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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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The Making of America #6
Thurgood Marshall
Teri Kanefield
For the child who asks why some rules are unfair, this biography explores how one man used the power of law to challenge
Ages 10–14
Desmond and the Very Mean Word
Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
For the child grappling with the sting of an insult or unfair treatment. This story helps little ones navigate big feeli
Ages 5–9
Follow the Drinking Gourd: An Underground Railroad Story
Cari Meister
For children learning about the courage of those who sought liberty, this history-based story explains how secret codes
Ages 5–9
We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World
Todd Hasak-Lowy
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by world events and wondering how one person can make a difference through peac
Ages 10–14
One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots
James Haskins
For the young music lover curious about the origins of hip-hop. This deep dive traces the beat from African oral traditi
Ages 10–15
Ordinary People Change the World #14
I Am Harriet Tubman
Brad Meltzer
For the child who wants to be a hero. Discover how Harriet Tubman used her incredible courage and kindness to lead other
Ages 5–8
Come All You Brave Soldiers Blacks in the Revolutionary War
Clinton Cox
Thousands of Black men fought for American independence while facing their own struggles for liberty in this vital histo
Ages 10–14
Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr
Ages 6–10
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
On the Course with... Tiger Woods
Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout
For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl
Ages 8–12
No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock
John Agard, Grace Nichols
The rhythmic language of the Caribbean breathes new life into nursery rhymes, blending traditional sounds with original
Ages 4–8
How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth
Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou
Ages 8–12
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement
Nadia Abushanab Higgins
For the student trying to understand why historical figures disagreed so deeply. This flip book explores the Civil Right
Ages 10–14
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Marian Wright Edelman: For Every Child
Laura Wingfield
For the child curious about how one person can change the world for others. This introduction to Marian Wright Edelman s
Ages 6–9
Crossroads America
Moving North: African Americans and the Great Migration 1915-1930
Monica Halpern
For the child curious about why people move to new places and how families build new lives while holding onto their drea
Ages 7–11
A-tisket, A-tasket
Ella Fitzgerald, Van Alexander
A dropped green and yellow basket leads to a rhythmic journey through the vibrant streets and musical sounds of 1930s Ha
Ages 3–7
All Aboard the Schooltrain
Glenda Armand
Eight-year-old Jenny leaves 1930s Louisiana on a train, trying to make sense of the unfair rules and trouble caused by a
Ages 4–8
Rainbow Biography
Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement
Angela Shelf Medearis
For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and
Ages 7–11
Phoebe the Spy
Judith Berry Griffin
Young Phoebe Fraunces finds herself in the middle of the Revolutionary War with a high-stakes mission to protect General
Ages 7–10
So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom
Gary D. Schmidt
Born into the hardships of slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice and unshakable spirit to walk a long, brave
Ages 5–9
Ordinary Days: The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson
Angela Joy
For the child who feels like an outsider, this lyrical biography shows how the 'ordinary' sights and sounds of a city ca
Ages 4–9
Historical Narratives
President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind
Jessica Gunderson
A famous stage actor stalks the balcony of Ford's Theatre, sparking a frantic manhunt and a period of national mourning
Ages 8–12
Ida B. Wells Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin
Letters, photographs, and powerful speeches reveal how Ida B. Wells fought against injustice and helped lead the way for
Ages 10–14
Bang!
Sharon G. Flake
A teenager navigates the dangers of the inner city and the fractures in his own family while trying to define the man he
Ages 12–18
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