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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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Things We Couldn't Say
Jay Coles
Gio is finally finding his footing and falling for a new guy on the team when the mother who left years ago suddenly rea
Ages 14–18
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice
Michael G. Long
For the young person asking why people are marching in the streets or wondering if one voice can truly change the world.
Ages 10–14
The Moves Make the Man
Bruce Brooks
The friendship between two boys in North Carolina becomes a complex game of survival as they navigate the hard truths of
Ages 10–14
Too Much Talk
Angela Shelf Medearis
Talking yams, fish, and cloth cause a stir in this rhythmic West African retelling where even the King's throne eventual
Ages 4–8
Mirror Girls
Kelly McWilliams
Biracial twin sisters separated by colorism reunite in the Jim Crow South to face ghosts and find the truth about their
Ages 14–18
The Night is Yours
Abdul-Razak Zachariah
Amani plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with her friends under the glow of the moon while her father watches over t
Ages 3–7
Where They Gather
Teresa Rodrigues
A single pecan tree witnesses a century of history as a Black family shows incredible resilience from the early 1900s to
Ages 4–8
Heinemann Profiles
Malcolm X
Gail Fay
The life of the influential African American leader and Nation of Islam figure is chronicled from his early years throug
Ages 8–12
Brown Girl, Brown Boy #1
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Rhythmic verses call on brown girls to draw strength from the women who came before them as they chase their own bright
Ages 4–8
Ready-to-Read: Holidays
Kwanzaa Kids
Joan Holub
For little ones curious about the seven nights of Kwanzaa, this rhyming introduction celebrates family, community, and c
Ages 2–5
The Meantime
Bernie MacKinnon
A Black family faces the daily friction of a hostile middle-class suburb as they strive to build a life amidst the preju
Ages 12–18
Blue Tights
Rita Williams-Garcia
Fifteen-year-old Joyce searches for her place in a city neighborhood, learning to embrace her changing body and find her
Ages 12–17
When Angels Sing
Patricia Hruby Powell
For the child who feels like their voice isn't being heard, this story celebrates the power of music to express what wor
Ages 7–12
The Adventures of Spider #2
The Further Adventures of Spider
Joyce Cooper Arkhurst
A clever, mischievous spider uses his outrageous wit to outsmart others in these classic folktales from West Africa.
Ages 6–10
163rd Street Trilogy #2
Yellow Bird and Me
Joyce Hansen
Doris helps her friend Yellow Bird with his schoolwork and play rehearsals as they both learn how he navigates the chall
Ages 9–12
They Did What? #2
50 Unbelievable Women and Their Fascinating (and True!) Stories
Saundra Mitchell
From world-class athletes to bold political leaders, these true accounts highlight the incredible achievements of women
Ages 8–12
Dem Bones
Bob Barner
A skeleton band performs a lively, paper-collage rendition of a famous spiritual to help identify bones and learn how th
Ages 3–7
The Clone Codes #1
The Clone Codes
Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack, John McKissack
In the year 2170, Leanna is running from a bounty hunter while uncovering a secret society of clones and the true meanin
Ages 9–13
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me
DeAndra Davis
A summer in Jamaica turns into a journey of self-discovery as Jaliya hunts for clues about her mother and falls for a vi
Ages 14–18
Motown Baby Love #5
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Sweet photos of babies of all kinds pair with the soul-stirring lyrics of a Motown classic to celebrate the bond between
Ages 0–3
Across the Alley
Richard Michelson
For children feeling the weight of family expectations, this story celebrates the courage to swap roles and embrace your
Ages 5–9
Our Joyful Noise
Gabriele Davis
The rhythm of a Black family's week comes alive through humming, rhythmic cooking, and soulful songs that turn every mom
Ages 4–8
The Story of Lightning and Thunder
Ashley Bryan
Ma Sheep Thunder and her unruly son Ram Lightning cause so much trouble they are forced to leave Earth in this West Afri
Ages 4–8
Scholastic Biography
Michael Jordan
Chip Lovitt
Michael Jordan's journey unfolds from his childhood in North Carolina to the heights of NBA stardom with the Chicago Bul
Ages 8–12
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