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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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This Side of Home
Renée Watson
For the teenager grappling with changes in their neighborhood and realizing their once identical path with a sibling is
Ages 12–18
Tales of Long Ago
Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić
For the child enchanted by the mysterious and the magical, these Slavic-inspired tales explore the weight of our choices
Ages 8–12
Whoever You Are
Mem Fox
Bright paintings and simple words reveal that while our lives and homes may look different, every person shares the same
Ages 2–7
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Hush Songs
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rhythmic African-American lullabies and historical notes come together to create a soulful and soothing end to the day.
Ages 0–8
Path to the Stars
Sylvia Acevedo
For the girl who dreams of the stars but feels held back by expectations. Sylvia's journey from Girl Scout to NASA engin
Ages 10–14
Mahalia Jackson
Nina Nolan
For the child who needs to see how a powerful voice can change the world. Discover how Mahalia Jackson's music became th
Ages 4–8
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella
Paul Fleischman
Threads from Cinderella stories found all across the globe are woven together into one magnificent, shimmering tapestry
Ages 5–10
Voices From the March on Washington
J. Patrick Lewis
Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the
Ages 12–18
Seeds of Freedom
Hester Bass
For the child curious about how a community can work together to change unfair rules. This story shows how creativity an
Ages 6–10
Buddha
Demi
The Golden-Winged King of Illumination serves as a powerful guardian deity, protecting the Pure Land and Mount Sumeru fr
Ages 6–10
A Bilingual Baby Book #2
Time to Eat!
Vickie Lee
For families looking to turn mealtime chaos into a bonding moment while introducing Mandarin vocabulary through familiar
Ages 0–3
I Wonder as I Wander
Gwenyth Swain
For the child who loves listening to the sounds of the city or the rhythm of rain: discover how young Langston Hughes tu
Ages 5–10
York's Adventures With Lewis and Clark: The African American's Part in the Great Expedition
Rhoda Blumberg
York journeyed across the continent with Lewis and Clark, forging vital alliances with Native tribes while navigating th
Ages 9–12
Susan Grigsby's Garden Stories #1
In the Garden with Dr. Carver
Susan Grigsby
For the child who thrives in nature and wonders how one person can transform a community. This story celebrates the joy
Ages 5–9
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Judith Ortiz Cofer
This collection of award-winning fiction and poetry captures the vibrant life, voices, and daily experiences of young pe
Ages 12–18
Anansi and the Box of Stories
Stephen Krensky
A clever spider uses his wit and mischief to defy the social order. These traditional Akan folk tales celebrate the powe
Ages 5–9
Tales of the Talented Tenth #3
Robert Smalls (Tales of the Talented Tenth series)
Joel Christian Gill
Witness the uncelebrated narratives of Black history brought to life through detailed graphic novels that highlight incr
Ages 10–16
A Bus of Our Own
Freddi Williams Evans
For children processing the unfairness of unequal resources, this story celebrates a community that takes action to ensu
Ages 5–9
History in Art
Islamic Empires
Nicola Barber
Ancient artifacts and vibrant artwork reveal a millennium of history, showing exactly how people lived, fought, and buil
Ages 9–12
In Our Teeny Tiny Matzah House
Bill Wurtzel and Claire Wurtzel
Kitzel the cat narrates this rowdy holiday tale where a tiny, crowded house feels more and more chaotic with every new g
Ages 3–8
Kami and the Yaks
Andrea Stenn Stryer
High in the Himalayas, a young deaf Sherpa boy braves a fierce hailstorm and uses his keen eyes to find a missing yak tr
Ages 4–8
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Shana Keller
For the child who asks why school matters or feels frustrated by a difficult lesson. This story reveals the true value o
Ages 6–10
Borders
Thomas King
For the child questioning why rules don't always respect who they are. This graphic novel explores standing firm in your
Ages 10–18
The Year of Our Revolution
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teenager navigating the pull between traditional family roots and the urge to define their own path in a changin
Ages 12–18
