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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,600 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+
Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers
Michael L. Cooper
For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at
Ages 10–14
Recipe for Adventure #5
Rio de Janeiro!
Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty
Magical ingredients whisk Alfie and Emilia away to Rio de Janeiro to taste local flavors, hear vibrant music, and dance
Ages 7–10
What's the Big Deal About #1
Freedom
Ruby Shamir
For the child asking what it means to be a 'free country.' This gentle history explains the struggle and triumph behind
Ages 4–8
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Why Not, Lafayette?
Jean Fritz
A spirited French nobleman crosses the ocean to fight for liberty, becoming a hero of democratic revolutions on two diff
Ages 10–14
Graphic History
Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
Blake A. Hoena
Battle the freezing elements in this graphic novel biography of the courageous explorer who reached the North Pole along
Ages 8–12
Lincoln Mendoza #2
Pacific Crossing
Gary Soto
While studying kempo in Japan for the summer, Lincoln bonds with his host brother over baseball and family while learnin
Ages 10–14
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London
For the child curious about the rhythms of nature and the stories behind the changing seasons, as told through the indig
Ages 4–10
Ghost Squad
Claribel A. Ortega
For the child who cherishes family stories and isn't afraid of things that go bump in the night, this spooky adventure c
Ages 8–12
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Matatuhi
Robyn Kahukiwa
A school trip to a museum changes everything for Mata as she begins to uncover the hidden stories and vibrant history of
Ages 5–10
Great Black Heroes
Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Wade Hudson
For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr
Ages 6–9
My Loves Me
My Tutu Loves Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the little one who shares a special bond with their grandmother, this gentle story uses the Hawaiian term Tutu to ce
Ages 1–5
The Marrow Thieves #2
Hunting by Stars
Cherie Dimaline
For the teenager grappling with how to maintain their integrity and identity when faced with systemic cruelty and the we
Ages 14–18
Coyote Walks on Two Legs A Book of Navajo Myths and Legends
Gerald Hausman
Coyote the trickster wanders through a series of Navajo myths, where his mischievous schemes often lead to unexpected le
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child who loves to sing, dance, and tell stories, this biography follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's path from a creati
Ages 8–12
A Shaker's Dozen
Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen
For the curious child who loves to count and explore how things were made in the past. This beautiful book introduces Sh
Ages 4–8
Tangled Threads: A Hmong Girl's Story
Pegi Deitz Shea
Thirteen-year-old Mai Yang leaves a Thai refugee camp for Rhode Island, balancing the lure of American pop culture with
Ages 10–14
The Python of Pura Malai and Other Stories
Carl Muller
For the nature-loving child who is curious about the wild world, these stories explore the beauty and drama of Sri Lanka
Ages 8–12
Dewey the Library Cat #3
Dewey's Christmas at the Library
Vicki Myron, Bret Witter
Dewey the library cat discovers a bright red ball of yarn and finds his own special way to join in the festive fun of de
Ages 3–6
When You Wish Upon a Lantern
Gloria Chao
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the tricky path back to a lost friendship while hono
Ages 12–18
Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids #4
Berlin
Marilyn Trueluck
For the child preparing for a family trip or curious about the world, this guide uses bright photos and simple facts to
Ages 4–9
Masked Hero
Shan Woo Liu, Kaili Liu Gormley
For the child curious about why we wear masks or how inventions happen, this biography follows a doctor who used science
Ages 4–8
MIT Kids Press: Black Innovators
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez
For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t
Ages 6–10
Uno Más, One More
Silvia López
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go as planned, this rhythmic tale shows how patience and help from o
Ages 4–8
