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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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Calling My Name
Liara Tamani
For the teenager navigating the delicate shift from childhood to adulthood while balancing family expectations, personal
Ages 12–18
The Day Madear Voted
Wade Hudson
For the child learning about the importance of standing up for what's right. Witness a mother's quiet courage as she cas
Ages 6–10
The Long Ride
Marina Budhos
For the child navigating a new school or changing friendships while exploring their own unique background and where they
Ages 10–14
Breaking to the Beat!
Linda J. Acevedo
For the child who expresses themselves through movement and needs to see how finding their own rhythm can lead to someth
Ages 4–8
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
Pansie Hart Flood
For the child feeling out of place after a move, this story shows how an unexpected friendship with an elder can turn a
Ages 8–12
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King III
For the child curious about the person behind the history books, this memoir reveals Dr. King not just as a leader, but
Ages 4–8
Accused!
Larry Dane Brimner
For the teen processing the reality of systemic unfairness, this account of the Scottsboro Boys reveals the high stakes
Ages 10–18
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Barbara Binns
For the student questioning what it means to follow a conscience when rules are unfair. Discover how a Tuskegee Airman f
Ages 10–14
Freedom Summer for Young People: The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy
Bruce Watson
For the teenager grappling with systemic inequality: a gripping look at the young volunteers who risked everything to fi
Ages 12–18
Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
Selene Castrovilla
For the child learning how one person's courage can change history. This moving true story explores the pursuit of liber
Ages 7–11
Speak UP, Speak OUT! The Extraordinary Life of "Fighting Shirley Chisholm"
Tonya Bolden
For the young leader who feels their voice doesn't matter yet: discover how a girl from Brooklyn grew up to challenge th
Ages 10–14
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Alice Faye Duncan
For children discovering that one person can change the world through patience and persistence. This story connects the
Ages 4–8
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition)
Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
For the young reader grappling with big questions about fairness and the justice system. A powerful memoir of finding ho
Ages 10–15
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child questioning why things are unfair and how they can make a difference. This vibrant biography shows how cho
Ages 4–8
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child learning how to be brave in the face of unfairness. This moving account follows three six-year-olds as the
Ages 6–10
Adventure Book For Kids
Speedy Publishing
For the child questioning societal rules and searching for their own moral compass while navigating big adventures and c
Ages 10–18
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Benjamin Carson, Cecil Murphey
For the student struggling with self-doubt or falling behind, this true story shows how curiosity and hard work can tran
Ages 12–18
All That It Ever Meant: A Novel
Blessing Musariri
For the teenager navigating the heavy, confusing fog of loss while trying to reconnect with family roots and hidden trut
Ages 12–17
In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball
Tyrone Bogues, David Levine
For the child who feels overlooked or told they are too small for their dreams. This true story proves that grit and hea
Ages 10–14
She Was the First: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm
Katheryn Russell-Brown
For the child who needs to see that being 'different' or 'unbought' is a superpower, this story follows Shirley Chisholm
Ages 6–10
A Nation's Hope
Matt de la Peña
For the child learning how one person's courage can lift up an entire community, this poetic biography explores finding
Ages 6–10
Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Nancy Churnin
For the child who needs to see how quiet strength and steady focus can change the world even when things feel unfair.
Ages 5–9
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
Dashka Slater
For the teenager grappling with the complexity of justice and identity. This true story explores a life-altering inciden
Ages 14–18
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child who wants to understand how art can be a force for change, this biography explores the life of a performer
Ages 8–12
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