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517 books about african american heritage
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It All Comes Down to this
Karen English
For the child noticing tension in their parents' relationship or questioning unfairness in the world, this story offers
Ages 10–14
U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation
Amanda Peterson, Amanda Kolpin, Susan S. Wittman
For the student curious about why our nation was once divided, this clear timeline helps make sense of the complex battl
Ages 9–14
Historical Narratives
President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind
Jessica Gunderson
For the curious student exploring how a single moment in history can change a nation's path toward freedom and justice.
Ages 8–12
The Jericho Trilogy #2
November Blues
Sharon M. Draper
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an
Ages 14–18
Corpse Talk
Ground-breaking Rebels
Adam Murphy
For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br
Ages 8–12
Abraham Lincoln Puts on His Hat
Chris Small
For the child who loves quirky facts, this story shows how even great leaders have unique habits that help them stay org
Ages 5–9
My Teacher
James Ransome
For the child who wants to understand the heart behind their favorite teacher and the lifelong impact of dedicated class
Ages 5–8
Night on Neighborhood Street
Eloise Greenfield
For the child curious about what happens when the sun goes down, this poetic collection offers a warm and safe look at l
Ages 4–8
Under the Quilt of Night
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child asking about courage in the face of unfairness. A poetic journey through the darkness toward the hope of f
Ages 4–9
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
On the Course with... Tiger Woods
Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout
For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl
Ages 8–12
Jamal and the Angel
Anita Rodriguez
For the child who has a big dream but feels it's out of reach. This gentle story explores how faith and a little heavenl
Ages 4–8
Usborne Reading
Brer Rabbit Down the Well
Louie Stowell
For the child learning to navigate tricky situations and peer pressure. This lighthearted tale shows how quick thinking
Ages 5–7
Learning by Heart
Ronder Thomas Young
For the child noticing social unfairness for the first time. Navigate the complexities of 1960s racial prejudice through
Ages 8–12
Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence
John Duggleby
For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou
Ages 9–12
Carrimebac, the Town That Walked
David Barclay Moore
For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of
Ages 6–10
When the Mapou Sings
Nadine Pinede
For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one
Ages 14–18
Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
Marc Aronson
For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c
Ages 14–18
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
For the child learning about courage in the face of unfairness, this powerful story shows how one woman used her voice a
Ages 6–10
Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride
Andrea Pinkney
For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice, this rhythmic biography celebrates the unstoppab
Ages 4–8
The Justice Cycle #1
Justice and Her Brothers
Virginia Hamilton
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own family or is beginning to sense the world in ways others can't
Ages 10–14
Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
Karen English
For the child who feels a distance growing between them and a loved one. Explore the bittersweet reality of friends or f
Ages 5–9
MIT Kids Press: Black Innovators
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez
For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t
Ages 6–10
Building Blocks of the Civil Rights Movement
School in the Civil Rights Movement
Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
For the child curious about history and justice, this book explains how brave students changed the world just by going t
Ages 8–12
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