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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Cuba In My Pocket
Adrianna Cuevas
For the child grappling with a big move or feeling caught between two worlds, this story offers a mirror for the ache of
Ages 8–12
Blackfeet Stories
With the Indians in the Rockies
James Willard Schultz
Experience the rugged life of a fur trader and explorer living among the Blackfeet tribe in this historical account of t
Ages 10–14
Sleep Tight, Little Wolf
Ulrich Renz
Tim braves the darkness of the night to search for his lost toy wolf in this gentle, heart-warming bedtime story told in
Ages 2–5
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Landed
Milly Lee
A young boy leaves his village in China and endures a tense wait at Angel Island, hoping to pass the interrogations and
Ages 7–12
Violin of Hope
Ella Schwartz
For the child grappling with the weight of history or finding solace in music, this true story shows how beauty can be r
Ages 8–12
If You Were...
If You Were at the First Thanksgiving
Anne Kamma
For the curious child who wonders how kids really lived in the past. This engaging guide uses a question and answer form
Ages 6–10
My Brain Works Differently
Sofia's Superpower: Operation Brain Champion
Nathan Wu
Sofia’s brain zooms like a Ferrari, and with a little help, she’s learning to use her ADHD and big ideas to advocate for
Ages 7–10
So Far from the Sea
Eve Bunting
For the child learning about difficult family history, this story explores how we remember the past and honor those we h
Ages 6–10
In Nueva York
Nicholasa Mohr
For the teen navigating the complexities of city life, cultural heritage, and the search for home within a vibrant, grit
Ages 13–18
Black Flamingo, The
Dean Atta
Michael searches for his place within his Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican roots until the world of drag allows his true ident
Ages 14–18
The Blue Crescent Moon #2
The Underground Railroad Twins
Lisa Tasca Oatway
The Stonehart siblings travel back to the mid-1800s to help twin girls navigate the dangerous secrets and paths of the U
Ages 8–12
Ditty Bird
Safari Animal Sound Book
Ditty Bird
Hear the lion roar and the elephant trumpet with real-life sounds and a rhythmic song from the Democratic Republic of th
Ages 0–3
Paletas: A High Contrast Board Book
Aaron Bowersock
Support your newborn's developing vision with this high-contrast board book that introduces tasty paleta flavors through
Ages 0–2
Rez Dogs
Joseph Bruchac
While staying on the reservation during a pandemic, Malian finds connection and comfort through her grandparents' tradit
Ages 8–12
Penina Levine #1
Penina Levine Is a Hard-Boiled Egg
Rebecca O'Connell
Penina balances the traditions of Passover with the stress of a difficult teacher and a pesky sister in this story of st
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Spider #2
The Further Adventures of Spider
Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
A clever, mischievous spider uses his outrageous wit to outsmart others in these classic folktales from West Africa.
Ages 6–10
Baby #1
B Is for Baby
Atinuke
A curious baby stows away on a big brother's bicycle for a bumpy, beautiful ride past baobab trees and butterflies towar
Ages 2–5
Gita Will be a Dancer
Barbara Fischer, Eberhard Fischer
For the child who has found a new passion and wants to see the beauty of hard work. A lovely introduction to Indian cult
Ages 5–10
My Daddy Is a Cowboy
Stephanie Seales
For children who feel most at home in quiet moments with a parent, this story honors the bond of a father and daughter e
Ages 4–8
The Cat's Tale: Why the Years Are Named for Animals
Doris Orgel
A pet cat named Mao reveals the legendary story of how the Jade Emperor chose the twelve zodiac animals and why cats wer
Ages 6–9
History Comics #11
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America
Jarrett Williams
Aaliyah and her dad travel to the Bronx to uncover the DJs, MCs, and dancers who transformed local house parties into a
Ages 8–14
Dear Mr. Rosenwald
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Ovella watches with pride as her 1920s community rallies together to raise funds and build a brand-new school for
Ages 7–10
Sugar Island
Warrior Girl Unearthed
Angeline Boulley
Perry takes justice into her own hands to solve a mystery involving grave robbers and missing Indigenous women while fig
Ages 14–18
Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con la Papa
Sara Andrea Fajardo
For children curious about how nature provides for us, this playful adventure shows how one scientist's passion for pota
Ages 4–8
