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African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about african american heritage recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,305 books

Cover of How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

For the teenager navigating the intersection of racial identity and sexuality while searching for the courage to speak t

Cover of Truth with a Capital T

Truth with a Capital T

Bethany Hegedus

For the child grappling with the pressure to be perfect or feeling like they have lost their 'special' status at school.

Cover of Response

For the teen processing the weight of systemic unfairness and the difficult journey toward healing after experiencing or

Cover of Bone by Bone by Bone

Bone by Bone by Bone

For the child navigating a world where adults hold unfair prejudices, this story explores the weight of choosing loyalty

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Cover of A Little Love

Virginia Hamilton

For the teenager navigating the complex ache of an absent parent while seeking to understand their own worth and identit

Cover of Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors

Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors

Aida Salazar, Yamile Saied Méndez

For the child approaching puberty who feels nervous or curious about their first period. This anthology celebrates menar

Cover of Skating with the Statue of Liberty

A Sky Full of Song #1

Skating with the Statue of Liberty

Susan Lynn Meyer

For the child grappling with the realization that even 'the land of the free' has deep histories of unfairness and syste

Cover of A Big Dose of Lucky

A Big Dose of Lucky

For the teenager navigating the complexities of mixed-race identity and the longing to uncover hidden family secrets fro

Cover of When I Crossed No-Bob

When I Crossed No-Bob

Margaret McMullan

For the child grappling with the weight of family history or seeking the courage to choose their own moral path despite

Cover of King of the Mound

King of the Mound

For the child facing a long recovery or physical setback who needs to see that a change in plans doesn't mean the end of

Cover of Abraham Lincoln

The Making of America #2

Abraham Lincoln

For the student who wants to understand the man behind the monument, this biography explores Lincoln's growth, his strug

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Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye #2

Sometimey Friend

Pansie Hart Flood

For the child adjusting to a major move or a new family dynamic, this story explores finding your footing and learning w

Cover of Cashay

Margaret McMullan

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of loss and the pressure of survival in an under-resourced community while

Cover of Dear Dad: Growing Up With a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stayed Connected

Dear Dad: Growing Up With a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stayed Connected

Jay Jay Patton, Kiara Valdez

For the child navigating the distance of a parent's incarceration, this vibrant memoir offers hope through the story of

Cover of Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke, the First Openly Gay MLB Player and Inventor of the High Five

Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke, the First Openly Gay MLB Player and Inventor of the High Five

Andrew Maraniss

For the teen athlete wrestling with their identity, this biography reveals the hidden history of a baseball pioneer and

Cover of Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States

Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States

For the teen asking how they can make a difference, this visual history explores how public protests have shaped the Ame

Cover of The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color

Instant Help Solutions

The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color

For the girl of color navigating unfair beauty standards, this empowering guide offers tools to dismantle internalized p

Cover of From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs

From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs

For the family wanting to explore the many voices of the American past, this vibrant collection uses songs and stories t

Cover of Flying Lessons & Other Stories

Flying Lessons & Other Stories

For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating the complex labels of middle school, this collection offers te

Cover of Ink Knows No Borders

Ink Knows No Borders

Patrice Vecchione

For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of living between two cultures or searching for a sense of belonging in

Cover of 15 Women's Rights Activists You Should Know

Bold Women in History

15 Women's Rights Activists You Should Know

For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book introduces fifteen trailblazers who fought for equality

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Fred Bowen Sports Story

Hardcourt Comeback

For the young athlete curious about how their favorite game began, this engaging history traces the NBA's journey from p

Cover of Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math

Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math

Jeannine Atkins

For the teen who loves patterns and logic, these lyrical portraits show how real women used math to fight for justice an

Cover of Red Madness

For the curious reader fascinated by medical mysteries and the 'detectives' who solve them. This gripping history uncove