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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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Biographies for Kids
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
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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: A Cherokee Story
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
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
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
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
