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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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Fever 1793
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the young reader navigating rapid, scary change, this gripping story of survival during a 1793 plague explores how c
Ages 10–15
See No Color
Shannon Gibney
For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of being adopted into a family that doesn't share their racial heritage
Ages 12–18
Tales of Famous Americans
Connie Roop, Peter Roop
For the curious child eager to discover the heroes who shaped our world, from George Washington to Harriet Tubman.
Ages 6–9
Fresh Ink
Lamar Giles
For the teen seeking to see themselves and their world reflected in stories of joy, struggle, and identity by today's mo
Ages 12–18
Sail Away
Langston Hughes, Ashley Bryan
For the child who finds magic in the movement of water and sand: experience the rhythm of the ocean through timeless poe
Ages 4–8
On Beale Street
Ronald Kidd
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness while discovering their passions, this story explores how music can
Ages 12–18
Show and Prove
Sofia Quintero
For the teen finding their voice while navigating the weight of history, hip-hop culture, and the pressure to prove thei
Ages 12–17
Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse, The
J. Patrick Lewis
For the student grappling with the complexities of history, these haunting poems and archival photos bring the human sto
Ages 10–16
Bird
Zetta Elliott
For the child navigating the heavy clouds of family struggle, this gentle story uses the power of art to process grief a
Ages 8–12
Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
Tonya Bolden
For the child curious about how words can change the world, this collection of fifteen iconic American speeches brings h
Ages 8–12
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson
For the child who feels their outside doesn't match their inside. This story offers a gentle path for families to suppor
Ages 4–8
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
Trevor Noah
For the young person navigating identity and belonging. This memoir explores growing up in South Africa with wit, showin
Ages 10–14
¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance That Crossed Color Lines
Dean Robbins
For the child curious about how music and movement can bring different people together and stand up against unfair rules
Ages 4–8
Journey to the Bottomless Pit
Elizabeth Mitchell
For the child curious about hidden worlds and the brave explorers who map them. Discover the true story of a man who fou
Ages 8–12
Face Relations: Eleven Stories About Seeing Beyond Color
Marilyn Singer
For the teenager navigating the unspoken rules of race and heritage. These stories explore the messy, real-life moments
Ages 12–18
Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery
Sandra Neil Wallace
For the child who feels pressured to choose just one hobby, this inspiring true story shows how passions for sports and
Ages 4–9
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson
For the child who asks why people march in the streets and wants to understand how one voice, joined by many, can change
Ages 8–12
Elijah's Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas
Michael J. Rosen
For the child navigating the beauty and confusion of different holiday traditions within their community while learning
Ages 6–10
My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
Claire Rudolf Murphy
For the child curious about how one song can represent many voices, this history shows how Americans have rewritten lyri
Ages 6–10
Punk Rock Karaoke
Bianca Xunise
For the teenager navigating the crossroads of graduation, identity, and finding a community where they can truly be hear
Ages 14–18
Chess Rumble
G. Neri
For the child struggling with big feelings and neighborhood conflict, this powerful verse novel shows how a game of stra
Ages 10–14
Petite Poems
An Earth Song
Langston Hughes
For the child curious about the changing world outside, this lyrical poem celebrates the quiet beauty of winter turning
Ages 4–8
The Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones
Helen Hemphill
For the teenager navigating the complexities of their own identity while searching for a place where they can truly be f
Ages 10–14
Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Discover how one woman's simple act of planting a tree
Ages 4–9
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