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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
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Donald Crews
Bigmama's
Donald Crews
Summer in the country means catching up with relatives and finding the familiar comfort of Bigmama's house exactly the w
Ages 4–8
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
For children processing the concept of unfairness or the value of freedom. This moving true story honors the courage req
Ages 5–9
The Jumbies #2
Rise of the Jumbies
Tracey Baptiste
Mistrusted for being half-jumbie, Corinne must travel across the ocean to the sea-ruler's realm to rescue missing childr
Ages 8–12
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Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
Neal Shusterman
Jewish folklore and surreal imagery weave together five powerful stories of resistance and heroism during the darkest ho
Ages 12–18
My Pig Amarillo
Satomi Ichikawa
Pablito misses his lost pet pig, Amarillo, and decides to fly a kite into the Guatemalan sky to send a message of love t
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Is Michelle Obama?
Megan Stine, Who HQ
Michelle Robinson grew up in a close-knit Chicago family and studied her way to the Ivy League before becoming a transfo
Ages 8–12
Dogsong
Gary Paulsen
Russel Susskit leaves behind the noise of snow machines to take a team of dogs on an epic journey across the ice in sear
Ages 11–15
Holidays Around the Year #4
On Purim
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
Follow one family as they prepare for Purim, sharing the vibrant costumes, special treats, and meaningful traditions tha
Ages 4–8
Who Got Game? #1
Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!
Derrick Barnes
A teenage girl strikes out Babe Ruth and African American pioneers integrate teams long before Jackie Robinson in this c
Ages 8–12
Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
Reeve Lindbergh
Bessie Coleman travels from the cotton fields of Texas to the open skies in this rhyming account of the first African Am
Ages 4–9
Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o
Sulwe feels different because her skin is the color of midnight, but a journey through the stars helps her see her own u
Ages 4–8
Finish the Fight!
Veronica Chambers, Jennifer Schuessler, Amisha Padnani, Jennifer Harlan, Sandra E. Garcia, Vivian Wang
Diverse heroines come to the forefront in these true stories of the women who fought for the 19th Amendment and reshaped
Ages 8–12
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Clothes to Make You Smile: Patrick Kelly Designs His Dreams
Eric Darnell Pritchard
Patrick Kelly grew up sewing at his grandma’s table and ignored every critic who called his vibrant work too much, event
Ages 4–8
Clean Getaway
Nic Stone
This book, is a great book. I feel like all children from grade 3-9 should read this book because it talks about the pas
Ages 8–14
All Are Welcome #1
All Are Welcome
Alexandra Penfold
Rhyming verses and bright colors showcase a joyful school community where every student’s unique talent and background i
Ages 4–8
Native Americans
The Choctaw Nation
Allison Lassieur
For children curious about Native American history, this accessible guide explores the enduring traditions, culture, and
Ages 7–10
Thea Stilton
The Spanish Dance Mission
Thea Stilton
A theft at a Seville dance academy sends the Tea Sisters on a chase through the Feria de Abril to uncover a family secre
Ages 7–10
The Traveling Photographer #3
The Life of Rice: From Seedling to Supper
Richard Sobol
Follow the journey of a single grain of rice from the royal plowing ceremonies of Thailand to the hard work of the harve
Ages 6–10
Little Leaders & Legends #2
Think Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For little ones with big imaginations, this gentle introduction to global visionaries shows that every great achievement
Ages 0–3
Anna Hibiscus #5
Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Returning to Nigeria after a month away, Anna Hibiscus worries she won't fit in until a tiny, fluffy surprise and a visi
Ages 6–9
What Was?
What Was the March on Washington?
Kathleen Krull, Who HQ
More than 200,000 people stood together in 1963 to hear a dream of equality and ignite a peaceful revolution for civil r
Ages 8–12
Flossie & the Fox
Patricia C. McKissack
A clever little girl refuses to be intimidated by a notorious egg-stealing fox, calmly demanding he prove his identity b
Ages 4–9
The World of Gustavo #1
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Flavia Z. Drago
Gustavo is a shy ghost who loves playing his violin, but he must find a brave way to make the other monsters notice him
Ages 3–7
