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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
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3283 books
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1570 books
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Where's Joon?
Julie Kim
For children exploring their heritage or those who love a magical quest, this graphic novel blends Korean folklore with
Ages 5–9
Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes (Los perros magicos de los volcanes)
Manlio Argueta
Magical dogs emerge from the volcanoes of El Salvador to protect the people and help them triumph over oppression in thi
Ages 6–10
All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
Dan Yaccarino
Four generations of an Italian family share one small, sturdy shovel as they build new lives in America after sailing fr
Ages 4–8
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Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers
Juliet Menéndez
From the stage to the Supreme Court, these forty trailblazing Latina women began their journeys as children with big dre
Ages 8–12
Freedom Like Sunlight: Praisesongs for Black Americans
J. Patrick Lewis
Celebrate thirteen Black Americans who shaped history through this moving fusion of biographical poetry and striking por
Ages 8–12
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
Joanna Ho
This powerful free-verse anthem honors the endurance and creativity of Asian Americans who shaped the continent despite
Ages 4–8
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone
Eve Nadel Catarevas
Annie Malone built a beauty empire for Black women to become the first self-made female millionaire through determinatio
Ages 5–9
Bringing in the New Year
Grace Lin
Dumplings, new clothes, and poem-hanging fill the air as a Chinese American family readies their home for the joyful Lun
Ages 3–7
Wanjikũ, Child of Mine
Ciikũ Ndũng'ũ-Case
From the quiet Kenyan countryside to the busy streets of Nairobi, Wanjikũ carries her cultural identity through every st
Ages 6–10
Cesar: SÃ, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Lyrical poems and folk-art illustrations trace the life and philosophy of labor activist Cesar Chavez and his fight for
Ages 8–12
Tan to Tamarind: Poems About the Color Brown
Malathi Michelle Iyengar
For children starting to notice differences in appearance, this poetic celebration turns various shades of brown into a
Ages 5–9
Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me
Richard Michelson
Step into a Harlem shoe-shine shop and onto the dance floor of the Savoy Ballroom as a young boy hears the rhythmic hist
Ages 6–10
The American Family Album
The African American Family Album
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler
Authentic letters, diaries, and photographs trace the long journey of African American life from ancestral roots through
Ages 10–18
Storytelling Math
Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi!
Art Coulson
Bo searches for just the right size container to hold his traditional marbles for the Cherokee National Holiday festival
Ages 3–6
Abuela's Weave
Omar S. Castañeda
A young girl and her grandmother travel to a Guatemalan market to sell their traditional weavings, celebrating their dee
Ages 5–9
Sing Me a Story: Song-and-Dance Tales from the Caribbean
Grace Hallworth
Clever tricksters dance and sing their way out of trouble in these five rhythmic Caribbean tales featuring bright collag
Ages 5–10
Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World
Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India
Aaron Shepard
For children needing to see how quiet wisdom and steady devotion can overcome even the most daunting, impossible obstacl
Ages 7–12
Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City
David Weitzman
Mohawk men walk iron beams hundreds of feet above the ground, turning a dangerous profession into a legendary tradition
Ages 10–15
Magical Cycle of the Seasons #3
Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems
Francisco X. Alarcón
Angels ride bicycles through the streets of Los Angeles in this bilingual collection of poems celebrating the simple, sp
Ages 6–10
Black Out Loud
Arnold Adoff
Modern voices celebrate Black identity and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through a powerful collection of Africa
Ages 10–18
Josie Dances
Denise Lajimodiere
Josie needs the help of her mother and grandmothers to gather her moccasins, shawl, and spirit name before her big debut
Ages 4–8
Ohana Means Family
Ilima Loomis
Panoramic illustrations capture the customs and community spirit required to harvest and prepare the traditional Hawaiia
Ages 4–8
Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico! America's Sproutings
Pat Mora
Celebrate the origins of your favorite foods through playful haiku and cultural history. Perfect for curious eaters disc
Ages 4–9
Ating Kasaysayan
Ang Ating mga Ninuno
Rene O. Villanueva
Travel back in time to meet the ancestors of the Philippines and learn how they lived, worked, and built their society t
Ages 7–12
