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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
13+
Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
William Elliot Griffis
The Low Countries come to life through traditional epics and oral legends passed down through generations in Belgium, Lu
Ages 7–12
Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!
Cari Best
For children who want to show love through actions rather than objects, exploring how to honor a grandparent with a gift
Ages 4–8
Leave That Cricket Be, Alan Lee
Barbara Ann Porte
Alan Lee catches a singing cricket in a jar, but he soon realizes that to hear the cricket's true song, he must understa
Ages 4–8
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Me and Muhammad Ali
Jabari Asim
For the child who needs a boost of confidence. Discover how a brief moment with a hero can help a young boy find his own
Ages 4–8
Multiracial Families
Connor Stratton
For children beginning to notice that families can be made of many different backgrounds, this book offers a warm and cl
Ages 5–8
King for a Day
Rukhsana Khan
High above the streets of Lahore, Malik masters the skies in a thrilling kite battle during the spring festival of Basan
Ages 4–9
Welcoming Babies
Margy Burns Knight
For children curious about how different cultures honor a new arrival. This gentle look at global traditions helps littl
Ages 3–8
Mabuhay!
Zachary Sterling
JJ and Althea just want to fit in, but they soon find that their mother's Filipino folklore stories are the only things
Ages 8–12
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
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
