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African American Heritage

595 books about african american heritage

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Emma and the African Wishing Bead

Valerie Redmond

For the child curious about their roots or grappling with the weight of history, this journey offers a magical way to ex

Cover of Princess Halima and The Kingdom of Affia

Princess Halima and The Kingdom of Affia

For the child curious about their roots or eager to explore the world, this magical journey celebrates the vibrant beaut

Cover of Who Is the Man in the Air? Michael Jordan

Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Is the Man in the Air? Michael Jordan

Gabe Soria

For the young athlete who needs to know that even the greatest legends faced rejection, this biography explores Michael

Ages 8–12

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Thomas Jefferson

James Cross Giblin

For the child curious about how a single person can be both a champion of liberty and a slaveholder, this biography invi

Cover of Deion Sanders

For young sports fans who dream of doing it all, this biography follows the high-energy journey of a legend who mastered

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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

Cover of Words with Wings

Words with Wings

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

Cover of Strong Women

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

Cover of Do You Have a Hat?

Do You Have a Hat?

Eileen Spinelli

For the curious child who loves dress-up and wonders about the past. This playful rhyming romp uses famous hats to intro

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

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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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

Cover of Boston Celtics

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

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

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

Cover of People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans

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

Cover of Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau

For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects

Cover of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong, this lyrical story explores finding the inner strength

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan curious about more than just the game, this biography explores how a legendary athlete used his

Cover of Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

For the child learning to speak up for what is right, even when others try to push them aside. Discover how Ida B. Wells

Cover of Darkness Before Dawn

Hazelwood High #3

Darkness Before Dawn

Sharon M. Draper

For the teen navigating the heavy waves of grief and the pressure of senior year while trying to find their footing afte

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