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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Baby Professor
Scientists and Scholars of the Early Islamic World
Baby Professor
The Islamic Golden Age comes alive through the stories of brilliant thinkers who transformed medicine, math, and science
Ages 6–10
The Secret of the Child from Long Ago
Rb Simples
Deep in the French Alps, ten-year-old Ethan finds a 1939 diary and begins an impossible conversation across time with a
Ages 8–12
What Can You Do With... #1
What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
Carmen Tafolla
A red woven rebozo transforms into a baby cradle, a superhero cape, and a warm hug in this vibrant look at a traditional
Ages 3–7
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Tree of Cranes
Allen Say
For the child curious about different ways to celebrate, this quiet story explores how family memories and heritage can
Ages 4–8
Proud to Be Me!
Nicole Blais
For the child who needs a boost in self-confidence, this gentle book celebrates the beauty of being unique and finding p
Ages 2–6
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #1
Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
Sunshine, family, and garden harvests jump off the page in these nineteen bilingual poems celebrating the vibrant colors
Ages 6–10
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and memory collide in this exploration of Onondaga identity, the legacy of residential schools, and the weight of
Ages 12–18
Hummingbird / Aamo-binashee
Jennifer Leason
Grandparents share the wisdom to flee the dark Windigo and follow Hummingbird, a lyrical messenger of healing spirit and
Ages 6–9
Coretta's Journey
Alice Faye Duncan
For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this lyrical biography shows how Coretta Scott King found
Ages 7–12
Maybe It's a Sign
E. L. Shen
For the child searching for a sense of connection after a loss, this story explores how to find comfort in heritage, hob
Ages 8–12
Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg
Sherry Garland
For the child who asks "why" about everything in nature. This vibrant Vietnamese folktale explains how a group of ducks
Ages 4–8
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Axie Oh
Mina dives into the Spirit Realm to save her brother, only to find a sleeping Sea God and a city filled with mythical be
Ages 12–18
Cora Cooks Pancit
Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
Cora finally gets her chance to step up from the small jobs and help her mother cook a traditional Filipino noodle dish
Ages 4–8
Notable Native People
Adrienne Keene
Meet Indigenous artists, activists, and scientists who changed the world. This collection features both historical icons
Ages 10–18
Dim Sum for Everyone!
Grace Lin
Steam rises from small plates as a family gathers in Chinatown to share a delicious variety of buns, dumplings, and cake
Ages 3–7
Native Americans in History
Jimmy Beason
For the child curious about the people who shaped our world, this collection of twenty biographies celebrates the power
Ages 8–12
Spanish-Infused Fairy Tales #2
La Princesa and the Pea
Susan Middleton Elya
A mountain of mattresses and a tiny green pea test a young lady in this rhyming, Spanish-inflected retelling of a classi
Ages 4–8
Mixed Feelings
Teja Arboleda Med
For children navigating life between cultures, this guide validates the multiracial experience while helping families em
Ages 6–12
A Million Fish... More or Less
Patricia C. McKissack
For the child who loves telling big stories or needs a playful way to practice counting and understanding the difference
Ages 4–8
Rosewater and Soda Bread
Marsha Mehran
Three Iranian sisters running a cozy Irish cafe find their lives upended when a mysterious woman with a dark secret wash
Ages 14–18
The Name Jar
Yangsook Choi
New to America and anxious about her name, Unhei lets her classmates suggest new ones in a jar before realizing the best
Ages 4–8
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani
For the child who finds magic in morning routines and wants to celebrate the beautiful traditions that connect them to t
Ages 4–8
Birmingham Sunday
Larry Dane Brimner
Photos and primary sources tell the heavy, true story of the 1963 church bombing and the brave people who fought for civ
Ages 10–14
Me and My Family/Mi Familia y Yo
Jose Martinez Juarez
For children beginning to explore their multicultural roots, this bilingual book celebrates the warmth, language, and ev
Ages 3–7
