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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Little Night
written and ill. by Yuyi Morales
For children who resist the transition to sleep, this poetic tale transforms the evening routine into a magical game of
Ages 3–6
Bicycle, The: How an Act of Kindness Changed a Young Refugee's Life
Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar
A young Kurdish refugee struggles to feel at home in a new land until a neighbor’s gift of a bicycle offers a sense of f
Ages 4–8
The Blind Hunter
Kristina Rodanas
A wise elder who cannot see teaches a young hunter how to truly observe the world around him.
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
398 books
A Traveling Photographer
The Mysteries of Angkor Wat
Richard Sobol
Ancient ruins hold clues to the lives of the Khmer people. Stunning photographs capture a photographer's journey through
Ages 8–12
My Colors, My World / Mis Colores, Mi Mundo
Maya Christina Gonzalez
Maya looks beyond the desert dust to find a vibrant world of purple sand and yellow sun in this luminous, bilingual cele
Ages 4–8
Mama Mable's All-Gal Big Band Jazz Extravaganza!
Annie Sieg
While men were away at war, these talented women grabbed their instruments and took center stage to keep the music playi
Ages 4–8
The Pesky Bird
Marianne Markarian
Twelve-year-old Mariam faces a frustrating turning point in her Armenian village when she is suddenly told that climbing
Ages 7–12
Sasha's Matrioshka Dolls
Jana Dillon
Traditional folk art brings to life the quiet warmth of a grandfather's love as he carves a special set of nesting dolls
Ages 4–8
Kalyna
Pam Clark
For the child feeling out of place or facing a big move, this story follows a young girl's journey to preserve her herit
Ages 9–14
Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown, The
Andrew Yang
Two friends lean on each other while navigating the intense pressure of college admissions and their families' high hope
Ages 12–18
Finding Our Way
René Saldaña, Jr.
Life in a Texas-Mexican community unfolds through eleven moving stories about the challenges and triumphs of growing up.
Ages 12–17
Subway Sonata
Patricia Lakin
The hum of the tracks and the rhythm of the commuters inspire four different riders to turn their New York City subway t
Ages 4–8
Water Rolls, Water Rises/El Agua Rueda, El Agua Sube
Pat Mora
Rhythmic verses in English and Spanish flow across the page to honor the beauty, movement, and life-giving power of wate
Ages 4–8
The Rhino in Right Field
Stacy DeKeyser
Twelve-year-old Nick balances baseball dreams with his immigrant father's expectations while dodging a literal rhinocero
Ages 8–12
Ginger Foglesong Guy Bilingual Books
Días y días / Days and Days
Ginger Foglesong Guy
Lively pastel drawings bring seasonal traditions to life in both English and Spanish as children play through the changi
Ages 2–5
Disney Mulan
Before the Sword
Grace Lin
Mulan believes her sister is the more worthy daughter, but a quest alongside immortal allies helps her find the bravery
Ages 8–12
Animal Friends: A Global Celebration of Children and Animals
Maya Ajmera, John D. Ivanko
Small hands and furry paws meet in this global tour of children from many different cultures bonded by the love of their
Ages 0–3
Fred Bowen Sports Story
Hardcourt Comeback
Fred Bowen
Trace the history of basketball from its humble beginnings with peach baskets to the legendary eras of greats like Bird
Ages 8–12
Inventions of Ancient China
N/A
Intricate illustrations reveal the groundbreaking foundations of medicine and architecture developed in ancient China.
Ages 8–12
The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale
Charly Palmer
A neighborhood basketball team embarks on an amazing season defined by teamwork and unsung heroes in this tall tale illu
Ages 4–8
Maggie's Amerikay
Barbara Timberlake Russell
In the bustling streets of 1900s New Orleans, a newly arrived Irish girl and a local Black boy discover they both have b
Ages 6–10
Tanuki's Gift
Tim Myers
Gentle mixed-media illustrations bring to life the quiet, unfolding friendship between a Buddhist priest and a wild tanu
Ages 4–8
Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Nancy Churnin
Charlie Sifford faces down unfair rules and closed doors to become the very first African American golfer to break the s
Ages 5–9
Johnny Kaw
Devin Scillian
Meet Johnny Kaw, the giant of the plains who can tame a wild tornado and carve out the Rocky Mountains with his bare han
Ages 4–8
