African American Heritage Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about african american heritage recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,934 books

Trouble Don't Last

Shelley Pearsall

For the child grappling with big questions about justice and bravery, this story follows an unexpected journey from capt

Ages 8–12

Signature Lives

Langston Hughes: The Voice of Harlem

Brenda Haugen

For the child discovering the power of words or exploring Black history, this biography follows Langston Hughes as he fi

Ages 10–14

The Heart of Our Home

Janelle Washington

For the child curious about their roots, this stunningly illustrated story celebrates the love, history, and cultural he

Ages 4–8

Scholastic Chapter Book Biography

Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

For the child curious about how a young boy from Atlanta grew up to change the world through peace and big dreams.

Ages 6–9

Graphic Library: African Americans in the U.S. Military

The Buffalo Soldiers and the American West

Jason Glaser

For the child who loves action but wants to know the real stories of history, this graphic novel brings the courage of B

Ages 8–12

You Choose: History

The Civil Rights Movement

Heather Adamson

For the child curious about how individual choices shape history, this interactive guide lets them step into the shoes o

Ages 8–12

Holiday Classics #1

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa!

Rex Perry

For the child curious about winter traditions beyond Christmas, follow Penny Proud and her family as they discover the s

Ages 4–8

Build a House

Rhiannon Giddens

For the child learning about the strength and beauty of heritage. This moving story celebrates how music and community p

Ages 7–10

Fact Finders: Causes and Effects

Freedom from Slavery: Causes and Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation

Brianna Hall

For the student curious about how laws can change the world, this guide explores the turning point of American history w

Ages 8–12

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag

Ages 9–12

The Greatest Muhammad Ali

Walter Dean Myers

For the young reader who wants to understand how a sports hero becomes a cultural icon through grit, conviction, and sta

Ages 10–14

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

Rainbow Biography

Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement

Angela Shelf Medearis

For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and

Ages 7–11

Undying Glory: The Story of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment

Clinton Cox

For the young reader seeking to understand the true meaning of courage and the fight for equality through the lens of re

Ages 10–14

DK Life Stories

Martin Luther King Jr.

Laurie Calkhoven

For the child curious about why we celebrate MLK Day, this biography explores the courage and convictions of a man who c

Ages 8–12

Who Marched for Civil Rights?

Richard Spilsbury

For the student curious about how ordinary people change the world, this guide uses primary sources to explore the brave

Ages 8–12

Who Loves Mee Personalized Books

Who Loves Harlem

Who Loves Mee Art

For the child curious about the world outside their window or preparing for a trip to the big city, this book celebrates

Ages 4–8

Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets

Debby Slier

For the child exploring their identity and heritage through the power of words. This vibrant collection celebrates Black

Ages 5–12

Anthony Burns: The Defeat and Triumph of a Fugitive Slave

Virginia Hamilton

For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of true bravery. This powerful account explores the h

Ages 10–14

Crossroads America

Moving North: African Americans and the Great Migration 1915-1930

Monica Halpern

For the child curious about why people move to new places and how families build new lives while holding onto their drea

Ages 7–11

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

What Was? #168

What Were the Negro Leagues?

Varian Johnson

For the child curious about why sports weren't always fair, this history reveals how Black athletes built their own leag

Ages 8–12

Great Black Heroes

Five Bold Freedom Fighters

Wade Hudson

For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr

Ages 6–9

A Song for August

Sally Denmead

For the child who finds magic in the sounds of the street, this story explores how paying attention to the world around

Ages 4–9