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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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Black Heroes Of Africa
Livinus Uguru O
For the child who needs to see that history is made by people just like them. Discover 60 inspiring African leaders, inv
Ages 7–12
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
Shana Keller
For the child who loves to tinker or feels discouraged by failure. This inspiring story of a Black inventor shows how gr
Ages 6–10
Maya Angelou Finds Her Voice
Connie Roop and Peter Roop
For the child navigating selective mutism or recovery from trauma. This moving biography shows how literature and a cari
Ages 8–12
Romare Bearden: Collage of Memories
Jan Greenberg
For the child who loves to create and wonders how artists find their ideas, this biography shows how memories of music,
Ages 8–12
Pathfinders
Tonya Bolden
For the student who needs to see that greatness isn't always in the headlines. Discover the hidden histories of Black pi
Ages 10–14
Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd
For the child who loves their nightly rituals, this story celebrates the beauty of Black hair and the cozy warmth of fam
Ages 3–7
Wanda
Sihle Nontshokweni, Mathabo Tlali
For the child who feels self conscious about their appearance or has faced comments about their hair. A warm guide to fi
Ages 4–8
The Other Mozart: The Life of the Famous Chevalier de Saint George
Hugh Brewster
For the child who loves music or sports but wonders why history books only tell certain stories. Discover the brilliant
Ages 8–12
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can change the world through the power of words, courage, and
Ages 10–14
Carter Reads the Newspaper
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child curious about why we celebrate Black History Month or how one person's thirst for knowledge can change how
Ages 6–10
Thurgood
Jonah Winter
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one boy from Baltimore used his voice
Ages 5–9
Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale
Pat Cummings
For the child who gets frustrated when someone else takes the credit or when things don't seem fair after they have done
Ages 4–8
How to Build a Museum
Tonya Bolden
For the young researcher curious about how history is preserved and celebrated through a hundred-year journey of resilie
Ages 10–14
Time's Memory
Julius Lester
For the teen processing the weight of historical injustice and the search for ancestral roots. This powerful story explo
Ages 14–18
163rd Street Trilogy #1
The Gift-Giver
Joyce Hansen
Fifth grade brings big changes for Doris as she navigates life and formulates a meaningful new friendship in her Bronx n
Ages 8–12
The Girl in the Lake
India Hill Brown
For the child grappling with a fear of the water or trying to understand how their family's past shapes their present wo
Ages 8–12
The African Mask
Janet E. Rupert
For the young artist beginning to question societal norms, this immersive journey into 11th-century Nigeria explores a g
Ages 9–13
Mike Leonetti's Sports Stories #2
Swinging for the Fences: Hank Aaron and Me
Mike Leonetti
For the child who needs a hero to look up to when things get tough. This story of grit and grace shows how Hank Aaron fa
Ages 6–10
Easy Reader Biographies
Abraham Lincoln: A Great President, a Great American
Violet Findley
For the student preparing their first big biography report or the child curious about how a humble boy in a log cabin be
Ages 9–12
The Girl Who Ate Chicken Feet
Sandy Richardson
For the child questioning the fairness of the world, this 1960s Southern story explores family bonds, heritage, and the
Ages 8–12
Heaven's All-Star Jazz Band
Don Carter
For the child processing the loss of a grandparent and finding peace through the power of music and memory.
Ages 4–8
Pocket Bios
Abraham Lincoln
Al Berenger
For the young reader curious about American history, this pocket-sized guide introduces Honest Abe through cheerful illu
Ages 5–8
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You
Marley Dias
For the young dreamer who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. Marley Dias offers a practical, rea
Ages 10–14
Superheroes Are Everywhere
Kamala Harris
For the child who loves capes but needs to see the power of kindness, this book reveals how everyday people like teacher
Ages 3–7
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