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African American Heritage

517 books about african american heritage

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Words with Wings

For the child who gets lost in their own thoughts or finds comfort in imagination during difficult family transitions li

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Ancient Africa History

The Kingdoms and Empires of Ancient Africa

Children's History

For the child curious about world history and the roots of greatness, this book uncovers the sophisticated empires, trad

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Strong Women

Kari Koeppel

For parents who want to introduce the concept of world-changing leadership to their littlest ones through simple rhymes

Ages 0–4

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Fighting for Justice #4

Fighting for Reproductive Justice

For the teen asking big questions about body autonomy and equality, this guide explores the history and global fight for

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Black Children Speak

Good Li'l Boys and Girls from the Palmetto State of South Carolina

Sharon Kaye Hunt

For the child curious about their local surroundings or a family planning a trip through the South. This rhyming guide e

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Legend of Sport

For the young sports fan eager to learn how a legendary team works together to win. This history of the Celtics inspires

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Q is for Queen Seondeok

History Unboxed

For the curious learner who wants to see the whole world. This global alphabet journey introduces hidden histories and r

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What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg

Ellen T. Crenshaw, Who HQ

For the child curious about how history was captured before cameras were everywhere. This graphic novel brings the tensi

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People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans

For the child who asks about the meaning of Pride or wants to see how people from all walks of life have changed the wor

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Rainbow Revolutionaries

For the child curious about their community's past, this vibrant collection introduces fifty LGBTQ+ icons who changed hi

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Little People, Big Dreams

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who notices when things aren't fair and needs to see how quiet determination can change the world for ever

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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

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Modern US History Explained

How The US Became One of the World's Superpowers

For the student curious about why the United States plays such a big role on the global stage. This guide breaks down hi

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Virginia Hamilton

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of 'what ifs' and guilt after a loss. This story helps kids process comple

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Influential People

Amandla Stenberg

For the child who wants to use their voice for good, this biography follows Amandla Stenberg's journey from young actor

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Arilla Sun Down

Virginia Hamilton

For the teenager navigating the complex threads of a multiracial identity and the shadow of a charismatic, demanding old

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Little Cliff #2

Little Cliff and the Cold Place

Clifton L. Taulbert

For the child whose curiosity knows no bounds, this story shows how a loving grandparent's creativity can bring the wond

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My Hair Is Like... #2

My Hair Is Like Yours

St. Clair Detrick-Jules

For the little one starting to notice similarities with family, this book celebrates the beauty of Black hair and the jo

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We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought

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Welcome to Music #2

Welcome to Jazz

For the child who loves to move to the beat and wants to know how music is made. Explore the soulful world of jazz throu

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The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement

Nadia Abushanab Higgins

For the student trying to understand why historical figures disagreed so deeply. This flip book explores the Civil Right

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The Braid Girls

For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien

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Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

For the child who loves to doodle, write, or dream, this stunning collection invites young readers to find their own voi

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The Invisible Princess

For the child grappling with the concept of systemic unfairness and the power of hope in the face of historical hardship

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