6–10
Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights
Deborah Kops
Alice Paul used fierce political skill and passion to fight for the 19th Amendment, changing the course of history for A
Ages 10–14
The Most Magnificent Mosque
Ann Jungman
For the child noticing differences in how families pray, this story of three boys in medieval Spain shows how friendship
Ages 5–9
Dear Ellen Bee
Mary E. Lyons, Muriel M. Branch
An unlikely duo consisting of a former slave and her former owner risk everything to gather intelligence in the heart of
Ages 10–14
Enchantment of the World
Brazil
Ann Heinrichs
For the curious student researching a country report or wanting to explore life in the Southern Hemisphere: a comprehens
Ages 8–12
The Story of Christmas
Vivian French
For parents seeking a gentle way to share the religious origins of Christmas through a calming, easy to understand retel
Ages 3–7
