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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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9–12
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My Family Plays Music
Nina Jaffe
For the child who loves to hum along to the radio or bang on pots and pans, this vibrant journey explores how music conn
Ages 4–8
Circle of Gold
Candy Dawson Boyd
For the child navigating the heavy clouds of family grief and the longing to bring back a parent's smile through a speci
Ages 8–12
Tanya's Reunion
Valerie Flournoy
For the child feeling nervous about a long trip or struggling to find their place during a big family gathering far from
Ages 4–8
When My Cousins Come to Town
Angela Shanté
For the child who wants to feel special within their family. A heartwarming story about a young girl hoping to earn her
Ages 4–8
Black Girl Survives in This One, The: Horror Stories
Desiree S. Evans, Saraciea J. Fennell
For the teenager who wants to see themselves as the hero who makes it to the end, even in the darkest, most chilling cir
Ages 14–18
What Is Hip-Hop?
Eric Morse
For the child who loves music and wants to understand where their favorite beats come from. A vibrant introduction to th
Ages 3–8
1919: The Year That Changed America
Martin W. Sandler
For the teenager curious about how today's social movements began, this award-winning history reveals how one explosive
Ages 12–18
Spite Fences
Trudy Krisher
For the teen processing the weight of social injustice, this story follows a young girl using her camera to expose the h
Ages 12–17
My Story, My Dance
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who feels limited by physical challenges or self-doubt. This inspiring true story shows how a boy in leg b
Ages 4–10
Life in Motion
Misty Copeland
For the child who feels like an outsider in their hobby, this memoir shows how grit and passion can break barriers and l
Ages 9–12
Katherine Dunham: Pioneer of Black Dance
Barbara O'Connor
For the child finding their own rhythm, this biography follows a trailblazer who blended science and soul to change the
Ages 8–12
Happy Families
Tanita S. Davis
For the teenager processing a parent's transition, this story navigates the complexities of shifting family roles and th
Ages 12–18
Indigo and Ida
Heather Murphy Capps
For the young activist struggling to find their voice when speaking the truth means standing alone or risking long-held
Ages 10–14
The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Tonya Bolden
For the child who needs to see that true strength is found in standing up for your beliefs, even when the world tells yo
Ages 6–10
Don't Call Me Grandma
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child navigating a relationship with a family member who is more elegant and reserved than warm and fuzzy.
Ages 4–8
Black Cat Bone: The Life of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
J. Patrick Lewis
For the teen exploring the roots of modern music or grappling with how legends are made. This haunting verse biography d
Ages 10–18
Wind Flyers
Angela Johnson
For the child who gazes at the clouds and dreams of soaring, this lyrical journey celebrates the enduring power of a dre
Ages 5–9
Rescue on the Outer Banks
Candice F. Ransom
For children who love high stakes adventure and learning how people from different backgrounds come together to save liv
Ages 7–10
Night on Fire
Ronald Kidd
For the child starting to notice unfairness in their world and wondering how to stand up for what is right even when it
Ages 9–13
Every Body Looking
Candice Iloh
For the teen finding their voice while balancing the weight of cultural traditions, family secrets, and the journey towa
Ages 14–18
Just a Lucky So and So
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child who needs to see how optimism and hard work can turn a difficult start into a joyful life of creative expr
Ages 4–8
Amazing Grace #3
Princess Grace
Mary Hoffman
For the child who loves everything pink and sparkly but needs to see that being a leader or a princess comes in many dif
Ages 4–8
Come On In, America
Linda Barrett Osborne
For the student curious about how big global conflicts change life at home, this history explores how WWI reshaped right
Ages 10–14
Seeing Red
Kathryn Erskine
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness
Ages 10–14
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