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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
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Masala Chai, Fast and Slow
Rajani LaRocca
Aarav loves to race while his grandfather prefers to saunter, but when Thatha is injured, Aarav learns that making the p
Ages 4–8
My Grandparent Loves Me
My Farfar Loves Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who shares a special bond with their Swedish grandfather or any family member living far away, celebrating
Ages 0–5
The Cow-Tail Switch And Other West African Stories
Harold Courlander, George Herzog
Trickster turtles and clever hunters roam the forests and plains in these seventeen Ashanti tales that explain how the w
Ages 8–12
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Tortilla Sun
Jennifer Cervantes
Twelve-year-old Izzy spends a summer cooking with her grandmother in New Mexico and finally hears the truth about the fa
Ages 8–12
Dear Dr. King: Letters from Today's Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan Colbert, Ann McMillan Harms
Today's children share their modern hopes, wisdom, and dreams for the future in these heartfelt and poetic letters addre
Ages 8–12
Quilt Counting
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Rhyming verses count from one to ten and back again as a family gathers in a country farmhouse to stitch together a beau
Ages 3–7
Long Journey Home
Julius Lester
For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of freedom. These stories offer a raw, dignified l
Ages 12–18
Postcards from Buster #10
Buster Changes His Luck
Marc Brown
Buster travels to San Francisco's Chinatown to learn about Chinese New Year and the vibrant symbols that might just chan
Ages 6–9
Grandparent Dinosaur
Babushkasaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to roar like a T-Rex and the grandmother who turns heritage and traditions into a grand prehisto
Ages 3–7
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
On a sweltering North Carolina night, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith uses her powerful presence to face down a grou
Ages 6–10
Prophet Ibrahim's Amazing Tales
Luvvit Publications
A miraculous fire and a desert journey highlight the remarkable life of Prophet Ibrahim in these four stories of unwaver
Ages 4–8
Ella Fitzgerald
Leslie Palmer
For the child discovering their own unique voice, this biography explores the life of the First Lady of Song and her jou
Ages 8–12
How the Leopard Got His Claws
Chinua Achebe, John Iroaganachi
Witness the transformation of the leopard from a peaceful forest dweller into a sharp-clawed ruler who governs with a te
Ages 6–10
Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
Laban Carrick Hill
Witness the remarkable true story of Dave, an enslaved man in the 1800s whose beautiful pottery and inscribed poems made
Ages 6–10
The Magician of Cracow
Krystyna Turska
For the child who loves tricking the trickster or explores the consequences of their choices through the lens of ancient
Ages 6–10
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
Mexikid
Pedro Martín
Pedro and his eight siblings pile into a Winnebago for a wild road trip to Mexico to bring their legendary, revolution-f
Ages 8–14
Animal Lore and Legend
Owl
Vee Browne
For the child learning that showing off can have unexpected consequences. This Navajo legend explores how an owl's pride
Ages 4–8
Teach & Learn Basic Hindi Words for Children
Hindi Colors & Places
Khushi S.
For families looking to introduce Hindi to their toddlers, this colorful guide makes learning basic vocabulary for color
Ages 1–5
First but Forgotten
The Untold Story of John P. Parker: Underground Railroad Conductor
Artika R. Tyner
For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This graphic biography follows a man who turned his pain int
Ages 8–12
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
Archival photos and personal stories reveal how Black travelers used the Green Book to find safety and community during
Ages 12–18
Aisha's Colors
Nabila Adani
For the child who feels frustrated when things don't go as planned or struggles with comparing their life to others.
Ages 3–7
Country ABCs #1
Israel ABCs
Holly Schroeder
Take an A-to-Z tour through historical hills and cultural landmarks while enjoying traditional art styles from across th
Ages 4–8
Teach & Learn Basic Words for Children
My First Picture Book: English French Moroccan Arabic Darija
NARAKI Edition
For families looking to bridge cultural gaps and connect with Moroccan roots through everyday words in English, French,
Ages 2–6
