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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
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(2267)
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(245)
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(111)
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(96)
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(72)
Middle Grade
(52)
Early Readers
(41)
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(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
Tameka Fryer Brown
For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this inspiring biography shows how bravery and per
Ages 4–8
The Laura Line
Crystal Allen
For the child struggling with self-image and peer pressure, this story shows how discovering your family's resilient his
Ages 8–12
Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara
Elvira Woodruff
After emigrating from Ireland to America, Darcy uses her keen eye for small, everyday beauties to help her homesick fami
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
373 books
Made in Korea
Sarah Suk
Business becomes personal when two ambitious Korean-American teens face off in a high-stakes business rivalry that might
Ages 12–18
Adela's Mariachi Band
Denise Vega
Adela may not be ready to play an instrument yet, but she finds a clever and rhythmic way to join her family's lively ma
Ages 3–7
Pushkin's Fairy Tales
Alexander Pushkin
For the child enchanted by magic and rhythm who loves discovering how greed or kindness can change a person's fate in ti
Ages 6–12
Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella
Robert D. San Souci
A Caribbean godmother narrates this Creole variant of the classic Cinderella story, set against a lush island backdrop f
Ages 4–9
One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor
Richard Michelson
The daughter of Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century New York grows up to transform her family's experiences into bel
Ages 6–9
Miracle on 133rd Street
Sonia Manzano
For the family adjusting to a small space or a new city, this story shows how a simple holiday mishap can turn into a jo
Ages 4–8
Very Important People
Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child who needs to see how one voice can change history, this biography explores the power of using your unique
Ages 8–12
Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Spotted Tail
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
For the child curious about history's real heroes. Discover how one Lakota leader used the power of words and diplomacy
Ages 8–12
Brush of the Gods
Lenore Look
The wordless novel is a narrative genre that uses sequences of captionless pictures to tell a story.
Ages 4–9
If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden
Kay Weisman
Discover the ancient clam gardens of the Pacific Northwest and learn how Indigenous communities have carefully tended th
Ages 4–8
Ma'ii and Cousin Horned Toad
Shonto Begay
A lazy coyote learns a lesson he will never forget after trying to trick his hardworking cousin, Horned Toad, out of his
Ages 5–9
Civil Rights Activists
Coretta Scott King
Cynthia Klingel
Coretta Scott King stood alongside her husband as a powerful leader in her own right, dedicated to the peaceful fight fo
Ages 7–10
The Best Winds
Laura E. Williams
For the child who struggles with frustration when things don't work the first time, this story shows the beauty of slowi
Ages 4–8
Liberian Folktales
Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia
Won-Ldy Paye, Margaret H. Lippert
For the child who struggles to work with others, this playful Liberian folk tale shows how every part of a team is vital
Ages 4–8
The Salmon of Knowledge
Celina Buckley
For the curious child who dreams of possessing all the world's wisdom. This vibrant retelling of an Irish legend explore
Ages 5–9
Pride
Robin Stevenson
For the child curious about LGBTQ+ history and seeking a sense of community through the joyful celebration of identity a
Ages 9–14
Esquivel!
Susan Wood
For the child who hears music in the clatter of a kitchen or the hum of a city, this book celebrates the joy of thinking
Ages 6–10
Barefoot Anthologies
The Barefoot Book of Tropical Tales
Raouf Mama
For the child curious about the world, these vibrant stories offer a rhythmic journey through tropical lands while teach
Ages 8–12
Frederick Douglass: Portrait of a Freedom Fighter
Sheila Keenan
Trace the journey of Frederick Douglass from his life in slavery to his rise as a powerful abolitionist leader and voice
Ages 8–12
Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Judy Goldman
For the child learning to navigate the loss of a grandparent, this gentle story uses the return of monarch butterflies t
Ages 5–9
