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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,600 books
0–3 yrs
851 books
4–7 yrs
3412 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
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3–5
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Hanukkah at Valley Forge
Stephen Krensky
On a freezing night at Valley Forge, General George Washington listens as a Polish soldier shares the ancient story of t
Ages 6–10
Salt and Sugar
Rebecca Carvalho
Lari Ramires must put aside a bitter family feud and team up with the boy from the rival bakery across the street to sav
Ages 13–18
American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures
America Ferrera
Thirty-one creators share personal stories about the vibrant, complex, and joyful experience of growing up with a foot i
Ages 12–18
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The Skirt
Gary Soto
Panic sets in for fourth-grader Miata when she leaves her mother’s precious folklorico skirt on the school bus just befo
Ages 7–10
Mae Among the Stars
Roda Ahmed
Young Mae dreams of floating among billions of stars, following her imagination from her childhood bedroom all the way t
Ages 4–8
I Am Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This gentle memoir helps little ones understand courage and the
Ages 4–8
We Are a Garden: A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child curious about where people come from, this lyrical history uses a garden metaphor to explain the many laye
Ages 4–8
Lives of...
Lives of the Presidents
Kathleen Krull
For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see how passion and perseverance can lead to a lifetime of creative ac
Ages 7–12
Science of the Past
Science in Early Islamic Culture
George Beshore
Trace the fascinating origins of modern math and medicine back to the brilliant scholars and medical pioneers of the ear
Ages 9–13
Lord of the Cranes
Kerstin Chen
For the child learning that true character is found in how we treat those with the least. This ancient tale celebrates k
Ages 5–9
The Illustrated Pirkei Avot
Jessica Tamar Deutsch
Artist Jessica Tamar Deutsch brings Jewish spirituality and ethical teachings to life through her vibrant, creative illu
Ages 10–18
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
Chris Barton
For the child curious about how one person can change history, this inspiring true story follows John Roy Lynch from ens
Ages 7–12
The Curse of the Raven Mocker
Marly Youmans
Invisible spirits known as Raven Mockers fly through the night to steal the hearts of the sick in this exploration of ha
Ages 12–18
Porch Lies
Patricia C. McKissack
For the child who loves a tall tale and a good laugh. Discover the magic of front-porch storytelling through these cleve
Ages 8–12
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child curious about how a person's values are formed, this biography shows how childhood faith and family can in
Ages 7–10
Finding Hattie
Sally Warner
Witness the historic career of Hattie McDaniel, the talented actress and singer who became the first African American to
Ages 6–10
Freedom on the Sea: The True Story of the Civil War Hero Robert Smalls and His Daring Escape to Freedom
Michael Boulware Moore
Witness the incredible true story of Robert Smalls, who commandeered a Confederate ship to steer his family and crew to
Ages 6–10
Blue Sky White Stars
Sarvinder Naberhaus
Sumptuous, deeply affecting paintings by Kadir Nelson illuminate the rich history and culture of the African-American ex
Ages 4–8
The Kairi Chronicles #1
Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest
Wayne Gerard Trotman
For the teen exploring how their unique heritage and hidden strengths shape their future. A fusion of Caribbean folklore
Ages 12–18
Tara and the Giant Queen
Gita V. Reddy
For the child discovering the power of stories from their own heritage or exploring the classic battle between righteous
Ages 8–14
Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of leadership. This poetic tribute explores the human
Ages 9–14
A Ride on Mother's Back: A Day of Baby Carrying around the World
Emery Bernhard
Explore the beautiful, universal bond of a child being carried as you travel through different cultures to see how famil
Ages 4–8
In the Days of Sand and Stars
Marlee Pinsker
For the child curious about the women behind ancient legends, these stories offer a fresh look at the courage and wisdom
Ages 9–13
Sushi Kitty
Maria Ashworth
In 17th-century Japan, a young girl challenges tradition to master the art of sushi, offering a new origin story for the
Ages 5–9
