Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Browse
→
Life Moments
→
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+
Global Babies #1
Global Babies
The Global Fund for Children
For the parent wanting to show their little one that no matter where a baby lives or what they wear, they are loved and
Ages 0–3
The Night Before
The Night Before Thanksgiving
Natasha Wing
For the child eagerly counting down the days until the big feast, this story captures the cozy excitement of preparing y
Ages 3–6
Double Dutch
Veronica Chambers
For the child looking to find their rhythm and a sense of belonging, this vibrant tribute explores the heart, history, a
Ages 8–12
1
...
91
92
93
94
95
...
276
12–18 yrs
398 books
Lon Po Po
Ed Young
For children learning to trust their instincts and use their cleverness when things don't feel quite right, this retelli
Ages 4–9
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Stand Up and Speak Out
A Road to Freedom
George Capaccio
For the child curious about how brave people worked together to overcome injustice and seek safety in American history.
Ages 8–14
My Girragundji #1
My Girragundji
Meme McDonald, Boori Monty Pryor
For the child grappling with nighttime fears or feeling like an outsider, this story uses the power of nature and herita
Ages 10–14
Keepers of the Earth #1
Keepers of the Earth
Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac
Traditional Indigenous stories pair with hands-on nature activities to show how every living thing is connected to the h
Ages 5–12
Imani #6
Imani and the Ghost
Cicely Lewis
For the child curious about their heritage and the secrets hidden in old family stories. A gentle mystery that helps kid
Ages 7–10
The Magic Gourd
Baba Wagué Diakité
After Rabbit helps a Chameleon, he receives a magical gourd that never runs out of food, teaching a powerful lesson abou
Ages 4–8
A Distant Enemy
Deb Vanasse
In a remote Alaskan village, fourteen-year-old Joseph fights to honor his Yupik heritage as the modern world begins to c
Ages 10–14
The Cat's Meow
Gary Soto
Nicole is in for a magical surprise when her cat, Pip, begins sharing secrets and speaking to her in Spanish.
Ages 7–10
Brown Sugar Baby
Kevin Lewis
A rhythmic, cozy board book that celebrates the deep bond between parent and child through sweet metaphors and lyrical r
Ages 0–3
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Experience the career of a legendary jazz composer and his orchestra as they create a unique sound that defies every mus
Ages 4–9
Emeka's Gift: An African Counting Story
Ifeoma Onyefulu
For the child curious about life in other lands, this beautiful photo-essay combines early math skills with a warm journ
Ages 3–7
So Much
Trish Cooke
One by one, a stream of relatives arrives at the door, each unable to resist showering the baby with huge squeezes, loud
Ages 2–5
Amish Stories #1
An Amish Year
Richard Ammon
For children curious about different ways of living, this quiet story explores the rhythmic, tradition-filled seasons of
Ages 5–9
Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame
For the child learning to name big feelings, this soulful story uses a vibrant urban palette to show how emotions can ch
Ages 4–8
¡Hola, Lola! #3
Lola and the Tooth Fairy Mouse Mystery
Keka Novales
Lola and her cousin Luis hatch a clever plan to ensure el Ratón, the Guatemalan tooth fairy, can find them all the way i
Ages 6–9
Second Daughter: The Story of a Slave Girl
Mildred Pitts Walter
Aissa watches as her sister, Elizabeth Freeman, takes a courageous stand in a Massachusetts court to win freedom for the
Ages 10–14
First Reports
The Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation
Allison Lassieur
Past and present collide in this look at the Apsaalooke people, from their traditional beliefs and customs to their mode
Ages 7–10
How Turtle's Back was Cracked
Gayle Ross
In this Cherokee folktale, a boastful turtle's pride leads to a run-in with a pack of wolves and a permanent change to h
Ages 4–8
Red Shoes
Karen English
A pair of beloved red shoes outgrown by Malika in one home finds a second life bringing joy to Amina during Ramadan in A
Ages 4–8
The Legend of the Windigo
Gayle Ross
For the child learning how courage and wit can overcome seemingly impossible challenges. This traditional story explores
Ages 5–10
Home Is Not a Country
Safia Elhillo
For the teenager who feels caught between two worlds and wonders who they might have been in another life.
Ages 12–18
