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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
13+
People Who Hugged the Trees, The
Deborah Lee Rose
For the child who loves the outdoors or wonders if one person can make a difference. This story shows how courage and co
Ages 5–9
Sagwa #1
The Chinese Siamese Cat
Amy Tan
A mischievous kitten rewrites a foolish magistrate's unfair laws in this vibrant tale of how a small act of rebellion ca
Ages 4–9
Blackfeet Stories
Running Eagle
James Willard Schultz
For the young person looking for a role model who defies expectations, this story follows a girl's journey to becoming a
Ages 12–18
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The Shark God
Rafe Martin
For the child learning about the balance of power and kindness, this legendary tale explores standing up to unfairness w
Ages 5–9
My Strange Shrinking Parents
Zeno Sworder
Woodblock-inspired art illustrates a moving story of immigrant parents who literally give of themselves to provide a fut
Ages 5–10
Just Like Jesse Owens
Andrew Young, Paula Young Shelton
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a boy in the segregated South offers a path from
Ages 6–10
Awesome! Women
A Is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World
Eva Chen
For parents wanting to introduce the alphabet through a lens of female empowerment and history. This board book sparks e
Ages 0–4
We All Sing with the Same Voice
J. Philip Miller, Sheppard M. Greene
For the child noticing differences for the first time, this lyrical song celebrates how we are all connected despite our
Ages 3–7
The Two Mountains
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big goal or a long path ahead, this timeless fable shows how steady, small step
Ages 5–9
Still Dreaming / Seguimos Soñando
Claudia Guadalupe Martinez
For children processing the fear of being separated from their family or leaving their home, this story explores staying
Ages 4–8
Hill We Climb, The: An Inaugural Poem for the Country
Amanda Gorman
Gorman’s powerful words call for unity and healing, offering a vision of light and hope for a country walking the path t
Ages 12–18
Hiromi's Hands
Lynne Barasch
Hiromi defies tradition to master the art of sushi making alongside her father in their family's busy New York City rest
Ages 5–9
No Mush Today
Sally Derby
For the child feeling overlooked by a new baby or tired of the same old routine. This gentle story explores finding a sp
Ages 4–8
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling
Maribel and her mother spend a full year in America experiencing new seasons and holidays while they wait for her father
Ages 4–8
Ten Ways to Hear Snow
Cathy Camper
For the child learning to slow down and notice the world. This quiet walk through a winter morning celebrates mindfulnes
Ages 4–8
Ordinary People Change the World #8
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brad Meltzer
Witness how a commitment to nonviolence helped lead a movement as this biography follows the life and peaceful bravery o
Ages 5–9
Pandava Quintet #5
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
Roshani Chokshi
With their celestial weapons gone, Aru and her sisters must face rock concerts and fearsome trials to stop the Sleeper f
Ages 8–12
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Javaka Steptoe
Young Jean-Michel Basquiat finds inspiration in the pulsing energy of New York City and proves that art doesn't have to
Ages 6–10
Little Leaders & Legends #2
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
Vashti Harrison
True stories of global creators and thinkers prove that looking at the world differently can lead to innovations that ch
Ages 8–12
Manuela's Gift
Kristyn Rehling Estes
Birthday dreams of a brand-new dress turn to disappointment for Manuela when hard times mean she receives a hand-me-down
Ages 4–8
Superheroes Are Everywhere
Kamala Harris
Extraordinary power lives in everyday people, from kind neighbors to brave family members who show us that being our bes
Ages 3–7
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story From China
Ed Young
Three sisters must use their wits to stay safe when a hungry wolf arrives at their door disguised as their grandmother i
Ages 4–8
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Elizabeth Yates
Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Ida B. Wells?
Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ
Born into slavery, a girl uses her voice and pen to change American history in this biography of a hero who fought for f
Ages 8–12
