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2,468 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
83 books
4–7 yrs
989 books
8–11 yrs
899 books
12–18 yrs
383 books
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Daddy Calls Me Man
Angela Johnson
For the child finding their place in the family through art and words. This gentle collection of poems celebrates the qu
Ages 4–8
What Momma Left Me
Renée Watson
For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and family secrets. This story offers a path through trauma toward healin
Ages 10–14
Yoruba Girl Dancing
Simi Bedford
For the child grappling with the complexities of fitting into a new culture while trying to hold onto their own heritage
Ages 12–18
Harbor Me
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child grappling with heavy world news or personal secrets, this story offers a safe space to explore the healing
Ages 10–14
Wilhe'mina Miles After the Stork Night
Dorothy Carter
For the child stepping into big responsibilities or facing nighttime fears. An eight-year-old finds the courage to help
Ages 4–9
Abraham Lincoln
Amy L. Cohn
For the child curious about leadership and justice, this simple introduction explores how a boy from a log cabin grew up
Ages 6–9
Antiracist Kitchen, The: 21 Stories (and Recipes)
Nadia L. Hohn
For children processing their place in a multicultural world, this anthology uses the kitchen table to explore heritage,
Ages 8–12
Kneel
Candace Buford
For the teen processing current events and systemic unfairness, this powerful story follows a football star finding his
Ages 14–18
Hush Songs
Joyce Carol Thomas
For the parent seeking a soulful, rhythmic way to end the day while sharing the rich cultural history of African America
Ages 0–8
Give Us the Vote: Over 200 Years of Fighting for the Ballot
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young citizen curious about why voting matters. This history of the ballot reveals the long, brave fight for eve
Ages 10–14
Mary's Idea
Chris Raschka
For the child who hears music in the world around them. This poetic biography introduces jazz legend Mary Lou Williams t
Ages 4–8
Together at Christmas
Eileen Spinelli
For the child grappling with the reality of social division and searching for where they belong in a world that often fe
Ages 9–13
Fights: One Boy's Triumph Over Violence
Joel Christian Gill
For the teen processing a difficult childhood, this raw graphic memoir shows how resilience and art can help break cycle
Ages 14–18
Songs and Stories of the Civil War
Jerry Silverman
For the student who loves music or history, this book explores the American Civil War through the powerful songs that un
Ages 10–15
DK Readers
Inauguration Day
Laaren Brown
For the young citizen curious about how a president is chosen and celebrated, this photographic guide brings the histori
Ages 6–8
Witness
Karen Hesse
For the young reader processing the complexities of community and prejudice, this verse novel explores how small towns r
Ages 10–15
Missing from Haymarket Square
Harriette Robinet
For the child questioning why things aren't fair at work or in the world, this story of the Haymarket Riot explores stan
Ages 8–12
DK Readers #3
The Story of Civil Rights
Wil Mara
For the child asking why things are the way they are, this guide explains the history of civil rights and the brave peop
Ages 9–12
If You Lived... #3
If You Lived During the Civil War
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the curious student trying to wrap their head around a complex time, this guide uses a helpful question-and-answer f
Ages 7–10
Windrush Child: The Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon
John Agard
For the child preparing for a big move or exploring their heritage, this lyrical story captures the bittersweet journey
Ages 5–9
The Forgotten Girl
India Hill Brown
For the child curious about the secrets hidden in their own town, this chilling mystery explores the power of rememberin
Ages 8–12
DK Life Stories
Nelson Mandela
Stephen Krensky
For the young reader asking why the world isn't always fair, this accessible biography shows how one man's courage and p
Ages 7–11
Where You Belong
Mary Ann McGuigan
For the young reader navigating the weight of family secrets and the courage required to cross social boundaries in sear
Ages 12–17
A Young Readers' History of the Civil War #1
A Nation Torn: The Story of How the Civil War Began
Delia Ray
For the student curious about the origins of the American Civil War, this guide uses real photos and profiles to explore
Ages 10–14
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