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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
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Big Roles Slaves Played in the Ancient African Society
Baby Professor
Understand the difficult history of the transatlantic slave trade and the complex systems of capture and transport from
Ages 8–11
The Last Slice: A Three Kings Day Treat
Melissa Seron Richardson
A young girl loves the sweet bread of Three Kings Day, but she's nervous about finding the tiny figurine hidden inside h
Ages 4–8
Ikenga
Nnedi Okorafor
Nnamdi’s life changes forever when he gains access to superhuman powers through the Ikenga in this high-stakes fantasy s
Ages 9–13
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Very Important Day, A
Maggie Rugg Herold
For the child who wants to understand the meaning of belonging and the journey families take to call a new country home.
Ages 5–10
Flag Maker, The
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Young Caroline Pickersgill watches her mother sew the giant flag that would change history. This is the story of the han
Ages 6–10
Summer of the Mariposas
Guadalupe García McCall
Odilia and her four sisters must outwit witches and chupacabras on a magical trek through Mexico to return a lost soul t
Ages 12–18
Buddha Stories
Demi
Golden-winged guardians and celestial deities come to life in these stories of the spiritual uncle of the Buddha protect
Ages 4–10
My Board Book of Alphabets from A to Z
Mahesh Sharma
Introduce your little one to Hindu deities while they master their ABCs, blending early literacy with spiritual heritage
Ages 2–6
Montana Babies!
Steph Lehmann
For families wanting to share their love of the Treasure State with their littlest explorers through a colorful introduc
Ages 0–3
Last Gate of the Emperor #1
Last Gate of the Emperor
Kwame Mbalia, Prince Joel Makonnen
An underground gamer in Addis Prime must leave the virtual world behind when galactic monsters target his family during
Ages 8–12
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables
Beverley Naidoo
Zebras, kudus, and wild dogs bring these sixteen classic moral fables to life against the vibrant backdrop of the Africa
Ages 5–9
Big Meeting
Dee Parmer Woodtor
Relatives from all over travel South to the Bethel A.M.E. church to feast, worship, and renew deep family ties at the Bi
Ages 4–8
Running
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their own growing convictions when their parents' values
Ages 12–18
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
Duncan Tonatiuh
Centuries of history, science, and ritual come to life through the intricate painted codices and artistic traditions of
Ages 4–9
The Legend of Auntie Po
Shing Yin Khor
For the child grappling with unfairness or exploring their family's roots, this reimagined tall tale helps process syste
Ages 10–14
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
The devastating history of the American West is told through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing displacement and the
Ages 15–18
Brave as a Mountain Lion
Ann Herbert Scott
Spider dreads the upcoming school spelling bee, but the wisdom of his Shoshone family helps him find the inner strength
Ages 5–9
Children Who Dance in the Rain
Susan Justice
For the child who focuses on what they lack rather than what they have. Sophie's journey to India reveals how joy can be
Ages 4–8
Little Stevie Wonder
Quincy Troupe
Experience the life and rhythm of Stevie Wonder through lyrical verse and bold paintings that celebrate his incredible i
Ages 5–10
Baby Professor
Let's Make a Trade!
Baby Professor
For the curious learner interested in how leaders shape our world. This biography introduces children to the inspiring j
Ages 7–10
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
Julia Alvarez
Four sisters flee a dictatorship for a new life in America, navigating the complex journey of growing up and losing thei
Ages 14–18
Hot Jazz Special
Jonny Hannah
For the child who loves to move and groove to a beat, this high-energy introduction to jazz legends uses rhythmic words
Ages 5–9
Going North
Janice N. Harrington
Watch the landscape change through a car window as a family travels from Alabama to Nebraska in search of a life free fr
Ages 5–9
Just Like Me
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
For the girl who needs to see her own magic reflected back at her. This poem collection celebrates every kind of girl, f
Ages 4–10
