Books for Celebrating Heritage

Life in East Los Angeles means standing up for your name, hitting the basketball court, and protecting the local librari

Joaquin prepares for his eighteenth birthday celebration and his first date in this joyful story of family, identity, an

Bessie Coleman refused to let 1920s America ground her dreams, traveling all the way to France to become the first Afric

For parents eager to introduce a second language through play, this gentle jungle journey helps young children absorb Sp

Witness how a boy from Akron used grit and heart to become a basketball legend, delivering a historic championship to hi

Rosalba and her grandmother soar high above New York City on a magical, imaginary flight over docks, parks, and skyscrap

Twenty-five Asian American authors share their stories through poetry and prose, exploring the complex balance of family

Born into poverty to formerly enslaved parents, Carter Woodson fought to ensure the world would never forget the history

Ren finally gets to help make her favorite pineapple cakes for the Lunar New Year feast. Includes a recipe to bring the

Luminous watercolors tell the story of how simple mending stitches evolved into the beautiful Japanese art of Edo-period

For parents who want to share their love of island life with their little ones through colorful local landmarks, flora,

Vibrant photographs and poetry capture the dust and excitement of young Navajo riders competing in the thrilling world o

A talented ballerina blends classical steps with the folkloric traditions of her Mexican heritage to create a vibrant ne

For the child curious about the magic within cultural traditions, this evocative story explores the spiritual bond betwe

For parents wanting to introduce their little ones to the geography and heritage of Israel through a gentle, rhyming jou

A century of dreaming and determination comes to life through photos and stories of the Smithsonian museum dedicated to

Cuy the guinea pig uses his wits to outrun a hungry fox and a sticky trap in this vibrant trickster tale set high in the

Kiranmala’s twelfth birthday takes a terrifying turn when a real-life demon crashes through her New Jersey home and kidn

Free verse and archival photos recount a lifelong journey through the civil rights movement and the long fight to establ

For parents eager to spark early language skills, this bright bilingual guide helps toddlers connect first words to obje

Ning enters a deadly competition to become the kingdom's master tea-brewer, hoping the prize will save her dying sister

Empower your little one with this vibrant alphabet guide to history's most trailblazing women, from activists to artists

For parents looking to introduce toddlers to both the spiritual origins and the fun traditions of Easter through simple

Sugar Cane lives high in a tower under a sorceress's watch in this lushly illustrated Caribbean reimagining of the class