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.

1,091 books

Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

Traci Todd

For the child who loves to draw and wants to know how art can change the world. Discover the story of a trailblazer who

Ages 7–10

All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African American Spirituals

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For the family seeking peace at bedtime or a deeper connection to cultural history through the soulful, rhythmic power o

Ages 3–10

Lion and the Ostrich Chicks and Other African Folk Tales

Joyce Cooper Arkhurst

For the child learning that brains often beat brawn. These timeless stories use clever animal tricksters to explore fair

Ages 7–11

Children's Musical Biographies

The Life and Music of Elvis Presley

For the child discovering a love for music or performing, this reader explores how a humble boy from Mississippi grew up

Ages 6–9

Little People, Big Dreams #44

Aretha Franklin

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who loves to sing or needs to see how finding your own voice can change the world and inspire a movement.

Ages 4–7

Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridges' First Day of School

Irène Cohen-Janca

For the child learning about fairness and the courage it takes to stand alone. A poetic, evocative look at Ruby Bridges'

Ages 6–10

Scholastic First Biographies

Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges, Grace Maccarone

For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair. This simple autobiography helps young readers understand courag

Ages 4–8

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Kathleen Krull

For the child facing a long recovery or physical challenge, this inspiring true story shows how grit and family support

Ages 6–10

Sense Pass King

Katrin Hyman Tchana

For the child who needs to know that intelligence and grace are more powerful than status or bullying by those in charge

Ages 5–9

Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai

Claire A. Nivola

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. See how one woman's simple act of planting seeds transf

Ages 5–10

James Van Der Zee: The Picture Takin' Man

Unknown

For the child discovering their own creative voice, this biography of a legendary Harlem photographer shows how art can

Ages 4–8