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Books for Celebrating Heritage

37 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of The Sword of Jannah

Stories of Islamic Faith

The Sword of Jannah

For the child seeking to understand the power of standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult. An inspiratio

Cover of What is a Superhero?

What is a Superhero?

T M Crump

For the child grappling with the weight of expectations and discovering that true strength lies in standing up for what

Ages 8–14

Cover of Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr

Cover of Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's African Burial Ground

Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's African Burial Ground

For the child curious about hidden history and how we honor those who came before us. This book explores the discovery o

Cover of The Lantern of Ramadan

Stories of Islamic Faith

The Lantern of Ramadan

For the teenager navigating their first full fast while balancing the desire to make a difference with the reality of fa

Cover of The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey

Rabbi Harvey #1

The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey

For the child who enjoys clever puzzles and outsmarting bullies, these tales of a Wild West rabbi use wit and ancient wi

Cover of Come Juneteenth

Come Juneteenth

For the young reader processing the weight of historical secrets, this novel explores the painful betrayal of a family w

Cover of When the Elephants Dance: A Novel

When the Elephants Dance: A Novel

Tess Uriza Holthe

For those seeking to understand how families find hope and strength through cultural stories while facing the immense ch

Cover of Courage Has No Color

Courage Has No Color

Tanya Lee Stone

For the young reader questioning why certain voices are left out of history books and seeking the truth about courage in

Cover of Pomegranate Soup

Pomegranate Soup

For the reader curious about how heritage and food can build bridges in a new community. This story explores finding bel

Cover of Bone Dance

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the search for belonging after loss or parental strug

Cover of My Name Is Not Easy

My Name Is Not Easy

Debby Dahl Edwardson

For the child grappling with the pain of being away from home or the weight of a changing identity while navigating a sy

Cover of Birmingham Sunday

Birmingham Sunday

Larry Dane Brimner

For the child grappling with questions of systemic unfairness and the history of civil rights, this book offers a deep l

Cover of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

For the teen who feels the weight of family expectations and is looking for the courage to forge their own path through

Cover of The Shield of the Faithful

The Shield of the Faithful

For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their roots, this mystery offers a path toward spiritual growth and cult

Cover of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents

How the García Girls Lost Their Accents

For the teen or young adult navigating the space between two cultures while trying to find their own voice and identity

Cover of Feast of Roses, The

Feast of Roses, The

Indu Sundaresan

For the reader curious about the hidden power of women in history and how one woman's brilliance and love redefined the

Cover of Meet Me at the Well

Meet Me at the Well

Jane Yolen, Barbara Diamond Goldin

For the child curious about the women of the Bible who aren't usually in the spotlight, these stories highlight the cour

Cover of Blackwoods, The

Blackwoods, The

For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations and the complex layers of their heritage after the loss of

Cover of White Lilacs

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how a community finds strength when their

Cover of Surrender Tree, The

Surrender Tree, The

Margarita Engle

For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can offer healing and hope in the middle of a frightening, wor

Cover of Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity

Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity

Youth Communication

For the teenager navigating the space between two worlds, these personal essays from Asian-American peers offer a mirror

Cover of Kentucky

For the student preparing a state report or the curious reader exploring the Bluegrass State: a comprehensive look at Ke

Cover of Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions

Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions

Navdeep Singh Dhillon

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief while trying to reclaim their own identity and cultural roots thro

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