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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)
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3–5
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9–12
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Ruby's Wish
Shirin Yim Bridges
In a time when most girls are kept at home, Ruby dares to dream of the same university education offered to her brothers
Ages 5–9
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about how art can tell a story, this vibrant biography explores Diego Rivera's legacy and how he w
Ages 6–10
All the Way to Havana
Margarita Engle
For the child who loves tinkering and machines, this rhythmic journey celebrates the ingenuity and deep family bonds fou
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
373 books
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Duncan Tonatiuh
For children curious about the history behind the skeletons of Day of the Dead, this vibrant biography explores how one
Ages 6–10
Being Home
Traci Sorell
A Cherokee girl leaves the city behind to find a new rhythm and a sense of belonging among her community and ancestral l
Ages 4–8
Ten Blocks to the Big Wok: A Chinatown Counting Book
Ying-Hwa Hu
For children curious about different cultures, this vibrant walk through Chinatown builds early math skills while celebr
Ages 4–8
Mi papá es un agrícola/My Father, the Farmworker
J. Román Pérez Varela
For the child whose parent works long, grueling hours away from home. This bilingual tribute builds pride and dignity in
Ages 4–8
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about family far away, this vibrant exchange between cousins shows how two different worlds can fe
Ages 4–8
Snapshots from the Wedding
Gary Soto
Maya the flower girl leads a vivid tour of a Mexican American wedding, from the solemn church procession to the last sle
Ages 4–8
Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
George Ancona
For the child curious about how different cultures honor those they have lost. This photographic journey explores the jo
Ages 6–10
Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail
Lesléa Newman
For the child waiting for a holiday miracle. A boy at a warm Seder and a lonely kitten outside find a connection in this
Ages 4–8
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales
Virginia Hamilton
A rich tapestry of African American identity unfolds through these legendary folktales, magical fairy stories, and inspi
Ages 8–12
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell
River is still recovering from an illness and cannot dance this year, but she discovers the healing power of watching he
Ages 4–8
In Daddy's Arms I am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Javaka Steptoe
Award-winning art and words honor the African American experience by celebrating the strength, height, and enduring love
Ages 4–8
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for Abraham Lincoln
Margarita Engle
For the child finding their way in a new place. This lyrical story shows how a young girl's passion for music helps her
Ages 4–8
Only This Beautiful Moment
Abdi Nazemian
For teens exploring how their family's past shapes their present, this multi-generational story explores finding your tr
Ages 14–18
Sukey and the Mermaid
Robert D. San Souci
For the child feeling overlooked at home or dealing with an unkind family member. This West African-influenced tale offe
Ages 5–10
Little Sumo #1
Sumo Colors
Sanae Ishida
For the parent wanting to introduce colors through a unique cultural lens, these whimsical sumo wrestlers make learning
Ages 0–3
Huda F #2
Huda F Cares?
Huda Fahmy
A 24-hour road trip to Disney World forces Huda to balance her self-consciousness about public prayers with the unexpect
Ages 10–15
American Girl Mysteries
The Silent Stranger
Janet Beeler Shaw
For the child learning to approach those who seem different with a kind heart and a curious mind.
Ages 8–12
Big Bushy Mustache
Gary Soto
Ricky wants to look just like his father, but when the mustache from his school costume goes missing, he needs a little
Ages 4–8
The Golden Name Day #1
The Golden Name Day
Jennie D. Lindquist
A young girl moves to Sweden to live with her grandparents and embarks on a heartfelt search to find a name day of her o
Ages 8–12
Becoming Naomi León
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Naomi’s quiet life at the trailer park is upended when her mother returns, sparking a journey to Mexico to find her voic
Ages 8–12
Native Peoples
The Coast Miwok
Kim Covert
Vibrant customs and family life take center stage in this look at the history and enduring presence of the Coast Miwok p
Ages 7–10
