African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about african american heritage recommended for kids ages 4–7.

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For the child looking for their place in a game or a community, this rhythmic tale celebrates how shared joy and a bit o

Ages 4–8

Usborne Young Reading: True Stories

Martin Luther King

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word

Ages 7–10

A Picture Book Biography

A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

David A. Adler

For the child curious about real-life heroes, this accessible biography introduces the incredible courage of Harriet Tub

Ages 6–9

Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

Dinah Johnson

For the child learning to speak up for what is right, even when others try to push them aside. Discover how Ida B. Wells

Ages 4–8

Cornerstones of Freedom

Rosa Parks: Freedom Rider

Keith Brandt, Joanne Mattern

For the child learning about fairness and the power of one voice. This biography shows how quiet courage can change the

Ages 7–10

Do You See Me?

LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss

For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the

Ages 4–8

Sienna's Scrapbook

Toni Trent Parker

For the child curious about their roots, this scrapbook-style journey brings African American history to life through a

Ages 6–10

The Walk

Winsome Bingham

For the child curious about why grownups wait in long lines to vote. This story connects a simple walk to the polling st

Ages 4–8

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Marian Wright Edelman: For Every Child

Laura Wingfield

For the child curious about how one person can change the world for others. This introduction to Marian Wright Edelman s

Ages 6–9

Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

David Barclay Moore

For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of

Ages 6–10

We the People

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Dan Elish

For the child learning how one person's courage can change history, this accessible biography introduces the bravery and

Ages 7–10

Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

Breanna J. McDaniel

For the child who loves the library and needs to see how one person's voice can change which stories are told and whose

Ages 4–8

Imani's Music

Sheron Williams

For the child learning about difficult history, this lyrical folktale shows how art and ancestral memory provide strengt

Ages 5–9

Night on Neighborhood Street

Eloise Greenfield

For the child curious about what happens when the sun goes down, this poetic collection offers a warm and safe look at l

Ages 4–8

So Tall Within Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Gary D. Schmidt

For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's immense inner streng

Ages 5–9

On Mardi Gras Day

Fatima Shaik

For the child curious about vibrant community traditions, this soulful journey explores the sights, sounds, and deep cul

Ages 4–8

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers #5

Ticket to Canada

Eric Oatman

For the child learning about the pursuit of freedom and the courage it takes to leave everything behind for a safer life

Ages 7–10

Because of You, John Lewis

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this story explores how meeting a hero can spark the co

Ages 7–10

Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride

Andrea Pinkney

For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice, this rhythmic biography celebrates the unstoppab

Ages 4–8

Saving American Beach The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee Betsch

Heidi Tyline King

For the child who loves the ocean and wants to see how one person's passion can protect the places we love from being lo

Ages 4–9

My Red, White, and Blue

Alana Tyson

For children processing the difference between what our country's symbols promise and the reality of Black history, this

Ages 4–8

All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration

Glenda Armand

For the child asking about fairness and history, this gentle story follows a young girl's journey from the Jim Crow Sout

Ages 4–8

Juneteenth Is

Natasha Tripplett

Celebrate the joy and history of Juneteenth through a family's traditions, from parades and brisket to the deep roots of

Ages 4–8

What is a Tape?: A Picture Book for Black Children

Vincent Marable

For the curious child asking about 'old' technology, this guide introduces cassette and VHS tapes while celebrating Blac

Ages 3–8

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