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African American Heritage
2,444 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
82 books
4–7 yrs
979 books
8–11 yrs
890 books
12–18 yrs
379 books
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Black Flamingo, The
Dean Atta
For the teen navigating the intersections of race and sexuality who needs to see that their true self is worth celebrati
Ages 14–18
Danté Plays His Blues
Allen R. Wells
For the child feeling out of place after a move, this story shows how naming our 'blues' through music can help us find
Ages 4–8
True Ballerz
LeBron James
Chris Johnson
For the young sports fan who needs to see how perseverance and community loyalty can turn big dreams into a legendary re
Ages 8–12
A Life Story #1
Serena Williams
Sarah Shephard
For the young athlete facing setbacks, this narrative biography shows how grit and family support transformed a girl fro
Ages 8–12
Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies
Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
B. A. Hoena
For the child who thrives on true tales of grit, this graphic novel reveals how a pioneer's survival skills and courage
Ages 8–12
Harlem Summer
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager navigating the pressure to grow up quickly while trying to stay true to their creative passions and mor
Ages 12–17
History Comics #11
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America
Jarrett Williams
For the child who loves music and wants to know where their favorite songs come from. This vibrant guide explores the ro
Ages 8–14
Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman
Floyd Cooper
For the child questioning why the world is sometimes unfair. This beautifully painted biography shows how one boy grew u
Ages 6–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #10
How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves to make noise and march to their own beat. This rhythmic biography shows how one boy's creativit
Ages 4–9
Hallelujah! A Christmas Celebration
W. Nikola-Lisa
For families looking to see themselves in the Christmas story, this poetic retelling celebrates the birth of a Black bab
Ages 4–8
My Daddy Is a Cowboy
Stephanie Seales
For children who feel most at home in quiet moments with a parent, this story honors the bond of a father and daughter e
Ages 4–8
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
Ibi Zoboi
For the quiet dreamer who feels like they don't fit in, this lyrical biography shows how a shy girl's imagination turned
Ages 10–14
The Magic Callaloo
Trish Cooke
For the family seeking stories that connect fairy tale magic with cultural roots and ancestral resilience, this retellin
Ages 4–8
Cookies & Milk #1
Cookies & Milk
Shawn Amos
For the child who feels the weight of high expectations while navigating a summer of hard work, family secrets, and the
Ages 8–12
Willie and the All-Stars
Floyd Cooper
For the child who needs to see that their biggest dreams are possible, even when the world feels unfair or divided.
Ages 5–9
The Hundred Penny Box
Sharon Bell Mathis
For the child learning how to honor an elderly relative's history. A moving story about a boy protecting his great-great
Ages 7–11
Promises to the Dead
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong, this story explores the weight of a promise and the co
Ages 10–14
Who HQ
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?
Lakita Wilson, Who HQ
For the child curious about why athletes take a knee, this biography explores Colin Kaepernick's journey from NFL star t
Ages 8–12
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten
Laura Veirs
For the child who feels like they don't fit the standard mold, this lyrical biography celebrates a girl who played guita
Ages 4–8
Darby
Jonathon Scott Fuqua
For the child starting to notice when things aren't fair: a young girl in the 1920s South finds her voice and faces the
Ages 9–12
White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History
Ann Bausum
For the teen noticing gaps in their history classes, this deep dive reveals how post-Civil War myths were manufactured t
Ages 12–18
My Story #1
Ignatius Sancho
Judy Hepburn
For the child curious about how one person can change history, this true story explores the courage it takes to fight fo
Ages 8–12
We Came to America
Faith Ringgold
For children beginning to ask where their family came from or noticing the beautiful differences in their community.
Ages 4–8
Trick of the Tale
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
For the young reader questioning societal rules and seeking their own path. Follow Huck and Jim as they navigate the com
Ages 10–16
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