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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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The Ghost Letters #2
The Phantom Isles
Stephen Alter
For the child who feels a deep connection to the wild and wonders what secrets are hidden in the mountains, this story s
Ages 10–14
Abrams Trail Tale
EidTale: An Eid al-Fitr Adventure
Aaliya Jaleel
For little ones curious about holiday traditions, this interactive board book uses colorful flaps to celebrate the joy a
Ages 0–4
My Name Is Seepeetza
Shirley Sterling
The private diary of a young Native American girl reveals the daily realities and emotional struggles of life at a 1950s
Ages 9–13
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
A powerful first-hand account follows one man's journey from the brutalities of birth into slavery to his daring escape
Ages 12–18
The Holy Prophet's Kindness to Children
Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry
For parents seeking to instill compassion and respect in their children through the life and examples of the Prophet Muh
Ages 6–12
Golden Mountain Chronicles #8
Child of the Owl
Laurence Yep
Living in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Casey grapples with her father’s gambling addiction while finding strength and conn
Ages 10–14
Mary's Idea
Chris Raschka
Soft watercolors and rhythmic words capture the creative spark of Mary Lou Williams, the girl who grew up to become a ja
Ages 4–8
Hokusai: The Man Who Painted a Mountain
Deborah Kogan Ray
Follow the life of the Japanese artist who spent decades observing nature to create the world-famous Great Wave and view
Ages 7–12
All People Are Beautiful
Vincent Kelly
For the child noticing differences in how people look or feeling self-conscious about their own unique traits, this book
Ages 0–8
Mother Goose Goes to India
Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal
For children discovering their heritage or exploring global cultures, these familiar nursery rhymes get a colorful, Indi
Ages 2–8
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child craving more time to play outside, this book celebrates the boundless energy of neighborhood kids reclaimi
Ages 4–8
When the Circus Came to Town
Laurence Yep
Scars from smallpox have made Ursula hide from the world, until a traveling circus and a blizzard bring a new sense of c
Ages 8–12
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Fifteen-year-old Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins the historic fifty-four-mile march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for th
Ages 10–14
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ann Petry
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour
Ages 10–14
Gigi and Ojiji #1
Gigi and Ojiji
Melissa Iwai
Gigi is thrilled for her Japanese grandpa to move in, but she soon realizes that sharing her life with Ojiji is more com
Ages 4–8
When Grandmama Sings
Margaree King Mitchell
For the child who asks why the world isn't always fair. Experience the power of family and music while navigating the di
Ages 6–10
In the Land of Milk and Honey
Joyce Carol Thomas
For the child facing a big life change or a move to an unfamiliar place. This poetic journey highlights the beauty and h
Ages 4–8
Fake Dates and Mooncakes
Sher Lee
Dylan is fighting to save his family's takeout shop through a high-stakes baking contest while falling for Theo and heal
Ages 13–18
Historical Fiction for Mature Children
Oprah Winfrey: Love Yourself First
Rich Linville
Born in Mississippi and nicknamed The Preacher for her early love of reading, young Oprah Winfrey shares the story of fi
Ages 5–8
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness, this biography reveals Jackie Robinson's fierce life-long battle fo
Ages 12–18
Mario and the Hole in the Sky
Elizabeth Rusch
For the child who wonders how one person can save the planet. Discover how Mario Molina's childhood curiosity led to a d
Ages 6–10
Shaka, King of the Zulus
Diane Stanley
An outcast boy transforms into a formidable warrior and leader, building a powerful empire in this dramatic history of t
Ages 8–12
Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree
William Miller
After a painful loss, nine-year-old Zora remembers her mother's encouragement to dream big as she climbs a tall tree to
Ages 5–9
Pelé
Monica Brown
For the child who dreams of being a star but feels held back by their circumstances, this bilingual story shows how tale
Ages 4–9
