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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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It's Raining Laughter
Nikki Grimes
These joyful poems and photographs celebrate the everyday experiences and laughter of African American children growing
Ages 4–9
A-Z Hawai'i Mixed Cuisine
Alohalani Meyers
For the child who loves trying new snacks or families wanting to celebrate their island roots through the universal lang
Ages 2–7
Hena Khan's Muslim Concept Books #3
One Sun and Countless Stars
Hena Khan
For parents seeking to introduce early math alongside cultural traditions, this rhythmic counting book celebrates the be
Ages 3–5
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On Mardi Gras Day
Fatima Shaik
For the child curious about vibrant community traditions, this soulful journey explores the sights, sounds, and deep cul
Ages 4–8
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard
For families wanting to explore Native American heritage through the joy of food. This sensory poem celebrates the diver
Ages 3–8
Those Who Saw the Sun
Jaha Nailah Avery
For the teenager seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of history through the lived experiences and resilient sp
Ages 12–18
Teach & Learn Basic Swahili Words for Children
My First Swahili Words for Communication
Goma S.
For the child curious about their heritage or starting a new language journey, this guide introduces essential Swahili t
Ages 2–7
My Father's House
Mina Javaherbin
For the child curious about their family's roots or the magic of far-off places. Explore the vibrant streets of Isfahan
Ages 4–8
Alma
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Juana Martinez-Neal
Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela thinks her name is too long until she hears the stories of the artists, travelers
Ages 4–8
Milly and the Macy's Parade
Shana Corey
For the child who misses far-away family or is curious about how traditions start, this story explores how one girl's id
Ages 4–8
Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for Children
Joseph Bruchac
For children ready to take the stage, these seven short plays celebrate Native American heritage through storytelling, p
Ages 6–11
Ghee Happy #2
Ghee Happy Goddesses
Sanjay Patel
For families looking to introduce the youngest readers to Hindu mythology through friendly, toddler-aged goddesses in a
Ages 0–3
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
Tracey Baptiste
Travel across thousands of years to meet the brilliant kings, warrior queens, and legendary scholars who built empires a
Ages 8–12
Portraits of African-American Heroes
Tonya Bolden
Biographies of twenty legendary figures, from Frederick Douglass to Gwendolyn Brooks, reveal the lives of the heroes who
Ages 8–12
Ma, What is Navaratri?
Vinithra Giridharan
For the child who loves capes and powers, this vibrant guide reimagines the Hindu goddesses of Navratri as the ultimate
Ages 3–8
How My Family Says I Love You
Yvonne Sewankambo
Love is found in the rhythm of daily life, from a sister braiding hair to a mother’s constant snacks and a grandmother’s
Ages 3–7
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Faith Ringgold
A vivid dream sequence brings the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to light, tracing his journey from childhood to hi
Ages 5–9
Roseanne Greenfield Thong Concept Books #1
Green Is a Chile Pepper
Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Bright chile peppers, soft tortillas, and warm traditions fill these pages, celebrating a vibrant world of color through
Ages 2–7
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the child who loves the library and needs to see how one person's voice can change which stories are told and whose
Ages 4–8
Girl Power: Indian Women Who Broke the Rules
Neha J. Hiranandani
Fifty fearless women lead the way through India's history, from WWII spies and mountain climbers to the scientists who r
Ages 8–12
Fact Finders
Langston Hughes: Great American Writer
B. A. Hoena
Introduce your child to the power of words through the life of Langston Hughes, a poet who used his voice to navigate an
Ages 7–10
My ABC Picture Book For
My ABC Picture Book for Chinese New Year
Callie Reeds
For the preschooler curious about the red envelopes and dancing dragons of the Lunar New Year, this simple ABC guide int
Ages 2–5
Little Leaders #1
Dream Big, Little One
Vashti Harrison
For the little dreamer who needs to see how big their world can be. This soothing board book introduces toddlers to trai
Ages 0–3
Bros
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who thrives in community and needs to see Black boyhood celebrated as a source of pure joy, freedom, and d
Ages 4–8
