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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Sweet Potato Pie
Kathleen D. Lindsey
For the family facing tough times together, this story shows how creativity, hard work, and a secret family recipe can t
Ages 5–10
Breaking to the Beat!
Linda J. Acevedo
For the child who expresses themselves through movement and needs to see how finding their own rhythm can lead to someth
Ages 4–8
Biographies for Kids
All About Rosa Parks
Baby Professor
One woman's refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparks a movement that changes the course of American history forever.
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
398 books
Bebop Express
H. L. Panahi
For the child who loves the rhythmic chug of a train and the soulful beat of a drum, this jazzy ride celebrates musical
Ages 3–8
Krik? Krak!
Edwidge Danticat
Nine haunting stories follow Haitian women across generations as they navigate the echoes of history, loss, and the stre
Ages 14–18
Stompin' at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller
Norma Miller
A young girl from Harlem dances her way into history as a pioneer of the Lindy Hop in this true story of jazz legend Nor
Ages 8–12
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Anne Digby
For the child curious about their roots and the history of migration. This story explores the journey and enduring herit
Ages 9–14
More Than Anything Else
Marie Bradby
Working long hours at the saltworks is hard, but nine-year-old Booker holds tight to a single, burning desire: the chanc
Ages 5–9
Quran Stories for Kids
Zayan Hassan
For parents seeking to introduce their children to the foundational moral lessons and historical figures of the Quran th
Ages 4–10
A Different Spirit
Howard Blas, Ilana Trachtman
For families looking to see how a child with different abilities can thrive within sacred traditions, this story follows
Ages 5–9
Goal!!! #1
Goal!!!
Lydia Williams
For the child who loves to play and needs to see that big dreams can start in small, dusty places. Perfect for building
Ages 4–8
Red Bird Sings
Gina Capaldi, Q. L. Pearce
For the child who feels caught between different worlds or is searching for the courage to stand up for their heritage a
Ages 7–12
Black Heroes Of The Wild West
James Otis Smith
For the curious reader who loves true adventures and wants to see the real, diverse faces that shaped the American front
Ages 8–12
The Boy Who Learned to Help
Devika Ganesh
Travel back to ancient India to witness how a young Brahmin named Chanakya rose to become the legendary chief advisor to
Ages 4–8
Jember
Beserat Debebe
For the child looking to see themselves as the hero of their own story, this graphic novel brings a fresh, powerful pers
Ages 9–14
The Torah for Kids
Noam V Hadar
For children exploring their Jewish identity or learning about the diverse ways the Torah is honored, this guide introdu
Ages 7–12
Ola's Day
Ekom Ugwu
For the child curious about daily life in different cultures, this story celebrates the joy and rhythm of a young girl's
Ages 3–7
Pajaro Verde / The Green Bird
Joe Hayes
Rooted in the folklore of the American Southwest, these bilingual stories bring traditional tales of magic and wisdom to
Ages 7–11
Native American History for Kids
Karen Bush Gibson
For the curious child who wants to look beyond the myths and learn the real, diverse histories of Indigenous peoples thr
Ages 9–12
Green Was My Forest
Edna Iturralde
For children discovering that our planet's diversity is worth protecting. These stories connect young readers to the liv
Ages 8–12
On the Trapline
David A. Robertson
For the child curious about their family roots or connecting with a grandparent's history through a meaningful journey i
Ages 4–8
The Island-Below-the-Star #2
Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves
James Rumford
Landing on the untouched shores of Hawaii, young Manu finds his fear of the new island transformed by a special bond wit
Ages 5–10
Back to Bible School
Ricky Jackson Pitts
For the child curious about history and faith. This look at Frederick Douglass's early life explores how learning to rea
Ages 6–10
Joe Louis, My Champion
William Miller
Listening to the heavyweight championship on the radio, a young boy finds the inspiration to keep trying and realizes he
Ages 6–10
