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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+
Confucius: The Golden Rule
Russell Freedman
For the child curious about how to treat others with kindness and integrity. This biography introduces the foundational
Ages 7–11
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Scott O'Dell, Elizabeth Hall
For the child grappling with the weight of injustice or the pain of forced change. This story explores staying true to y
Ages 10–14
A Spy Called James
Anne Rockwell
For the child who loves secret missions and wants to discover how one person's quiet courage can change the course of hi
Ages 6–10
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Place Called America, A: A Story of the Land and People
Jennifer Thermes
For the curious student trying to understand how a vast land became a nation. This sweeping history explores the connect
Ages 8–12
The Door of No Return
Sarah Mussi
For the teenager exploring how their family's past shapes their present while seeking to understand their roots and pers
Ages 12–17
Science of the Past
Science in Ancient China
George Beshore
Ancient Chinese innovators changed the world forever by developing essential tools like the compass, rockets, water whee
Ages 8–12
The Dies Drear Chronicles #1
The House of Dies Drear
Virginia Hamilton
Sinister events and whispers of hauntings surround a mysterious old house in this award-winning suspenseful tale.
Ages 9–13
The Puzzle Ring
Kate Forsyth
For the child curious about their roots, this magical adventure follows a girl traveling back in time to 16th-century Sc
Ages 9–13
You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide to Finding Your Voice
Minda Harts
For the girl navigating spaces where she feels unheard, this guide provides the tools to overcome systemic hurdles and l
Ages 10–16
Fighting for Honor: Japanese Americans and World War II
Michael L. Cooper
For the child grappling with questions of fairness and belonging, this history explores the courage of Japanese American
Ages 10–14
A Traveling Photographer
Growing Peace: A Story of Farming, Music, and Religious Harmony
Richard Sobol
For the child curious about how different religions can live together, this true story shows how coffee, music, and hard
Ages 8–12
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who needs to see how a dream, paired with a 'vocal miracle' and steady perseverance, can break barriers an
Ages 4–9
The Boy from the Dragon Palace
Margaret Read MacDonald
For the child learning that true wealth comes from kindness rather than greed, this Japanese folktale explores how a sma
Ages 5–10
Teachers March! The: How Selma's Teachers Changed History
Wallace, Sandra Neil and Rich Wallace
Brave educators in Selma, Alabama, risk everything to join the nonviolent protest for voting rights in this account of t
Ages 7–11
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Daniel Bernstrom
An African American grandfather uses his time machine car to share stories of hope and courage with his grandson in this
Ages 4–8
The Magic Horse of Han Gan
Chen Jiang Hong
For the child who wonders if their drawings have a life of their own, this stunning tale explores how passion and art ca
Ages 5–10
Mr. Goo Goes Food Tripping
Famous Food and Delicacies in Asia
Baby Professor
Vibrant street foods and legendary delicacies await in this colorful journey through the markets and kitchens of Asia.
Ages 3–8
Mysterious Thelonious
Chris Raschka
The rhythmic genius of jazz legend Thelonious Monk comes to life by pairing the notes of his music with the vibrant colo
Ages 4–9
The Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
For the teen seeking a sense of purpose after profound loss, this epic journey follows a prince who must transform into
Ages 12–18
Faraway Home
Jane Kurtz
For children feeling nervous about a parent's long trip or curious about a faraway ancestral home they have never visite
Ages 4–8
Ruth and the Green Book
Calvin Alexander Ramsey
For the child learning how community and kindness can help navigate unfairness. This story explores traveling safely dur
Ages 7–11
The Funny Little Woman
Arlene Mosel
A giggling woman in medieval Japan follows a rolling dumpling into a cave, where she must use her wits and her cooking s
Ages 4–8
The Vine Basket
Josanne La Valley
For the child who feels the weight of family responsibility and seeks a way to honor their heritage while following thei
Ages 9–12
Amelia and the Magic Ponies
Sue Houser
When a terrible storm threatens a beloved antique carousel in New Mexico, the wooden horses must find their own brand of
Ages 4–9
