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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Surrender Tree, The
Margarita Engle
Rosa, a healer, navigates the late-nineteenth-century Cuban struggle for independence in this moving verse novel based o
Ages 10–14
A Walk to the Great Mystery
Virginia A. Stroud
A walk through the woods with a Cherokee medicine woman reveals the hidden spirit of life pulsing through every tree and
Ages 5–9
The First Thanksgiving
Kathryn Lynn Davis
For the curious young explorer who wants to know how a long voyage and a shared harvest meal became a holiday tradition
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
398 books
Walking in Two Worlds
Wab Kinew
For the teen navigating the tension between their digital life and real-world heritage while facing the harsh reality of
Ages 12–17
We Could Fly
Rhiannon Giddens
A lyrical conversation between mother and daughter celebrates the resilience, love, and cultural memory that allow a spi
Ages 4–8
You Must Remember This
Karen L. B. Evans, Pat Dade
Nine-year-old Ella is determined to follow in her Great-Uncle Buddy's footsteps by using a school assignment to start he
Ages 8–11
Diamond Willow
Helen Frost
Twelve-year-old Willow sets out on her first solo dogsled trek through the Alaskan woods, watched over by wild animals u
Ages 10–14
The Longest Ride
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ
Ages 9–12
Jalapeño Bagels
Natasha Wing
Pablo visits his family's bakery to find the perfect treat for his school’s international day, leading him to a choice t
Ages 4–8
Star of the Week
Darlene Friedman
For the child preparing for a classroom presentation who is curious about their adoption story and birth heritage.
Ages 4–7
A Welly Full of Christmas
Attie Lime
For the family looking to connect seasonal traditions with their faith, this story explores how cultural celebrations an
Ages 3–8
Henry's Freedom Box
Ellen Levine
For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this powerful true story explores the incredible bravery requi
Ages 6–10
Living with Viola
Rosena Fung
For the child who feels like their worries are a constant companion, especially when trying to fit in at a new school or
Ages 8–12
The Trickster Shadow
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Zoon struggles with a disruptive shadow until a grandfather’s drum helps him find the rhythm of his own heart and ancest
Ages 4–8
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
Adiba Jaigirdar
Hani and Ishu are two girls from different backgrounds who decide to start a fake relationship to solve their own person
Ages 12–18
Mother Crocodile: An Uncle Amadou Tale from Senegal
Birago Diop, Rosa Guy
For children learning to value the wisdom of their elders and the importance of remembering history to build a safer fut
Ages 5–10
All the Colors of the Race
Arnold Adoff
Rhythmic verses share the personal perspective of a child growing up with a Black mother and a white father.
Ages 9–13
Junius Over Far
Virginia Hamilton
For the teenager exploring the complex layers of their heritage and the emotional pull of long-distance family bonds.
Ages 12–17
Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace
Lillie Patterson
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair, this historic biography introduces Dr. King's powerful messag
Ages 8–12
Salma #1
Salma the Syrian Chef
Danny Ramadan
A Syrian novelist shares a world of immigration, identity, and the search for belonging in this story centered on home a
Ages 4–8
The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy
Ages 8–12
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
Julius Lester
Powerful illustrations anchor this history of the American slave trade, following the journey from the ships to the hero
Ages 10–14
The People Shall Continue
Simon J. Ortiz
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the shared resilience and distinct cultures of Native nations have create
Ages 6–12
¡Vamos! #2
¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat
Raúl the Third
Little Lobo is on a mission to feed nine hungry luchadores in this vibrant, bilingual tour of food culture along the U.S
Ages 4–8
