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African American Heritage
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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Sister Anne's Hands
Marybeth Lorbiecki
For the child noticing differences for the first time. This moving story uses a teacher's grace to help a young girl und
Ages 6–10
You Must Remember This
Karen L. B. Evans, Pat Dade
For the child discovering a new passion and looking for ways to bridge their modern world with their family's rich histo
Ages 8–11
Take It to the Hoop, Magic Johnson
Quincy Troupe
For the child who loves the rhythm of the game, this lyrical biography uses poetic verse to capture the magic of Earvin
Ages 6–10
The Greatest Potatoes
Penelope Stowell
For the child who loves to ask why things are the way they are, this funny history lesson shows how a grumpy customer le
Ages 6–9
Creativity
John Steptoe
For the child noticing differences and similarities in others: help them explore cultural identity and the joy of findin
Ages 5–9
Black Brother, Black Brother
Jewell Parker Rhodes
For the child grappling with the sting of unfairness and seeking the strength to stand tall when their identity is quest
Ages 8–12
Calvin's Christmas Wish
Calvin Miles
For the child feeling the weight of a big wish and the worry that it might be out of reach. A gentle look at faith and f
Ages 5–8
Shake, Rattle & Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll
Holly George-Warren
For the child who loves to dance and sing, this vibrant introduction to the legends of rock and roll shows how music can
Ages 6–10
So Much
Trish Cooke
For the child who thrives on big hugs and loud laughter, this rhythmic celebration captures the overwhelming joy of an e
Ages 2–5
A Million Fish...More or Less
Patricia McKissack
For the child who loves telling tall tales and big stories. Hugh Thomas learns that on the bayou, the best fishing trip
Ages 4–9
A White Romance
Virginia Hamilton
For the teenager navigating the pressures of a changing social landscape and the intense, sometimes dangerous pull of fi
Ages 13–18
Willie Bea and the Time the Martians Landed
Virginia Hamilton
For the child who gets caught up in the 'what-ifs' of a scary news story, this book explores a night of community-wide p
Ages 8–12
Lightning Time
Douglas Rees
For the teen weighing the cost of their convictions, this story explores the heavy choice between peaceful ideals and th
Ages 11–15
Candlewick Biographies #1
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald
Roxane Orgill
For children facing hardship or pursuing a dream, this rhythmic biography of Ella Fitzgerald shows how talent and grit c
Ages 6–10
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
Linda Lowery
For the child learning about the strength it takes to keep a family's hope alive. This biography follows a woman's journ
Ages 7–10
Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman
Louise Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger
For the child who needs to know that no dream is too big, even when the world says no. Discover how Bessie Coleman overc
Ages 6–10
Jake Makes a World
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts
For the child who finds beauty in every sidewalk and sound, this vibrant story explores how a young boy's surroundings s
Ages 4–8
The Real McCoy: The Life of an African American Inventor
Wendy Towle
For the child who loves to tinker or wonders how things work, this biography explores how perseverance and brilliance ca
Ages 6–10
Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman
Kristen R. Lee
For the teenager entering a space where they feel they have to work twice as hard to belong while facing systemic bias a
Ages 14–18
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone
Eve Nadel Catarevas
For the child curious about how great things are built, this story of the first self-made female millionaire shows how c
Ages 5–9
Power of Her Pen, The: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who asks why some voices aren't heard: discover how one woman's bravery and writing changed the way histor
Ages 4–8
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton
Nina Crews
For the child who loves to make up stories or wonders where books come from, this poetic biography shows how family memo
Ages 4–8
Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me
Richard Michelson
For the child discovering how their own family history connects to the rhythm and pulse of a larger community, this book
Ages 6–10
Attucks!: Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team That Awakened a City
Phillip Hoose
For the teen who loves sports but wants to understand the deeper fight for justice, this book shows how a basketball tea
Ages 12–18
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