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517 books about african american heritage
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Adventure Book For Kids
Speedy Publishing
For the child questioning societal rules and searching for their own moral compass while navigating big adventures and c
Ages 10–18
Junebug #1
Junebug
Alice Mead
For the child grappling with the pressure to grow up too fast or facing tough neighborhood dynamics. A moving look at ma
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of John Lewis
Tonya Leslie PhD
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one person's courage and persistence c
Ages 6–9
Little Golden Book Biography
Barack Obama
Frank Berrios
For the young dreamer who needs to see that big goals are possible through hard work, this gentle introduction celebrate
Ages 2–5
She Persisted
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child learning how to stand up for others, this biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her voice and musica
Ages 6–9
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Christine Platt Ma
For the child noticing unfairness in the world, this gentle biography introduces a hero who used words and peaceful acti
Ages 6–9
Women Who Broke the Rules #3
Coretta Scott King
Kathleen Krull
For the child curious about the people who changed history. This biography reveals Coretta Scott King as a talented arti
Ages 8–12
Trailblazer Biographies
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
Ngeri Nnachi
For the child who needs to see how grit and big dreams can turn a difficult start into a world-changing legacy.
Ages 7–11
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Kamala Harris
Tonya Leslie PhD
For the child who asks how someone becomes a leader or how to stand up for what is right. This biography inspires young
Ages 6–9
Little Golden Book Biography
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Little Golden Book Biography
Bonnie Bader
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this gentle biography introduces Dr. King's dream of peace and
Ages 2–5
Little Golden Book Biography
Maya Angelou: A Little Golden Book Biography
Anne Wynter
For the child discovering the power of their own voice. This gentle introduction shows how a young girl grew up to be a
Ages 2–5
The Story Of #1
Maya Angelou
Tiffany Obeng
For the child who needs to know that their voice is a gift. This gentle biography shows how a young girl found the coura
Ages 4–8
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
For the child learning that true beauty comes from how we treat others, especially when we think no one is watching.
Ages 4–9
Before John Was a Jazz Giant
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who finds magic in the hum of a refrigerator or the rhythm of rain: a poetic look at how a young John Colt
Ages 4–8
Becoming Billie Holiday
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the teen processing the weight of systemic unfairness or seeking the strength to turn personal pain into powerful ar
Ages 12–18
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly
For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to know that no barrier is too high for a curious mind. A story o
Ages 4–8
Swim Team
Johnnie Christmas
For the child who feels like an outsider or is terrified of trying a new activity. This story helps kids face big fears
Ages 8–12
Trombone Shorty
Troy Andrews
For the child who loves to make noise and needs to see how passion, practice, and community can turn a small spark into
Ages 4–8
Thunder Rose
Jerdine Nolen
For the child who needs to see that their inner strength can calm even the biggest storms, Rose's legendary courage insp
Ages 4–8
How It Went Down
Kekla Magoon
For the teenager navigating a world of conflicting truths, this novel explores the impact of a community tragedy through
Ages 14–18
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Laurie Ann Thompson
For the child who feels limited by others' expectations, this story shows how grit and a mother's belief can turn a perc
Ages 4–9
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri
For the teenager grappling with complex questions about right and wrong in the face of systemic poverty and neighborhood
Ages 12–18
Rosa Parks
Brianna-Ann Awahnde
For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this biography explores how one quiet act of courage can spark a movemen
Ages 5–9
Tiara's Hat Parade
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child who wants to help a parent rediscover their spark. This story celebrates a daughter's creative effort to b
Ages 4–8
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