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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
8–11 yrs
1570 books
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(111)
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(52)
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(41)
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(6)
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Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
Maxine Rose Schur
A young boy in an Ethiopian village moves through his daily chores and joyful family preparations as the holy day of Sab
Ages 5–10
Still This Love Goes On
Buffy Sainte-Marie
The seasons turn and the world around us shifts, but the warmth of love remains a steady and permanent comfort through e
Ages 3–7
A Sweet Passover
Lesléa Newman
Miriam discovers the true spirit of Passover through her grandfather's special matzah brei recipe and a celebration fill
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
Kadir Nelson
Black players have shaped the soul of basketball through every decade, bringing style and skill to the court in this ill
Ages 8–12
Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History
Schele Williams
For parents looking to introduce Black history through a lens of strength and pride, focusing on the resilient spirit an
Ages 4–8
Ginger and Chrysanthemum
Kristen Mai Giang
Excitable Ginger and organized Chrysanthemum must balance their different personalities to plan the perfect birthday cel
Ages 4–8
Día de Muertos Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book
Duncan Tonatiuh
For families looking to honor the memory of a loved one while teaching little ones to count in two languages through bea
Ages 0–4
How I Saved Hanukkah
Amy Goldman Koss
Marla is the only Jewish student in her class, but her holiday wish changes once she starts teaching her own family the
Ages 7–10
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
Desert Song
Laekan Zea Kemp
As the desert stars come out, a family lifts their voices and instruments in a soulful musical tribute to the ancestors
Ages 4–8
The Bat and the Crocodile
Jacko Dolumyu, Hector Jandany
For children curious about the origins of the natural world, this traditional Dreamtime story offers a window into the s
Ages 5–10
Celebrations of Light
Nancy Luenn
From Kwanzaa to New Year's in Brazil, light is at the heart of our rituals. Discover how twelve different cultures use f
Ages 5–9
Ten Mice for Tet
Pegi Deitz Shea
Follow a busy village of mice as they cook, give gifts, and count their way through the beautiful traditions of Tet, the
Ages 3–7
Sister of the Bollywood Bride
Nandini Bajpai
For teens navigating the pressure of big family expectations while processing the quiet ache of a parent's absence durin
Ages 12–18
Zodiac Kids #11
Our Friend Doge
Tom Geng
Perfect for children curious about their heritage, this story explores why the loyal dog was chosen for the Chinese Zodi
Ages 4–9
Afikomen
Tziporah Cohen
Crawl under the seder table and emerge into the past in this wordless journey following the life of Moses through evocat
Ages 4–8
Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada!
Virginia Kroll
For families wanting to share the joy of Las Posadas, this counting book introduces young children to Mexican Christmas
Ages 3–7
Good Hair
Yvonne Sewankambo
Birungi wishes her hair were different until a walk through town reveals a beautiful world of curls, kinks, braids, and
Ages 3–7
On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals
Nikki Giovanni
For middle grade readers exploring the deep roots of Black history, this powerful collection reveals how spirituals serv
Ages 10–15
Hyperion Chapters #1
The Kwanzaa Contest
Miriam Moore, Penny Taylor
Third-grader Ron may not have his sister's confidence, but he finds his own strength when he enters a Kwanzaa contest to
Ages 7–9
All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
Ashley Bryan
For families looking to connect through music and art, this stunning collection of spirituals offers a soulful way to ex
Ages 4–10
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
The Candle and the Flame
Nafiza Azad
In a Silk Road city of refuge, a young woman finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous war between two powerful
Ages 12–18
Little Sister
Kara Dalkey
Thirteen-year-old Mitsuko ventures into the 12th-century Japanese imperial court to save her sister, aided by shape-shif
Ages 10–14
