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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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Growin'
Nikki Grimes
After the loss of her father, a young poet named Pump finds an unexpected spark of hope and friendship when she meets Ji
Ages 8–12
Primary Source Detectives
Who Traveled the Underground Railroad?
Cath Senker
For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for justice. This book explores the brave individuals who risked
Ages 8–12
The Young Landlords
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager looking to make a difference in their neighborhood, this story explores how a group of friends balances
Ages 12–16
Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar
For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat
Ages 5–12
The Freedom Maze
Delia Sherman
For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,
Ages 10–14
Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the
Ages 12–18
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #1
Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the history of fairness, these profiles of Negro League legends c
Ages 7–11
By the Numbers
The Civil War by the Numbers
Amanda Lanser
For the visual learner who prefers facts and figures over long narratives, this book breaks down the American Civil War
Ages 8–12
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
Spies of the Civil War
Michael Burgan, Angie Kaelberer
For the curious student who loves secrets and puzzles, this book explores the daring, real-life heroes who worked in the
Ages 8–12
We the People
The Carpetbaggers
Lucia Raatma
For the student curious about the complex people and power struggles of the post-Civil War South. This guide untangles t
Ages 8–13
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi
Ages 10–15
This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia
Catherine Reef
Travel back to 1822 to witness the founding of Liberia, established on the West African coast as a sovereign haven for f
Ages 10–14
Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers
Michael L. Cooper
For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at
Ages 10–14
What's the Big Deal About #1
Freedom
Ruby Shamir
For the child asking what it means to be a 'free country.' This gentle history explains the struggle and triumph behind
Ages 4–8
Graphic History
Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer
Blake A. Hoena
Battle the freezing elements in this graphic novel biography of the courageous explorer who reached the North Pole along
Ages 8–12
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Great Black Heroes
Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Wade Hudson
For the young student curious about history, these accessible biographies introduce five brave leaders who fought for fr
Ages 6–9
Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin, Helen Edmundson
For the teenager grappling with the harsh realities of history and social injustice, this powerful drama explores surviv
Ages 12–18
The Hoopster Trilogy #2
Hip-Hop High School
Alan Lawrence Sitomer
An African-American teenager faces the challenges and triumphs of daily life during four transformative years at her inn
Ages 12–17
MIT Kids Press: Black Innovators
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez
For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t
Ages 6–10
Speed of Light
Sybil Rosen
Growing up in the 1950s South, an eleven-year-old girl confronts the harsh realities of racism and antisemitism within h
Ages 9–12
What Was?
What Is Rock and Roll?
Jim O'Connor
Trace the high-energy history of rock music to see how different styles and legendary stars changed the world for an ent
Ages 8–12
Movers, Shakers, & History Makers
Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings
Martha London
For the child who needs to see that no barrier is too high when you have a dream. This biography follows Bessie Coleman
Ages 7–10
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