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Books for Celebrating Heritage

24 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Seen and Unseen What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams's Photographs Reveal about the Japanese American Incarceration

Seen and Unseen What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams's Photographs Reveal about the Japanese American Incarceration

Elizabeth Partridge

For the middle grade reader exploring how art and media can both hide and reveal the truth about history and systemic in

Cover of The Gold Coin

For the child who needs to see that true wealth comes from helping others. A weary thief discovers that kindness and com

Ages 5–9

Cover of The Importance of Being Gordo

Lizzie McGuire Junior Novels #18

The Importance of Being Gordo

Disney Book Group

For the child balancing new responsibilities and personal identity as they grow up, this story explores friendship and t

Cover of Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew

Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew

For the child who feels empowered to fix problems in their neighborhood, this story shows how small hands can make a big

Cover of Sacred Places

Philemon Sturges

For the child curious about why certain buildings are special, this poetic journey explores how different people around

Cover of Cousins in the Time of Magic

Cousins in the Time of Magic #1

Cousins in the Time of Magic

For the child exploring their family's roots, this magical adventure weaves together the bonds of cousinship and the dis

Cover of The Marigold Mess

Sofia Martinez #3

The Marigold Mess

Jacqueline Jules

For the child who wants to do something perfect for someone they love but finds that things don't always go according to

Cover of African Myths and Legends

World Myths and Legends

African Myths and Legends

Catherine Chambers

For the child curious about how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these vibrant tales offer a windo

Cover of Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Sotomayor

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child dreaming of a big future, this inspiring biography follows Sonia Sotomayor's journey from a humble Bronx u

Cover of Chief Seattle and the Indian in the Moon: The Legend of Star Child and Mud Child

Chief Seattle and the Indian in the Moon: The Legend of Star Child and Mud Child

Jewell Praying Wolf James, Darby Anne James

For children curious about the stars and the moon, this beautiful legend offers a soulful way to explore how the natural

Cover of Goddesses and Heroines Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women from Around the World

Goddesses and Heroines Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women from Around the World

For the child seeking powerful role models, this illustrated treasury introduces over 80 legendary women from global myt

Cover of The Two Brothers A Legend of Jerusalem

The Two Brothers A Legend of Jerusalem

For the child learning to share with a sibling, this luminous folktale shows how quiet acts of care and selflessness can

Cover of The Epic Story

Cilla Lee-Jenkins #2

For the child adjusting to a new sibling while navigating their own unique cultural identity and big dreams of being hea

Cover of This Book Is a Classic

Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3

This Book Is a Classic

For the child navigating the complex feelings of a changing family and the pressure of being 'perfect' in a big life eve

Cover of Sylvia Rivera

Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving

For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f

Cover of Celia Cruz

Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander

For the child who loves to sing and dance but needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into

Cover of Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique

For the child who loves to sing, dance, and tell stories, this biography follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's path from a creati

Cover of Ellen Ochoa

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his

Cover of Selena Gomez

Claudia Romo Edelman, Karla Arenas Valenti

For the child who loves the spotlight or struggles with big emotions, this biography follows Selena Gomez's rise to star

Cover of Sona Sharma, a Friend Indeed

Sona Sharma, a Friend Indeed

For the child navigating the tricky balance between healthy competition and staying true to their friends when things ge

Cover of Countries

Usborne Instant Answer Books

Annabel Warrender

For the child who asks how children sleep, eat, and play in faraway places. This vintage guide sparks a global perspecti

Cover of The Invisible String Family Celebration

The Invisible String

The Invisible String Family Celebration

For the child who feels overwhelmed by holiday crowds or missed family members, this soothing story reaffirms that love

Cover of Kodomo Children of Japan

Kodomo Children of Japan

For the curious child who wonders what life is like on the other side of the world, this photo-essay bridges the gap bet

Cover of Bad Bunny

Claudia Romo Edelman, Ann Dávila Cardinal

For the child who loves music and wonders how a grocery store bagger became a global icon by staying true to his roots.