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Books for Celebrating Heritage
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Holiday Tales
Cakes and Miracles: A Purim Tale
Barbara Diamond Goldin
Young Hershel, who is blind, uses his sense of touch to create beautiful holiday treats and help his mother prepare for
Ages 5–9
Daily Life
Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868
Michael Terry
Step inside the lodges and landscapes of a 19th-century Plains Indian village to see the clothing and tools used in dail
Ages 8–12
Sir Whong and the Golden Pig
Oki S. Han, Stephanie Haboush Plunkett
A trickster thinks he can swindle a kind man with a fake golden pig, but he underestimates the wisdom of the clever Sir
Ages 4–8
Clever Beatrice #3
A Clever Beatrice Christmas
Margaret Willey
The witty and determined Clever Beatrice sets out on a snowy mission to prove to three skeptical children that Pere Noel
Ages 4–8
Sikander Aziz #1
City of the Plague God
Sarwat Chadda
Sikander Aziz must join forces with the legendary Gilgamesh to stop the ancient Mesopotamian god of plagues from destroy
Ages 8–12
The Inch Boy
Junko Morimoto
A tiny hero armed with only a needle and a clever mind sets out to face a terrifying giant red demon in this classic tal
Ages 4–8
Shake, Rattle & Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll
Holly George-Warren
Meet the musical pioneers like Elvis Presley and Bo Diddley who used their voices and guitars to start the rock and roll
Ages 6–10
First Apple
Ching Yeung Russell
In a 1940s Chinese village, young Ying works and saves to buy a rare, precious apple to share with her beloved grandmoth
Ages 8–12
Gregory Cool
Caroline Binch
Gregory misses home at first when visiting Tobago, but he soon finds joy in the island ways and the warmth of his grandp
Ages 4–8
My First
My First Easter!
Katy Max Greenlane
For parents looking to introduce the meaning of Easter to their toddlers through a mix of simple history and modern holi
Ages 2–4
Finding Miracles
Julia Alvarez
Milly is a typical teenager until a new friend inspires a journey to a distant country to find the truth about her birth
Ages 12–17
Creativity
John Steptoe
Charles steps up to help his new classmate Hector navigate the challenges of moving from Puerto Rico and finding his pla
Ages 5–9
Take It to the Hoop, Magic Johnson
Quincy Troupe
The rhythm of the court comes alive in this rhythmic tribute to Magic Johnson, celebrating his legendary basketball skil
Ages 6–10
Usborne Reading Programme
The Dragon and the Phoenix
Lesley Sims
A dragon, a phoenix, and a very special pebble come together in this gentle Chinese legend featuring simple text and int
Ages 5–7
Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols
Edna Barth
Go behind the scenes of the American harvest feast to find the origins of the pilgrims, the turkeys, and the legends tha
Ages 8–12
Capers #3
Mystery of the Plumed Serpent
Barbara Brenner
Michael and Elena combine historical expertise and a thirst for adventure to track down a mysterious golden snake and un
Ages 8–12
Yasmin #6
Yasmin the Superhero
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin dons her cape and mask to hunt for villains, only to discover that her neighborhood needs a helping hand more tha
Ages 5–8
Plains Warrior: Chief Quanah Parker and the Comanches
Albert Marrin
Follow the powerful life of Chief Quanah Parker as he leads the Comanches through the end of the traditional plains life
Ages 10–14
A Million Fish...More or Less
Patricia McKissack
Hugh Thomas heads to the Bayou Clapateaux to catch a few fish but ends up catching a giant tall tale in this imaginative
Ages 4–9
Big Dreams, Small Fish
Paula Cohen
For the child who has big ideas but is told they are too little to help, this charming story celebrates innovation, pers
Ages 4–8
If You...
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
Fugitive slaves faced immense hardships and danger on their journey to freedom; learn how the secret network of the Unde
Ages 7–10
Get to Know the Soccer Superstars
Mohamed Salah
Nevien Shaabneh
For the young sports fan who dreams of greatness. This inspiring biography follows Mohamed Salah's journey from humble b
Ages 8–12
One & Everything
Sam Winston
Stunning visuals tell a fable about the vital importance of protecting the world's diverse stories, cultures, and langua
Ages 5–9
Sports VIPs
Ronald Acuña Jr.: Baseball's Speedy Slugger
Matt Chandler
Journey from a childhood in Venezuela to the Major Leagues to see how Ronald Acuña Jr. became one of baseball’s most exp
Ages 6–9
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