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Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage
Books for Celebrating Heritage – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
6,324 books
0–3 yrs
814 books
4–7 yrs
3283 books
8–11 yrs
1570 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(2267)
Picture Books
(245)
Young Adult
(111)
Poetry
(96)
Graphic Novels
(72)
Middle Grade
(52)
Early Readers
(41)
Board Books
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All
Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dane Liu
Thirty-six trailblazing leaders from AAPI communities, including astronauts and athletes, show what it means to overcome
Ages 4–8
Rooting for Plants: The Unstoppable Charles S. Parker, Black Botanist and Collector
Janice N. Harrington
Learn the fascinating story of Charles S. Parker, a pioneering Black botanist who collected plants and inspired a new ge
Ages 4–9
Cambodian Folk Stories from the Gatiloke
Muriel P. Carrison
Centuries of oral tradition come to life in these Cambodian folktales that use humor and wisdom to teach lessons about g
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Ages 9–12
Perez y Martina
Pura Belpré
Martina the beautiful cockroach has many suitors, but choosing the right one is tricky. This classic Puerto Rican tale i
Ages 4–8
Navajo: Visions and Voices Across the Mesa
Shonto Begay
Simple poems and atmospheric paintings blend realism with abstract art to capture childhood experiences and community li
Ages 8–14
The First Americans: The Story of Where They Came From and Who They Became
Anthony Aveni
Trace the incredible journey of seven Native American cultures, from the first migration across the land bridge to the v
Ages 8–12
Heartbeat Drum, The: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
Deidre Havrelock
Cree elder Carol Powder defies tradition to become a drummer, sharing her powerful songs and activism with a new generat
Ages 4–8
Ghost Hands
T. A. Barron
A young hunter named Auki must protect his people's sacred painter from a puma to prove he is ready to join the men in t
Ages 5–9
Oye, Celia!: A Song for Celia Cruz
Katie Sciurba
The pulse of the neighborhood rises as a young fan dances to the salsa rhythms of Celia Cruz, finding history and happin
Ages 4–8
Ramadan Kareem
M. O. Yuksel
For children curious about how neighbors around the world celebrate, this lyrical story explores the spiritual and commu
Ages 4–8
Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd
Follow the youngest member of a Black family as she searches for her missing silk bonnet while everyone prepares their h
Ages 3–7
Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
Patrice Lawrence
Ava listens to her grandmother’s stories of the Empire Windrush and inspirational Black women as she searches for the ri
Ages 4–8
Celebrating a Quinceañera: A Latina's 15th Birthday Celebration
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Ten-year-old Ariana helps her cousin Cynthia prepare for a milestone fifteenth birthday, exploring the rich traditions a
Ages 8–12
The Spirit of Tío Fernando: A Day of the Dead Story
Janice Levy
A boy and his mother prepare marigolds, candy skeletons, and favorite songs to honor Uncle Fernando in this bilingual ce
Ages 5–8
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali
South African schoolgirl Wanda learns to cherish the beauty of her afro through her family’s stories and the legacy of s
Ages 4–8
Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists
Raquel Rivera
Learn how four modern Inuit artists draw inspiration from the vast Arctic landscape and its wildlife to create world-ren
Ages 8–12
The Fabrics of Fairytale: Stories Spun from Far and Wide
Tanya Robyn Batt
Woven materials and sewing patterns frame these stories from seven different lands, showing how various cultures use tex
Ages 7–11
Tortillitas para mama: And Other Spanish Nursery Rhymes
Margot C. Griego (and others)
For families looking to connect with their Latin American roots through the songs, hand-clapping games, and lullabies th
Ages 0–6
Jose Rizal: Ang Martir ng Bagumbayan (Jose Rizal: The Martyr of Bagumbayan)
Mike Bigornia
Jose Rizal’s life unfolds through his peaceful fight for Philippine independence and the unwavering courage that made hi
Ages 7–12
You So Black
Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.
For children building a sense of self, this lyrical celebration of Blackness honors the history, family, and joy found i
Ages 4–8
Icy Watermelon
Mary Sue Galindo
An American Hispanic family spends a warm evening together, sharing stories and cool fruit in this bilingual celebration
Ages 4–8
Bears Make Rock Soup
Lise Erdrich
Gentle watercolor illustrations pair with stories about the sacred bond between Indigenous peoples and animals like bear
Ages 5–10
Dissected Lives
Padre Junipero Serra and His Spanish Missions
Dissected Lives
Franciscan priests and Spanish soldiers establish twenty-one religious outposts across early California to expand an emp
Ages 9–12
God Blesses Us With #2
God Blesses Us with Baby Jesus
Evana Vincent
For the family introducing the Christmas story to their littlest ones through the gentle lens of God's love and the arri
Ages 0–4
