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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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6–8
9–12
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V. Malar #1
Greatest Ranger of All Time
Suma Subramaniam
For the child who feels like an outsider or is discovering how one person's courage can pave the way for others in the g
Ages 8–12
Aunt Nancy
Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors
Phyllis Root
For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can
Ages 6–9
The Walk
Winsome Bingham
For the child curious about why grownups wait in long lines to vote. This story connects a simple walk to the polling st
Ages 4–8
Secret Spy Society #1
The Case of the Missing Cheetah
Veronica Mang
For the child who loves cracking codes and needs to see that history is full of daring women, this mystery turns a rainy
Ages 7–10
Say Hey!: A Song of Willie Mays
Peter Mandel
For the young sports fan who needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into a legendary legac
Ages 4–8
Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles
Tanya Lee Stone
For the young reader questioning what it means to be a hero when facing unfairness. This true story honors the Black sol
Ages 10–14
Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride
Andrea Pinkney
For the child learning about fairness and the power of their own voice, this rhythmic biography celebrates the unstoppab
Ages 4–8
A Picture Book Biography #11
A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman
David A. Adler
Follow the dangerous and courageous journey of a woman who escaped slavery to lead others toward freedom as a conductor
Ages 6–9
Who Was?
Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
Shelia P. Moses
For the child who needs to see that big dreams are possible despite being underestimated. This biography follows Ketanji
Ages 8–12
Mighty Inside
Sundee T. Frazier
For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels held back by a stutter, this story celebrates the courage it ta
Ages 10–14
The Braid Girls
Sherri Winston
For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien
Ages 8–12
Jip: His Story
Katherine Paterson
Living on a Vermont poor farm in the 1850s, a boy named Jip begins to uncover the hidden secrets of his past and the tru
Ages 10–14
U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation
Amanda Peterson, Amanda Kolpin, Susan S. Wittman
For the student curious about why our nation was once divided, this clear timeline helps make sense of the complex battl
Ages 9–14
George Washington Carver
Tonya Bolden
For the child curious about nature and history, this biography explores how perseverance and a love for plants transform
Ages 6–10
When the Mapou Sings
Nadine Pinede
For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for missing family, this lyrical novel explores finding one
Ages 14–18
Can't Scare Me!
Ashley Bryan
A little boy thinks he is far too brave to listen to his grandma's warnings until he comes face-to-face with a massive,
Ages 4–8
Cornrows
Camille Yarbrough
Traditional hairstyles become symbols of courage and heritage in this rhythmic celebration of Black history and pride.
Ages 5–9
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #9
Jazz Age Josephine
Jonah Winter
Racial barriers cannot stop the irrepressible style of Josephine Baker as she rises from a difficult youth to become an
Ages 4–8
Love to Dance
Hip-Hop
Angela Royston
For the young music lover curious about the roots of their favorite tracks, this guide explores the energetic history an
Ages 8–12
When the World Turned Upside Down
K. Ibura
For the child trying to make sense of big world events, this story explores how neighbors can lean on each other during
Ages 8–12
Who Loves Mee Personalized Books
Who Loves Harlem
Who Loves Mee Art
For the child curious about the world outside their window or preparing for a trip to the big city, this book celebrates
Ages 4–8
bell hooks' Children's Books #1
Happy to Be Nappy
bell hooks
Radiate confidence and pride in this rhythmic, joyful celebration of the beauty and spirit found in nappy hair.
Ages 2–6
Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg
Sara H. Banks
With the Battle of Gettysburg looming over his home, a freed slave named Abraham courageously joins the Union Army ambul
Ages 8–12
The Friends Trilogy #2
Ruby
Rosa Guy
Lonely Ruby finds an unexpected connection with the sophisticated Daphne, sparking a relationship that changes how both
Ages 14–18
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