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African American Heritage
2,353 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
853 books
12–18 yrs
359 books
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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
Laban Carrick Hill
Witness the remarkable true story of Dave, an enslaved man in the 1800s whose beautiful pottery and inscribed poems made
Ages 6–10
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
Wash Day Diaries
Jamila Rowser
Follow four best friends in the Bronx as they navigate life and sisterhood through the shared, restorative ritual of the
Ages 13–18
The Heart of Our Home
Janelle Washington
For the child curious about their roots, this stunningly illustrated story celebrates the love, history, and cultural he
Ages 4–8
One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans
James Haskins
For the child curious about heroes who changed the world. These inspiring true stories show how perseverance and courage
Ages 9–14
First but Forgotten
The Untold Story of John P. Parker: Underground Railroad Conductor
Artika R. Tyner
For the child who asks how one person can change the world. This graphic biography follows a man who turned his pain int
Ages 8–12
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
Archival photos and personal stories reveal how Black travelers used the Green Book to find safety and community during
Ages 12–18
I See the Rhythm
Toyomi Igus
For children discovering the power of their own voice and the deep history of music, this poetic journey traces the soul
Ages 6–12
Ona Judge Outwits the Washingtons
Gwendolyn Hooks
Born into slavery at Mount Vernon, Ona Judge risks everything to flee the President's Mansion and evade a years-long man
Ages 8–11
Big Words #10
Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
Doreen Rappaport
Witness the incredible transformation of Frederick Douglass as he escapes the bonds of slavery to become a world-renowne
Ages 6–10
Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Amanda Doering
Learn how the United States began honoring Dr. King and see the many ways communities come together to celebrate his dre
Ages 5–8
Women of Our Time
Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope
Milton Meltzer
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography follows Mary's journey from working in c
Ages 7–11
Frederick Douglass: For the Great Family of Man
Peter Burchard
Follow the incredible life of a man who escaped slavery to become a brilliant abolitionist, a champion for women, and a
Ages 12–18
What Do Brothas Do All Day?
Ajuan Mance
For children who rarely see their own communities reflected on the page, this vibrant collection of portraits celebrates
Ages 3–8
A Picture Book Biography #26
A Picture Book of George Washington Carver
David A. Adler
George Washington Carver transformed Southern farming by uncovering hundreds of incredible uses for the humble peanut.
Ages 6–9
Sweep #13
The Red Rose Box
Brenda Woods
Ten-year-old Leah experiences her first taste of freedom when she travels from the segregated South of 1953 to the bustl
Ages 8–12
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Alan Schroeder
Long before she was a hero of the Underground Railroad, young Minty spent her days on a Maryland plantation dreaming of
Ages 5–9
Sienna's Scrapbook: Our African American Heritage Trip
Toni Trent Parker
Sienna documents her family's meaningful summer road trip as they travel together to visit important sites of African Am
Ages 6–10
Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
Tonya Bolden
Born free in 19th-century New York, Maritcha survives the 1863 riots and fights a courageous legal battle to become the
Ages 9–12
Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery
Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics
Katherine Krohn
One woman’s ingenuity with hair products and cosmetics paves the way for her to become the first self-made female millio
Ages 8–12
Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement
James Haskins
Meet Bayard Rustin, the brilliant organizer and strategist who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to shape the American
Ages 10–14
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
Veronica Chambers
For the child who needs to see how one person's voice can change the world. This active biography shows how Shirley Chis
Ages 4–8
What Was?
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?
Caleb Gayle
For children asking questions about racial history and systemic unfairness, this book sensitively explains the rise and
Ages 8–12
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