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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,601 books
0–3 yrs
851 books
4–7 yrs
3412 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Beggar in the Blanket
Gail B. Graham
For children exploring their heritage or looking for stories where kindness and cleverness triumph over greed and injust
Ages 8–12
Immigrant Kids
Russell Freedman
Young newcomers in the early 1900s face crowded cities and hard labor in this moving look at the grit and hope required
Ages 8–12
When Lightning Comes in a Jar
Patricia Polacco
For the child visiting relatives at a big family reunion or discovering the quiet magic of a summer night spent catching
Ages 4–8
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My First Holiday
Holi
Ranjeeta Ramkumar
For children curious about global traditions, this vibrant guide introduces the joy, history, and colorful celebrations
Ages 5–8
A Muslim Book of... #2
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes
Hena Khan
For parents seeking to introduce children to the beauty of Islamic culture and the joy of finding math in the world thro
Ages 3–7
Luba and the Wren
Patricia Polacco
Luba rescues a magical bird only to find her parents' growing greed for bigger and better things testing the limits of h
Ages 5–9
My Little Pony #4
The Reason for the Season
Louise Alexander
For children learning to navigate different family traditions, this story explores how to blend diverse ways of celebrat
Ages 5–8
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
James Sturm
Even with Jim Crow laws standing in his way, Satchel Paige rises to become a world-class athlete in this fictionalized a
Ages 9–14
Papa's Latkes
Michelle Edwards
Papa and his daughters navigate their first Hanukkah without Mama, trying their best to keep her memory alive while maki
Ages 4–8
Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids
Peru
Marilyn Trueluck
For the curious young explorer eager to see the world. This introductory guide uses simple language and vibrant visuals
Ages 4–8
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
The Family Table
Houghton Mifflin
Grandma shares the history of her dining table, showing how a single piece of furniture can hold a lifetime of family st
Ages 6–8
When We Were Alone
David A. Robertson
A grandmother in her garden shares memories of a residential school, explaining how she held onto her language and cultu
Ages 4–8
The Log of Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage, Spring, Summer, and Fall 1492
Christopher Columbus, Steve Lowe
For the curious student exploring primary sources, this adaptation of Columbus's journals reveals the uncertainty and wo
Ages 7–11
Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence
John Duggleby
For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou
Ages 9–12
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom
For the child exploring their family's roots and the deep connection between personal identity, heritage, and the natura
Ages 4–8
Code Talker
Joseph Bruchac
Ned Begay turns a forbidden language into a secret weapon when he joins the Marines to send unbreakable codes during Wor
Ages 12–17
Someone Named Eva
Joan M. Wolf
After her village is destroyed, a young girl is taken to be raised by a stranger's family and must fight to hold onto he
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Is Chloe Kim?
Stefanie Loh
For the young athlete who needs to see how hard work and family support turn a passion into Olympic gold.
Ages 8–12
Petra Luna #2
The Other Side of the River
Alda P. Dobbs
For the child adjusting to a major move or seeking their place in a new community, this moving story explores finding ho
Ages 8–12
Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel
Gigi Amateau
For the teen processing the weight of history and the moral necessity of standing up against systemic injustice, even wh
Ages 12–18
American Symbols
The Liberty Bell
Debbie L. Yanuck
For the young student curious about America's past, this book uses simple text and real photos to explain why a cracked
Ages 5–8
Scholastic Biography
Rosa Parks: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of a Movement
Camilla Wilson
For the child curious about standing up for what is right. Discover the courage of Rosa Parks and how one quiet act of d
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Kamala Harris
DK Publishing
For the child curious about the people who lead our country. This early reader introduces Kamala Harris's journey from a
Ages 5–8
Cute Grandparent Books
My Abuelita Loves Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the family wanting to nurture a bond across languages, this sweet bilingual tale celebrates the special love between
Ages 0–3
