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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
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12–18 yrs
398 books
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The Berenstain Bears the Very First Easter
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For parents wanting to explain the religious meaning of Easter, this story joins the Bear family as they discover the bi
Ages 4–8
Marie and her Friend the Sea Turtle
Nicole Weaver
For the child curious about the wider world and the wonders of the ocean. This trilingual story fosters a love for natur
Ages 4–8
Wanting Mor
Rukhsana Khan
For the child navigating profound loss or abandonment, this moving story explores how faith and a mother's lasting love
Ages 10–14
Baby Professor
Who Built The Great Wall of China?
Baby Professor
For the curious learner interested in world history and religious traditions, this book explores the story of a great le
Ages 6–9
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
Jean Fritz
For the child who is always asking 'Why?' and loves to tinker with things, this playful look at Ben Franklin celebrates
Ages 7–10
Painted Wall and Other Strange Tales, The
Michael Bedard
For the reader who loves eerie mysteries and wonders about the thin veil between our world and the spirit realm, rooted
Ages 10–14
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
Russell Freedman
For the student learning about American history beyond the East Coast, this explores the challenging experiences of Asia
Ages 10–14
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
John Steptoe
For the child learning that true beauty comes from how we treat others, especially when we think no one is watching.
Ages 4–9
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Derrick Barnes
For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a celebration of their identity, this rhythmic story captures the trans
Ages 4–10
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem
Gary Golio
For the child who loves taking pictures or feels inspired by their neighborhood, this book celebrates finding dignity an
Ages 4–8
China and The Great Wall
Baby Professor
For the child curious about the wonders of the world and how humans build lasting monuments.
Ages 4–8
Toni & Slade Morrison's Fables
A Toni Morrison Treasury
Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison
For the child feeling restricted by adult rules, these stories celebrate the vibrant inner world of children and their n
Ages 4–9
Smart Kids: For Kids
Thomas Jefferson for Kids
Esmond Cooper
For the curious student discovering how one person's ideas and inventions can shape an entire nation's history.
Ages 7–11
Yasmin #20
Yasmin the Singer
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who loves to sing at home but feels nervous in front of a crowd. This gentle story helps early readers fin
Ages 5–8
The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be
Shannon Gibney
For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of being a transracial adoptee and wondering about the lives they might
Ages 14–18
Tales of Young Americans
Riding to Washington
Gwenyth Swain
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa
Ages 4–8
Freedom in Congo Square
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning about history and the strength of the human spirit, this poetic countdown reveals how community a
Ages 4–8
Yossel's Journey
Kathryn Lasky
For the child adjusting to a new home or culture. Yossel's family flees Russian pogroms for the American Southwest, disc
Ages 6–10
We've Got a Job: the 1963 Birmingham Children's March
Cynthia Levinson
For the young person starting to realize the power of their own voice and wanting to know how kids their age have change
Ages 10–18
Railroad Fever
Monica Halpern
For the curious learner who wonders how massive things are built and the brave people who risked everything to connect a
Ages 8–12
Kindergarten Day USA and China
Trish Marx
For the child curious about children in other parts of the world, this photo-essay compares a typical day in an American
Ages 4–7
Homeplace
Anne Shelby
For the child curious about their roots, this rhythmic journey through two centuries shows how a single family home grow
Ages 4–8
Hey, Wall
Susan Verde
For the child who wants to change their surroundings, this story shows how a splash of color and community spirit can tu
Ages 4–8
Colonial America History for Kids What Was It Like to Travel in the Mayflower?
Baby Professor
For the child curious about history's hardest journeys, this book brings the crowded, salty world of the Mayflower to li
Ages 6–9
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