Books for Celebrating Heritage

Two sisters move to the Japanese countryside and encounter a world of friendly wood spirits in this enchanting story of

Witness the grit of the Genpei War and the rise of the Kamakura shogunate in this gripping history of the clans that sha

For the child grappling with the weight of history and the power of creative expression. A poetic look at finding your v

For the child who struggles with the impulse to take the easy way out and needs to see that even big mistakes can be fix

For the curious child eager to discover the heroes who shaped our world, from George Washington to Harriet Tubman.

An orphaned musician named Xue is bought by a wealthy nobleman, pulling her into a mysterious world where her art has un

Yoon feels like a stranger in her new school, so she experiments with new names to help her bridge the gap between her o

For children facing big life changes or moving to a new home. This lyrical story uses the resilient dandelion to show ho

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this book uses real photos to honor the courage of th

For the child who feels the sting of being different or the squeeze of a crowded home. This story honors the resilience

When Kathleen misses out on a big dance competition, she gathers her neighborhood friends to stage her own spirited perf

Evvie wields an ancient, inherited magic passed down through generations of Black women to protect herself and confront

For the child who needs to see how optimism and hard work can turn a difficult start into a joyful life of creative expr

For the teen navigating the tension between their family's traditions and their own awakening sense of justice and cultu

For the child learning about the bravery it takes to stand up against unfairness and the cleverness required to seek a b

For the child who loves spooky legends but needs a comforting bedtime routine. This Filipino folklore retelling explores

Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this vibrant retelling uses traditional symbols to show why honesty is more i

For the child who needs to feel the warm embrace of family and community, this rhythmic collection celebrates the many w

For the child who is hesitant to start writing or wants to share their thoughts in more than one language.

For the teen feeling the weight of parental expectations and the pull of a creative calling, this haunting story explore

For the child learning about the strength and bravery of the human spirit in the face of deep injustice and the bittersw

This biography follows the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King, a vital leader who stood at the heart of the American

First-hand slave narratives and personal diaries reveal the raw emotion and difficult reality of life through the Civil

Across the world, children experience the same patterns of sunlight and shadow through the universal cycles of waking up