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African American Heritage
2,354 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
854 books
12–18 yrs
359 books
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6–8
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Gingersnaps: Daily Affirmations for African American Children and Families
Anita Alexander
For families seeking to build confidence and cultural pride, these 365 daily affirmations connect positive character tra
Ages 5–12
I Love My... Books
Bippity Bop Barbershop
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
For the child who is nervous about their first haircut. This reassuring story turns a scary trip to the barber into a pr
Ages 3–6
The Logan Family Saga #2
The Well
Mildred D. Taylor
For the family discussing how to maintain dignity and kindness when faced with systemic unfairness and neighborhood tens
Ages 8–12
Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child seeking inspiration from real-life heroes, this poetic collective biography traces the journey of ten Blac
Ages 9–12
Harlem
Walter Dean Myers
For the child exploring their cultural identity or discovering the heartbeat of a city through the lens of history, art,
Ages 9–14
What Was?
What Was Reconstruction?
Sherri L. Smith, Who HQ
For the child asking why things are the way they are today, this accessible guide explains the successes and heartbreaks
Ages 8–12
The African-American Experience #3
Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Doreen Rappaport
For the child curious about history and justice, this moving anthology uses songs and stories to show how ordinary peopl
Ages 9–12
Girls Survive #21
Nina Under Arrest
Anitra Butler-Ngugi
For the child curious about how young people can change the world, this story explores the bravery required to stand up
Ages 8–12
Boogie Boogie, Y’all
C. G. Esperanza
For children who see beauty where others see grit, this vibrant celebration of urban art helps kids appreciate the creat
Ages 4–8
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who enjoys outsmarting others or needs a playful lesson on why trickery doesn't always pay off.
Ages 4–8
Monday's Not Coming
Tiffany D. Jackson
For the teenager grappling with the fear that a friend has fallen through the cracks while the adults in their life rema
Ages 14–18
Mississippi Challenge
Mildred Pitts Walter
For the young person asking why things are the way they are, this history explores the persistent, courageous fight for
Ages 10–14
Hyperion Chapters #1
The Kwanzaa Contest
Miriam Moore, Penny Taylor
For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling's confidence, this story follows Ron as he finds his own artistic voic
Ages 7–9
Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration
Natalie Daise
For the child curious about their family's roots or for a father and son looking to bond over a shared task and the smel
Ages 4–8
Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir
Eloise Greenfield, Lessie Jones Little
For the child curious about their roots, this moving family history explores how three generations of Black women built
Ages 9–12
Stephen Costanza's Musician Biographies #2
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
Stephen Costanza
Celebrate the resilience of a child who found his voice through music. This rhythmic biography follows Scott Joplin's jo
Ages 4–8
Extraordinary Women Past and Present
The Untold Story of Bridget Mason
Artika R. Tyner
For children discovering that history is full of unsung heroes, this biography follows a woman's journey from enslavemen
Ages 8–11
Take a Walk in Their Shoes
Glennette Tilley Turner
For the child curious about history's heroes, this interactive collection brings fourteen Black pioneers to life through
Ages 8–12
First Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Lola M. Schaefer
For the child curious about heroes who fought for what is right, this simple biography introduces the brave life and wor
Ages 5–8
In Their Own Words #1
Sojourner Truth
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
For the child curious about heroes of history, this biography uses real speeches and photos to show how one woman's voic
Ages 8–12
Legends in Sports
Jackie Robinson
Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the grit required to change the world. A powerful look at breakin
Ages 8–12
Sallie Gal and the Wall-a-kee Man
Shelia P. Moses
For the child learning that doing the right thing is more important than having the things you want. A story about integ
Ages 7–10
Primary Source Explorations
The Little Rock Nine
Brian Krumm
For the student learning about the courage it takes to stand up for fairness when the world feels against you. A visual
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Ida B. Wells?
Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ
For the child curious about heroes who fought for fairness, this biography follows a girl born into slavery who used her
Ages 8–12
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