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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
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum
Ashley Bryan
Rhythmic Nigerian folktales and bold woodcut art explain why frogs and snakes don't play together and how the animals fi
Ages 6–10
Sequoyah: The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing
James Rumford
Sequoyah revolutionized Cherokee culture by creating a brand new writing system, allowing his people to share their stor
Ages 6–10
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
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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
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children curious about how one person can face conflict with peace. This biography introduces the life and teachings
Ages 5–10
Art History for Kids
Identifiable Art Styles of Ancient Africa, Rome, Egypt, Greece
Baby Professor
For the curious child who loves exploring how people lived long ago through the buildings, statues, and patterns they le
Ages 6–10
Theodore's Adventures
Theodore's Spanish Adventure
Ashlee Harding, Trent Harding
For the curious child who dreams of seeing the world or is starting to learn a new language. This story introduces Spani
Ages 3–8
Book of Bible Superheroes for Kids
The Story of Daniel and the Sleepy Lions
Michael Palmer
For the child who needs a reminder that they are never truly alone when facing big, scary challenges.
Ages 3–7
John Davidson's Early Readers #4
Marcus and the Camel
John Davidson
For the child who wonders what lies beyond the horizon, this biography introduces the legendary Silk Road and the thrill
Ages 7–10
Watch the Stars Come Out
Riki Levinson
For the child curious about their roots, this gentle story follows two siblings on a brave voyage from the Old World to
Ages 4–8
From the Files of Madison Finn #1
Caught in the Web
Laura Dower
Ona Judge Staines makes a courageous choice to leave the Washington plantation and claim her own life in this true accou
Ages 8–12
The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter
S. P. Somtow
Johnny is struggling to balance his Lakota heritage with a new school until he meets Rebecca, a girl who understands bei
Ages 10–14
Little Eight John
Virginia Hamilton
For the child who challenges every rule. Explore how a young boy's determination to do the exact opposite of what he's t
Ages 5–10
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
A mother and child navigate a new country and find a sanctuary of stories and strength within the walls of a public libr
Ages 4–8
My Family Plays Music
Nina Jaffe
For the child who loves to hum along to the radio or bang on pots and pans, this vibrant journey explores how music conn
Ages 4–8
Black Troubadour: Langston Hughes
Charlemae Hill Rollins
African American life and universal human values shine through in this celebrated biography of one of the most influenti
Ages 11–15
This Strange New Feeling
Julius Lester
For the young adult exploring how the heart survives and seeks connection even in the most restricted and unjust of circ
Ages 12–18
Too Small Tola #1
Too Small Tola
Atinuke
Tola may be small, but she is a mighty force of kindness and courage in the bustling, colorful streets of Lagos, Nigeria
Ages 6–9
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Lillian's Right to Vote
Jonah Winter
As Lillian climbs a steep hill toward the voting booth, she remembers the long, historic journey her family took to prot
Ages 5–9
Tapenum's Day: A Wampanoag Indian Boy in Pilgrim Times
Kate Waters
Follow Tapenum, a Wampanoag boy in 1620s Plymouth, as he prepares for his future through the daily tools, clothing, and
Ages 6–10
Stolen Words
Melanie Florence
For the child curious about family history or the parent looking to discuss how culture and language can be lost and the
Ages 6–9
Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Five-time Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku rides the waves in this vibrant biography of the man who introduced surfing t
Ages 6–10
Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet
selected by Neil Philip
For the child curious about their heritage or those who love a good trickster tale, these magical stories celebrate the
Ages 8–14
