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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3416 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Yasuke The Black Samurai
Kofi Johnson
A legendary traveler from a distant land uses his immense strength and loyalty to become a respected samurai under a pow
Ages 6–11
The Glory Field
Walter Dean Myers
For the reader exploring how the threads of the past shape the present, this multigenerational epic follows one family's
Ages 12–18
Where Am I From?
Platon Street Artist
Children from all over the world join together to solve a riddle about identity in this bilingual story illustrated with
Ages 3–10
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Who Will You Be?
Andrea Pippins
For parents reflecting on their child's future, this lyrical story celebrates how a child's identity is shaped by the lo
Ages 3–7
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know
Brittany Luby
Summer blueberries, autumn bears, and spring peepers fill the air as a child and grandmother track the changing seasons
Ages 3–7
The Gaither Sisters #3
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Rita Williams-Garcia
Three sisters travel to Oakland in 1968 to visit their mother and find themselves in the middle of a summer that changes
Ages 8–12
A Picture Book Biography
A Picture Book of Sacagawea
David A. Adler
From her capture as a young girl to her vital role guiding Lewis and Clark to the Pacific, Sacagawea serves as a symbol
Ages 5–9
What the Moon Saw
Laura Resau
Fourteen-year-old Clara travels to the mountains of Oaxaca to meet her grandparents and discovers a world of spirit wate
Ages 10–14
Everyday Black #1
Everyday Black: Disability
Alexis Toliver
For children and families looking to see themselves reflected in stories that celebrate the intersection of Black identi
Ages 5–10
The Partition Project
Saadia Faruqi
Resentful of sharing her room with her grandmother, Mahnoor picks up a camera and uncovers the gripping story of her fam
Ages 8–12
Way Up and Over Everything
Alice McGill
For the child learning about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of folk tales to offer hope during times o
Ages 6–10
Light for all
Margarita Engle
Hopes, dreams, and determination shine through in this vibrant tribute to the generations of immigrants who built and sh
Ages 4–9
King Solomon's Elephantine Island Secret
Aubree Duquesnay, Caleb Serrant, Chloe Serrant
Students at Elephantine Academy discover their lessons in biology and history are actually training for a global battle
Ages 10–15
Sundust
Zeke Peña
Two siblings hop over a rock wall into a vast desert world where turtle shells and prickly trees become gateways for the
Ages 4–8
Sita: The Divine Journey from Earth to Earth
Dhiraj Navlakhe
From her miraculous discovery in a golden casket to her trials in the forest, follow the resilient spirit of Sita in thi
Ages 12–18
Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band
Christian Staebler, Sonia Paoloni
Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas took the Sunset Strip by storm, blending rock and roll with Native American pride as they r
Ages 12–18
Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street
Leo Politi
For the child preparing to lead a special ceremony or performance, this gentle story celebrates the beauty of tradition
Ages 4–8
Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic
Ginnie Lo
What starts as a family picnic centered around soybeans found growing in Illinois blossoms into a beloved annual traditi
Ages 5–9
Ebony Book of Black Achievement
Margaret Peters
For the child curious about the unsung heroes of history, this collection introduces trailblazers who changed the world
Ages 8–13
Family Reunion
Chad Richardson, Dad Richardson
For the child preparing to meet a sea of new faces at a large family event, this story turns the nerves of travel into t
Ages 4–9
An Anishinaabe Christmas
Wab Kinew
For the family looking to weave indigenous values into their holiday celebrations, this story connects modern travel wit
Ages 3–7
Ms. Africa: Profiles of Modern African Women
Louise Crane
For the child curious about global history and the powerful women who shaped it. Introduce your reader to 13 real-life t
Ages 9–13
The Egg Tree
Katherine Milhous
Katy discovers hand-painted treasures in the attic, sparking a beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of hanging eggs fr
Ages 4–8
A Story, a Story
Gail E. Haley
The Sky God owns all the stories in the world until a clever man sets out on a quest to win them back for the people bel
Ages 4–8
