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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
4–7 yrs
3283 books
8–11 yrs
1570 books
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(2267)
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(245)
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(111)
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(96)
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(72)
Middle Grade
(52)
Early Readers
(41)
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(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Queer History A to Z
Robin Stevenson
For the child curious about why we celebrate Pride or how people have fought for the right to be themselves through the
Ages 6–10
Nim and the War Effort
Milly Lee
Determined to prove her patriotism in WWII San Francisco, Nim collects newspapers while balancing her American identity
Ages 5–9
Bone Dance
Martha Brooks
Two teenagers find their lives intertwined over a shared piece of land as they navigate the complexities of adulthood an
Ages 12–18
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12–18 yrs
373 books
The Story of Sojourner Truth
Anita Crawford Clark
Isabella Bomefree escaped slavery with her infant daughter and fought a historic legal battle to recover her son before
Ages 4–8
The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
Demi
Ancient ink drawings and thoughtful verses introduce the peaceful teachings of Lao Tzu and the classic wisdom found in t
Ages 6–10
He Talks to Birds
Tyrese Gould Jacinto
For the nature-loving child who finds peace in the outdoors. This story celebrates a deep, intuitive connection with the
Ages 4–9
The Adventure of Little Giraffe Zosia
Coledown Bilingual Books
For the child exploring their cultural identity through two languages, this heartwarming tale follows a giraffe's journe
Ages 4–8
The Girl Who Spun Gold
Virginia Hamilton
For the child feeling pressure to meet impossible expectations. This West Indian Rumpelstiltskin retelling explores find
Ages 5–10
Race to the Frozen North
Catherine Johnson
For the child who thrives on true tales of grit and exploration: this accessible story restores a forgotten hero to his
Ages 8–12
The Trees of the Dancing Goats
Patricia Polacco
Trisha's family brings Hanukkah light and handmade gifts to neighbors in Michigan who are housebound by illness during t
Ages 5–10
House of Wisdom
Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
Ishaq treks across the ancient world to bring priceless manuscripts to the Caliph’s legendary library in Baghdad, the gr
Ages 7–12
Papa and Pearl
Annette M. Clayton
For the child who shares a special bond with their father or grandfather and is inspired by stories of Black excellence
Ages 4–9
The Keeping Quilt
Patricia Polacco
A single quilt travels through five generations of a Jewish family, from a voyage from Russia to weddings and the arriva
Ages 4–10
Black Children Speak
Good Li'l Boys and Girls from the Tar Heel State of North Carolina
Sharon Kaye Hunt
For the child who takes pride in where they come from, this rhyming celebration of North Carolina fosters a sense of loc
Ages 3–8
Music in Comics
Queen in Comics!
Sophie Blitman, Emmanuel Marie
Marie Laveau rises to fame in 19th-century New Orleans as a powerful herbalist, midwife, and legendary Voodoo practition
Ages 10–15
Viva Frida!
Yuyi Morales
The vibrant world of Frida Kahlo comes to life through lush illustrations that show how the artist transformed laughter,
Ages 4–8
Biographies
All About Martin Luther King Jr.
Baby Professor
For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this simple biography introduces the life of a hero who fought for
Ages 5–8
My Name Is Not Easy
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Three Iñupiaq brothers struggle to hold onto their culture and family bonds after being sent away to a remote Alaskan bo
Ages 12–18
Lei and the Fire Goddess
Malia Maunakea
Twelve-year-old Anna must embrace her Hawaiian roots and battle mythical creatures to break a curse after accidentally o
Ages 8–12
Junie Fern #1
Junie Fern's Samhain Spell
Jessica Suzanne
Junie Fern hopes for a ghostly encounter on Samhain, but she soon discovers that the real magic of the night lies in the
Ages 4–8
Puck of Pook's Hill #1
Puck of Pook's Hill
Rudyard Kipling
Two children performing Shakespeare in the woods accidentally summon Puck, the ancient spirit of English folklore, who i
Ages 9–13
Graphic Science Biographies #4
Avicenna and the Book of Medicine
Jordi Bayarri
Journey through the Islamic Golden Age with Avicenna, the brilliant physician who traveled across lands to compile the w
Ages 8–12
Isabella & Chloe #1
Chloe's Secrets / Los secretos de Chloe
Maria Retana, Miles Last
Seven-year-old Chloe shares her powerful story of family unity and sacrifice while living through the era of slavery in
Ages 9–12
Native American Legends #1
The First Strawberries
Joseph Bruchac
The Sun heals a quarrel between the first man and woman by bringing sweet strawberries up from the earth in this gentle
Ages 4–8
