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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
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Usborne Young Reading: True Stories
Martin Luther King
Rob Lloyd Jones
For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word
Ages 7–10
And Then Comes... #2
And Then Comes Christmas
Tom Brenner
For the family eagerly counting down to December, this lyrical book captures the magical transition from crisp autumn da
Ages 4–8
Recipe for Adventure #4
New Orleans!
Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty
For the young explorer with a big appetite, this magical journey brings the vibrant flavors and soulful sounds of New Or
Ages 7–10
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Strega Nona #8
Strega Nona's Harvest
Tomie dePaola
For the child learning that following instructions matters, or the family looking to celebrate the abundance of a shared
Ages 4–8
The Night Before #5
The Night Before Lunar New Year
Natasha Wing
For children who love festive traditions but feel overwhelmed by loud celebrations, this story offers a cozy way to prep
Ages 4–8
Confucius: Chinese Philosopher and Teacher
Michael Burgan, Julie A. Gassman, Svetlana A. Zhurkin, Bobbie Nuytten
For the student who loves visuals and history, this graphic biography explores how one teacher's ideas about respect and
Ages 8–13
Tae's Sonata
Haemi Balgassi
Eighth-grader Tae faces a nerve-wracking challenge: she must complete a project about her homeland alongside the most po
Ages 10–14
Sarang Saves the School
Korena Di Roma Howley
For the child who wants to help their community and the family who cherishes the wisdom of elders. A young girl finds a
Ages 4–8
Steve Goes to Carnival
Joshua Button, Robyn Wells
For the child who misses a special friend when they are apart, this vibrant adventure celebrates the deep bonds of frien
Ages 4–8
The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Mitali Perkins, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta
For children exploring how their cultural heritage and personal passions fit together within their community.
Ages 8–12
Home on the Range: John A. Lomax and His Cowboy Songs
Deborah Hopkinson
John Lomax treks across the country to preserve the musical heart of the American West, capturing the lyrics of famous c
Ages 6–10
My Australian Story #12
The Melting Pot
Christopher Cheng
For the child grappling with being an outsider or navigating a mixed heritage, this diary explores finding a sense of be
Ages 9–13
The Sun Shines Everywhere
Mary Ann Hoberman
For children starting to notice differences in the world around them, this rhyming journey shows how the same sun warms
Ages 3–6
Teens Around the World
Teens in England
Elizabeth Willingham
For the curious middle schooler wondering what life is like for kids across the ocean, this guide explores the school da
Ages 11–15
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
The Gold-Threaded Dress #2
The Quail Club
Carolyn Marsden
Fifth-grader Oy dreams of performing a traditional Thai dance at the talent show, but a bossy friend insists on an Ameri
Ages 8–12
The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
Gay Matthaei, Jewel H. Grutman
Follow the journey of a Lakota man who travels through America and Europe as a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Sho
Ages 8–12
Leaving Gee's Bend
Irene Latham
Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the
Ages 8–12
First Facts: Holidays
Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death
Amanda Doering Tourville
For children curious about global traditions, this gentle introduction explores how families honor their ancestors with
Ages 6–9
Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli
For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole at a new school, or anyone who has ever had their name mispron
Ages 4–8
Trouble in Timbuktu
Cristina Kessler
Twelve-year-old Ayisha defies ancient social traditions to race across Timbuktu and stop thieves from stealing a pricele
Ages 10–14
Hajj
Golriz Golkar
For the curious student who wants to understand the meaning behind the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and the sacred ritual
Ages 6–9
Lizzie McGuire Junior Novels #18
The Importance of Being Gordo
Disney Book Group
For the child balancing new responsibilities and personal identity as they grow up, this story explores friendship and t
Ages 8–12
Chicken Sunday
Patricia Polacco
Three children set out to create beautiful Pysanky eggs to sell so they can buy a special thank-you gift for their neigh
Ages 5–9
