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African American Heritage

517 books about african american heritage

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Cover of It All Comes Down to this

It All Comes Down to this

For the child noticing tension in their parents' relationship or questioning unfairness in the world, this story offers

Cover of U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation

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

Cover of President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind

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

Cover of November Blues

The Jericho Trilogy #2

Sharon M. Draper

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an

Cover of Ground-breaking Rebels

Ground-breaking Rebels

For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br

Cover of Abraham Lincoln Puts on His Hat

Abraham Lincoln Puts on His Hat

For the child who loves quirky facts, this story shows how even great leaders have unique habits that help them stay org

Cover of My Teacher

For the child who wants to understand the heart behind their favorite teacher and the lifelong impact of dedicated class

Cover of Night on Neighborhood Street

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

Cover of Under the Quilt of Night

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

Cover of On the Course with... Tiger Woods

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

Cover of Jamal and the Angel

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

Cover of Brer Rabbit Down the Well

Usborne Reading

Brer Rabbit Down the Well

For the child learning to navigate tricky situations and peer pressure. This lighthearted tale shows how quick thinking

Cover of Learning by Heart

Learning by Heart

Ronder Thomas Young

For the child noticing social unfairness for the first time. Navigate the complexities of 1960s racial prejudice through

Cover of Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou

Cover of Carrimebac, the Town That Walked

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

Cover of When the Mapou Sings

When the Mapou Sings

For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one

Cover of Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c

Cover of I Am Alexander Hamilton

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Alexander Hamilton

For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan

Cover of Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

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

Cover of Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride

Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride

For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice, this rhythmic biography celebrates the unstoppab

Cover of Justice and Her Brothers

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

Cover of Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

For the child who feels a distance growing between them and a loved one. Explore the bittersweet reality of friends or f

Cover of Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone

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

Cover of School in the Civil Rights Movement

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

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