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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+
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
Cindy Trumbore, Susan L. Roth
For the child curious about how nature and history are linked. Discover how a vibrant bird and its island home survived
Ages 6–11
10 Things I Hate about Pinky
Sandhya Menon
For the teen navigating the pressure of parental expectations and the messy, exciting sparks of an unexpected summer rom
Ages 12–18
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles
For the child noticing the differences in how people live, this story highlights the bridge of kindness and shared cultu
Ages 4–8
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A Day in the Life of a Muslim Child
Abdul Malik Mujahid
For parents seeking to weave faith into the rhythms of a child's day, this guide provides the words and habits for a mea
Ages 4–8
Safiyyah's War
Hiba Noor Khan
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world who needs to see how quiet courage and community can
Ages 9–13
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask
Anton Treuer
An Ojibwe scholar shares a frank, funny, and personal look at the most common questions people have about Indigenous his
Ages 12–18
Different Like Me- A Children's Book On Social Justice
Jasmin Dior
Black youth find a voice for self-love and community strength as they navigate racial differences and learn the meaning
Ages 5–10
Great Journeys
Bound for America: The Story of the European Immigrants
Milton Meltzer
Families left everything behind in Europe to seek a new life in America. These historical accounts reveal the courage an
Ages 9–14
Mr. Pak Buys a Story
Carol Farley
A servant is tricked into buying a ridiculous story, yet his silly purchase becomes a clever weapon to frighten off a ba
Ages 5–9
The 5 O'Clock Band
Troy Andrews
For the child who feels like they aren't quite measuring up or is searching for their place within their community and c
Ages 4–8
The Wooden Camel
Wanuri Kahiu
For the child who feels too small for their big dreams. This beautiful story explores how patience and a creative spirit
Ages 4–8
Green Piano, The: How Little Me Found Music
Roberta Flack, Tonya Bolden
Jazz found its soul in New Orleans through a blend of spirituals, ragtime, and improvisation, creating a major form of m
Ages 4–8
The Frog and his Caravan Turtle
Adrian Sanqui
Nestor travels the world with his diplomat parents, finding new houses and vibrant cultures to explore every time they m
Ages 5–8
Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II
Michael Rosen
For the child who has begun asking questions about their family's past and how to piece together the stories of those wh
Ages 10–14
Seed of Compassion, The: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
For the child learning how to be a kind friend and neighbor. This gentle memoir shares how small acts of empathy can gro
Ages 4–8
Boy Named Isamu, A: A Story of Isamu Noguchi
James Yang
For the quiet child who sees the world differently. This poetic story celebrates how wandering, wondering, and observing
Ages 3–7
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Judith Ortiz Cofer
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Ages 12–18
Across a Dark and Wild Sea
written and ill. by Jon Brown
Across a Dark and Wild Sea
Ages 6–10
Yaya and the Sea
Karen Good Marable
Lush acrylic paintings capture a young girl watching her mother and aunties perform sacred spring rituals to honor the p
Ages 4–8
One Speck of Truth
Caela Carter
For the child searching for their own history: a young girl travels to Cuba to uncover the family secrets her mother has
Ages 8–12
Let ‘Er Buck!
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child grappling with the sting of unfairness, this true story of a Black cowboy's grace under pressure offers a
Ages 6–10
All Four Quarters of the Moon
Shirley Marr
For the child navigating a major move or feeling caught between two worlds, this story offers comfort through family tra
Ages 8–12
At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell
For the child feeling the quiet ache of missing someone far away, this lyrical story celebrates the bond of a Native Ame
Ages 4–8
Birth of the Cool
Kathleen Cornell Berman
For the child finding their own voice, this rhythmic biography of Miles Davis shows how a young boy's curiosity and hard
Ages 4–9
