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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
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1570 books
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(41)
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They Were Strong and Good
Robert Lawson
An artist looks back at the everyday lives of his ancestors, honoring the ordinary people who were never famous but rema
Ages 7–10
Golem
David Wisniewski
A rabbi in sixteenth-century Prague uses ancient wonders to bring a giant clay protector to life to watch over his commu
Ages 6–10
Gabby Douglas: Going for Gold
Tori Kosara
Gabby Douglas makes history as the first African American gymnast to win individual all-around gold, proving that grit a
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
373 books
The White Stag
Kate Seredy
Follow the legendary migration of the Huns and Magyars as they chase a mystical white stag across Europe to find their p
Ages 10–14
A Night for the Rice Carriers
Carmen Rubin
Vibrant gardens and full-moon celebrations set the stage for Mae to share the powerful story of ancestors who hid rice i
Ages 4–8
Swahili Books #1
Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book
Muriel Feelings
Swahili numbers from one to ten provide a rhythmic introduction to the vibrant scenes of daily life across East Africa.
Ages 4–8
Children of Atlantis #2
Tsavn & The Golden Warrior Drum Dance
Graciella I. Caroponis
For the child who wants to feel connected to their roots while going on a high-stakes adventure. A young Hmong boy finds
Ages 8–12
Marcia Sewall's American History #2
People of the Breaking Day
Marcia Sewall
The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto
Ages 6–10
My First Armenian Picture Book
My First Armenian Animals & Insects
Sara S.
For families looking to connect with Armenian roots through play, this bilingual guide introduces little ones to the nat
Ages 0–5
Baby's First
Passover
DK
Introduce your little one to the joy of Passover traditions, from the Seder plate to the story of Exodus, in a format pe
Ages 0–3
Simon B. Rhymin' #3
All Good in the Hood
Dwayne Reed
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the loud noises and bustle of city living, this rhythmic celebration of Juneteent
Ages 4–8
Let My People Go!
Sigal Adler
For families looking to introduce the story of the Exodus through a gentle, rhythmic narrative that focuses on the journ
Ages 3–8
Carol of the Brown King
Langston Hughes
For families looking to see themselves in the Nativity story, these lyrical poems celebrate the first Christmas with a f
Ages 4–8
Juneteenth Is
Natasha Tripplett
Celebrate the joy and history of Juneteenth through a family's traditions, from parades and brisket to the deep roots of
Ages 4–8
Holidays
Cinco de Mayo
Emma Carlson Berne
For the curious child wanting to know why we celebrate with parades and tacos, this book explains the history and vibran
Ages 6–9
Stars of Today #2
Lupita Nyong'o
Stephanie Watson
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see that their unique beauty and heritage are their greatest strengths
Ages 8–12
My First Samoan Words for Children
My First Samoan Body Parts Picture Book
Natia S.
For families looking to connect with their Samoan heritage or learn a new language through the simple, joyful naming of
Ages 0–5
Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
Kieran Fanning
For the child curious about their heritage or enchanted by ancient magic, these retellings bring the legendary heroes an
Ages 8–12
Catch That Chicken!
Atinuke
For the child who prides themselves on being the fastest and needs to discover that being clever is just as powerful as
Ages 3–7
I Hear America Singing!: Folksongs for American Families
Kathleen Krull
Perfect for families wanting to connect through music, this collection weaves together classic folksongs with the rich h
Ages 5–12
This is Just a Test
Madelyn Rosenberg, Wendy Wan-Long Shang
David Da-Wei Horowitz is stuck in the middle of a latke cook-off between his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers while tryin
Ages 8–12
Hanukkah A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish
Emily Sper
A vibrant multilingual introduction to Hanukkah for little ones learning to count. Explore holiday traditions through nu
Ages 1–4
Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding
Lenore Look
Experience the vibrant traditions of a Chinese wedding through the eyes of a young girl learning about the customs and c
Ages 4–8
The Forge & Fracture Saga #1
That Self-Same Metal
Brittany N. Williams
Joan Sands uses her magical control over metal to craft swords for Shakespeare’s actors while defending London from an u
Ages 13–18
