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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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How to Wear a Sari
Darshana Khiani
Tired of being told she is too small, a determined girl decides to master the art of draping a long, silky sari to show
Ages 4–7
Federico and the Wolf
Rebecca J. Gomez
Federico is biking to his grandfather's house with a basket of food, but a hungry wolf and a very spicy surprise turn th
Ages 4–8
Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Know
Samira Ahmed
Khayyam scours the streets of Paris for a lost painting linked to Alexandre Dumas, uncovering hidden history alongside t
Ages 14–18
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Bad River Boys: A Meeting of the Lakota Sioux with Lewis and Clark
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
For children exploring how different cultures view the same historical event, this story offers a vital Lakota perspecti
Ages 7–11
An Aussie Night Before Christmas #1
An Aussie Night Before Christmas
Yvonne Morrison
Santa swaps his sleigh for a team of kangaroos to deliver gifts across the sun-drenched Australian outback in this summe
Ages 2–8
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light
Tim Tingle
A Choctaw storyteller shares a moving tribute to his grandmother, showing how a family stays strong and keeps their ligh
Ages 6–12
Moon Was at a Fiesta, The (La luna se fue de fiesta)
Matthew Gollub
Jealous of the sun, the moon throws a Oaxacan fiesta so grand she forgets to leave the morning sky in this vibrant tale
Ages 4–8
Chirchir Is Singing
Kelly Cunnane
Eager to help but finding herself underfoot, a young Kenyan girl discovers that her beautiful singing voice is the most
Ages 3–7
Imani #1
Imani and the Great Hair Experiment
Cicely Lewis
For the child questioning societal beauty standards or wanting to explore their natural hair journey with confidence.
Ages 7–10
A is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book
Anna Forgerson Hindley
For parents seeking to foster self-esteem and social awareness through the alphabet. This board book celebrates unique t
Ages 0–7
Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity
Youth Communication
For the teenager navigating the space between two worlds, these personal essays from Asian-American peers offer a mirror
Ages 12–18
Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India
Jessica Souhami
For children ready to explore heroes and legends, this vibrant retelling of the Ramayana introduces timeless themes of b
Ages 4–8
Big Bath House, The
Kyo Maclear
A young girl joins her grandmother at a Japanese communal bath, where women of all ages and shapes gather for a joyful,
Ages 3–7
Yoko #4
Yoko Writes Her Name
Rosemary Wells
Excitement for the first day of school turns to hurt when classmates tease Yoko about her Japanese calligraphy, but she
Ages 4–8
Spicy Spicy Hot!
Lenny Wen
For the child who wants to feel grown up at the dinner table and share in their family's traditions even when it is a li
Ages 4–8
Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids
Brooke Khan
A girl is imprisoned in a high tower for seven years and must survive on her wits in this fantasy retelling based on a B
Ages 8–12
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx
Jonah Winter
Growing up in a poor Bronx neighborhood with many hardships, young Sonia worked with tireless determination to eventuall
Ages 4–9
Lasting Echoes
Joseph Bruchac
The history of Native American life unfolds through the powerful, firsthand testimonies of people who lived through cent
Ages 12–18
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Linda Coombs
Beyond the traditional myths of discovery lies the true story of America, told through the vital and enduring perspectiv
Ages 8–14
The Lost Garden
Laurence Yep
Author Laurence Yep looks back at his California upbringing and his journey to find a sense of belonging within two diff
Ages 10–14
A Voice of Her Own The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet
Kathryn Lasky
Follow the remarkable true story of a girl brought to New England in 1761 who rose above enslavement to become America's
Ages 8–12
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
The powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes alive through a look at his life and the unforgettable words th
Ages 5–9
From Cell Phones to VOIP
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wonders how their tablet works and wants to discover the real-life inventors behind today's bi
Ages 6–10
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Rob Sanders
Harvey Milk and Gilbert Baker create a vibrant symbol of hope and equality in this history of how the rainbow flag becam
Ages 5–9
