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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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Dinofours #15
Our Holiday Show!
Steve Metzger
The Dinofours learn the true meaning of teamwork as they prepare a special school performance celebrating Christmas, Kwa
Ages 3–6
Halmoni's Day
Edna Coe Bercaw
Jennifer worries her visiting grandmother from Korea will be too different for Grandparents' Day, but the school visit l
Ages 4–8
I Love My... Books
Bippity Bop Barbershop
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Miles faces the buzzing razors and sharp scissors of his first haircut with his father by his side in this rhythmic cele
Ages 3–6
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Take Me Out to the Yakyu
Aaron Meshon
Two grandfathers on opposite sides of the world share their love for baseball, contrasting the unique traditions of the
Ages 4–8
Fridays Are for Churros
Jenny Alvarado
Emi misses her family's Friday churro tradition in the big city, but a sweet scent from the hallway might be the key to
Ages 4–8
The Red Thread
Ed Young
Wei Gu encounters a mysterious old man from the spirit world who reveals the identity of his future wife and the life th
Ages 5–10
My Papi's Hands
Melissa Seron Richardson
Papi’s big hands build cities piece by piece and day by day. This lyrical tribute shows how his hard work and love empow
Ages 4–8
Golemcrafters
Emi Watanabe Cohen
Faye discovers a secret family gift for golem crafting that might finally bridge the gap between her biracial heritage a
Ages 8–12
Harlem Summer
Walter Dean Myers
It is 1925 in Harlem, and sixteen-year-old Mark Purvis is balancing a jazz band, a job at a literary magazine, and a dan
Ages 12–17
Just Ask #2
Just Shine!
Sonia Sotomayor
Inspired by a mother’s gift for seeing the best in everyone, this story shows how listening and hard work can help the w
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Celia Cruz?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
Follow the journey of a girl from Cuba who used her exceptional voice and flashy costumes to overcome exile and become t
Ages 8–12
M.L.K.: Journey of a King
Tonya Bolden
Archival photographs and historical accounts reveal the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his tireless work
Ages 10–14
The Mumbai Street Siblings
Amit's Sweet Surprise
Karina Vunnam
For children curious about the world, this story celebrates the warmth of family and the sensory magic of a vibrant city
Ages 4–8
Rica Baptista #3
The Box of Possibilities
Janet Costa Bates
Rica and Laini imagine everything from future cars to superpowers as they wait for the mysterious, locked box from Uncle
Ages 6–9
Quiet Time with My Seeya
Dinalie Dabarera
Sona and her Seeya might not speak the same language, but they share a world of puddle-stomping, cooking, and quiet love
Ages 4–8
Willie and the All-Stars
Floyd Cooper
In 1934 Chicago, a young boy watches the Negro League All-Stars play and finds the inspiration to chase his own professi
Ages 5–9
The African-American Experience #3
Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Doreen Rappaport
Courageous individuals use the power of ancestral songs and unwavering strength to transform America during the civil ri
Ages 9–12
The Hatseller and the Monkeys
Baba Wagué Diakité
A group of mischievous monkeys steals a traveling salesman’s hats in this vibrant West African retelling of a classic fo
Ages 4–8
Hallelujah! A Christmas Celebration
W. Nikola-Lisa
For families looking to see themselves in the Christmas story, this poetic retelling celebrates the birth of a Black bab
Ages 4–8
Bilingual Picture Dictionaries
Fruits and Vegetables
Richard Carlson Jr.
Bright pictures help identify garden favorites in both English and Persian in this bilingual dictionary designed for ear
Ages 1–5
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky
Faith Ringgold
Cassie takes a magical flight through the sky, retracing the historic path of the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubm
Ages 5–9
There Goes the Neighborhood
Jade Adia
There Goes the Neighborhood
Ages 14–18
Holling C. Holling Geography Series #1
Paddle-to-the-Sea
Holling C. Holling
For the child curious about the vast world beyond their doorstep, this journey across the Great Lakes nurtures a deep se
Ages 7–12
Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Connie watches history unfold from a lunch counter stool as she experiences the courage and quiet power of the Gre
Ages 5–9
