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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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Children of the Red Earth
Michael Ukwuma
For the child curious about West African heritage and the power of ancestral roots, this vibrant journey explores commun
Ages 6–10
The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones
Daven McQueen
For the teenager grappling with systemic injustice and the heavy weight of history. This story navigates the painful rea
Ages 14–18
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat
Roxane Orgill
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for music can light the way through hard times, homelessness,
Ages 6–10
Little Golden Books
Billy Porter
Phil Stamper
For the child who feels different or loves the spotlight, this biography celebrates the power of being your authentic se
Ages 8–12
Faded Red Beads
Monica Hargrave
For the child adjusting to a big move or seeking to understand their place in a complicated world. Discover how family h
Ages 8–12
Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander
What Is Asian-Black Solidarity?
Virginia Loh-Hagan
For the middle-grade student curious about social justice: discover the powerful history and ongoing impact of Asian and
Ages 9–13
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
Christian Allaire
For the teen exploring their identity through fashion, this book celebrates how clothing and beauty reclaim culture and
Ages 12–18
Sonny's House of Spies
George Ella Lyon
For the teen discovering that adults have messy, hidden lives. Sonny uncovers family secrets and hard truths about his t
Ages 12–16
The Lion Hunters #2
A Coalition of Lions
Elizabeth E. Wein
For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations and the sting of displacement while trying to find where t
Ages 12–18
Indivisible
Gail Bush, Randy Meyer
For the teenager grappling with what it means to be American, this anthology uses powerful voices to explore the interse
Ages 12–18
The Wonder of Charlie Anne
Kimberly Newton Fusco
For the child learning to navigate a changing family after a loss, this story follows Charlie Anne as she finds courage
Ages 8–12
Marvelous Cornelius
Phil Bildner
For the child learning how one person's spirit can lift a community after a crisis. This folk-hero tribute celebrates th
Ages 4–8
When Pirates Came to Brooklyn
Phyllis Shalant
For the child navigating a world of 'unspoken rules,' this story explores the courage it takes to maintain a cross-racia
Ages 8–12
Lil' Romeo!
Michael-Anne Johns
For the child who dreams of being a star or wants to see how a young person balances fame, family, and school. A look at
Ages 7–11
Who HQ Illustrated Biographies
Beyoncé
Tyiana Combs, Who HQ
For the young dreamer who loves to perform and needs to see how hard work, family support, and resilience turn big talen
Ages 8–12
Rookie Biographies
Simone Biles
Joanne Mattern
For the child who loves to tumble or dreams of gold medals, this simple biography shows how hard work and big dreams lea
Ages 5–8
Little Golden Book Biographies
Serena Williams
Bria Alston
For the child who loves sports and needs to see that even the greatest champions started with hard work and family suppo
Ages 5–8
Who HQ Illustrated Biographies
Michael Jordan
Ellen Labrecque
For the child who needs to know that even the greatest legends face rejection, this biography shows how hard work and gr
Ages 8–12
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
For the child who asks why they don't have what others do. This story helps little ones find the magic and music in thei
Ages 3–8
The Amazon Legacy
Zenay Bekele Ben-Yochanan
For the child curious about their roots and looking for their own inner strength. A group of friends discovers a royal c
Ages 8–12
Finding Jupiter
Kelis Rowe
For the teen processing big emotions through art and those navigating how family history shapes their first love.
Ages 14–18
Poetry Speaks to Children
Elise Paschen
For the child who loves the rhythm of words and music, this vibrant anthology brings poetry to life through the voices o
Ages 6–12
Driven: A Photobiography of Henry Ford
Don Mitchell
For the student exploring how one person can change the world through both brilliance and bias. This photobiography tack
Ages 10–14
Bad River Boys: A Meeting of the Lakota Sioux with Lewis and Clark
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
For children exploring how different cultures view the same historical event, this story offers a vital Lakota perspecti
Ages 7–11
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