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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
6–8
9–12
13+
Annushka's Voyage
Edith Tarbescu
Two sisters carry their grandmother's Sabbath candlesticks as they travel from Russia to New York, holding onto their he
Ages 5–10
Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American
Jasminne Mendez
For the child navigating what it means to belong to two cultures, this memoir in verse explores the beauty and complexit
Ages 8–12
Photobiographies
Onward: A Photobiography of Matthew Henson
Dolores Johnson
Matthew Henson used his expert survival skills to lead expeditions to the North Pole. Archival photos tell the story of
Ages 8–12
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The Lotus Seed
Sherry Garland
One small seed travels from a war-torn homeland to a new country, eventually blooming into a beautiful reminder of famil
Ages 6–10
Dia's Story Cloth
Dia Cha
An intricately embroidered Hmong story cloth serves as the canvas for a young girl's journey of immigration to a new hom
Ages 6–12
Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry
Fredrick McKissack, Patricia C. McKissack
Lorraine Hansberry broke barriers as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway, using her writing to expose the r
Ages 10–14
Potluck
Anne Shelby
Take an alphabetical tour through a neighborhood feast where every child brings a unique dish from their culture to shar
Ages 4–8
Rainbow People, The
Laurence Yep
Passed down through generations, these twenty folktales offered comfort and a connection to cultural traditions for Chin
Ages 8–12
Let Us March On!: James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
The writer of the Black National Anthem leads a powerful, wordless march through the streets of New York to stand up for
Ages 6–10
John Henry
Julius Lester
Watercolor illustrations bring to life the legendary strength of Johnnie Henry as he faces off against a machine in this
Ages 4–10
Molly Bannaky
Alice McGill
Exiled from England and sent to the colonies as a servant, Molly Bannaky builds a new life of freedom and passes the gif
Ages 6–10
Boycott Blues
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child learning how small steps can lead to big changes. This rhythmic story helps kids process unfairness throug
Ages 5–9
Chinese Tale Series
Kua Fu Races with the Sun
Jiannan Feng
Enter a world of magical beings and ancient wonders through these traditional Chinese myths, where legendary figures per
Ages 4–10
When I First Came to This Land
Harriet Ziefert
The nineteenth-century immigrant experience unfolds through folk song lyrics and illustrations of the objects families c
Ages 4–9
Hanukkah Bear
Eric A. Kimmel
For the family looking to share a giggle over a silly holiday mix-up, this story celebrates the warmth of hospitality an
Ages 4–8
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
For the child who loves to create and feels they don't quite fit the mold. Discover how one chef blended his two culture
Ages 5–10
Grandfather's Christmas Tree
Keith Strand
For the child curious about family history and the origins of holiday traditions. A cozy look at how love and history ar
Ages 5–9
Ordinary People Change the World #31
I Am John Lewis
Brad Meltzer
Young John Lewis learns that peaceful protest and getting into good trouble can change the world in this illustrated bio
Ages 5–9
The School the Aztec Eagles Built
Dorinda Makanaōnalani Nicholson
For the young history buff curious about unsung heroes and the courage it takes to represent your country on a global st
Ages 10–14
Rescue Squad No. 9 #2
Rescue Squad No. 9
Mike Austin
For the child curious about history and justice, this account explores the courage of a national hero who stood up for h
Ages 8–12
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
Samantha R. Vamos
A farm maiden stirs her pot to create delicious arroz con leche. This rhythmic tale uses English and Spanish to show how
Ages 4–8
Freedom's a-Callin Me
Ntozake Shange
For the child learning about the pursuit of liberty and the courage of ancestors. This collection of poems honors the sp
Ages 9–12
The Ballad of Mulan
Song Nan Zhang
A devoted daughter disguises herself as a soldier to protect her father, rising through the ranks to lead an army in thi
Ages 5–10
Three Names of Me
Mary Cummings
For children processing their adoption story or exploring the different parts of their identity through the meaningful n
Ages 5–9
