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African American Heritage

30 books about african american heritage

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of The World Jesus Knew

The World That Was #1

The World Jesus Knew

For the teen navigating the complex intersections of faith, family expectations, and the search for their own identity w

Cover of Courage Has No Color

Courage Has No Color

Tanya Lee Stone

For the young reader questioning why certain voices are left out of history books and seeking the truth about courage in

Ages 10–18

Cover of Come Juneteenth

Come Juneteenth

For the young reader processing the weight of historical secrets, this novel explores the painful betrayal of a family w

Cover of Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr

Cover of Lockdown

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating mistakes and searching for a second chance. This story explores the weight of choices and the di

Cover of Motown and Didi

Motown and Didi

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h

Cover of Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's African Burial Ground

Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's African Burial Ground

For the child curious about hidden history and how we honor those who came before us. This book explores the discovery o

Cover of Birmingham Sunday

Birmingham Sunday

Larry Dane Brimner

For the child grappling with questions of systemic unfairness and the history of civil rights, this book offers a deep l

Cover of Ancient Peoples of Africa: From Egypt to the Great Zimbabwe Empire

Children's Ancient History Books

Ancient Peoples of Africa: From Egypt to the Great Zimbabwe Empire

Left Brain Kids

For the child grappling with self-worth and the weight of societal beauty standards, this story explores the deep need f

Cover of Tituba of Salem Village

Tituba of Salem Village

For the child grappling with the realization that justice isn't always fair. This historical novel explores the intersec

Cover of What is a Superhero?

What is a Superhero?

For the child grappling with the weight of expectations and discovering that true strength lies in standing up for what

Cover of Bad Boy: A Memoir

Bad Boy: A Memoir

Walter Dean Myers

For the child who feels like they have to hide their love of reading or struggles to find their place between the street

Cover of River Between Us, The

River Between Us, The

For the young reader beginning to grapple with the complexities of history, race, and the secrets families keep during t

Cover of The Legend of Buddy Bush

The Legend of Buddy Bush

Sheila P. Moses

For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness and the weight of family worry. A powerful look at resil

Cover of Rock and the River, The

Rock and the River, The

For the child navigating conflicting loyalties or questioning how to stand up for justice when the people they love disa

Cover of White Lilacs

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how a community finds strength when their

Cover of Another Way to Dance

Another Way to Dance

Martha Southgate

For the teen navigating the pressure of high-level performance while processing family changes and discovering how their

Cover of For Lamb

Lesa Cline-Ransome

For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the devastating impact of systemic injustice on innocent lives

Cover of M.C. Higgins, the Great

M.C. Higgins, the Great

Virginia Hamilton

For the child weighing the security of home against the pull of the wide world, or those facing difficult family decisio

Cover of The Crossover

The Crossover #1

Kwame Alexander

For the child navigating a changing relationship with a sibling or processing the sudden illness of a parent through the

Cover of Legendborn

The Legendborn Cycle #1

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the search for where they belong while discovering hidden laye

Cover of Something Upstairs: A Tale of Ghosts

Something Upstairs: A Tale of Ghosts

For the child grappling with the realization that history can be both unfair and haunting. A gripping introduction to th

Cover of Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues

Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues

Lori Aurelia Williams

For the teen feeling overlooked by a parent's new life. Shayla navigates the sting of a new sibling while supporting fri

Cover of Riot

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating a complex heritage and seeking courage when social tensions erupt into violence and systemic inj

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