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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,885 books
0–3 yrs
874 books
4–7 yrs
3560 books
8–11 yrs
1711 books
12–18 yrs
413 books
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9–12
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Born to Swing
Mara Rockliff
For the child who loves making their own music and needs to see that with hard work and a bold spirit, they can lead the
Ages 4–8
The Brooklyn Nine
Alan Gratz
For the child who loves following a family's legacy through time and seeing how one passion can connect generations acro
Ages 10–14
The Three Little Tamales
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who loves clever twists on familiar stories. This Southwestern retelling uses wit and desert smarts to out
Ages 4–8
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins Bigelow
For the child who wants to practice their faith at school but feels nervous about being different or finding the right s
Ages 4–8
Amaterasu: Return of the Sun
Paul D. Storrie
For the child struggling with big feelings or withdrawal, this ancient Japanese myth explores how a goddess finds her wa
Ages 9–14
Sky Wolf's Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
For the curious learner interested in the planet's future, this book weaves together Indigenous wisdom and modern scienc
Ages 9–12
To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights
Angela Dalton
For the child who wonders if their small part matters, this inspiring story shows how staying the course can change hist
Ages 4–8
Bea Breaks Barriers!: How Florence Beatrice Price's Music Triumphed over Prejudice
Caitlin DeLems
For the child who loves music but feels held back by rules or unfairness, this story shows how passion and persistence c
Ages 4–8
Dreidels on the Brain
Joel Ben Izzy
For the child who feels like the only one in their class who celebrates differently, this funny and poignant story explo
Ages 10–14
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Pablo Cartaya
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own family or culture, this moving journey explores what it means
Ages 8–12
She Was the First: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm
Katheryn Russell-Brown
For the child who needs to see that being 'different' or 'unbought' is a superpower, this story follows Shirley Chisholm
Ages 6–10
Jeremy's Dreidel
Ellie Gellman
For the child wanting to make holiday celebrations accessible for everyone. This touching story follows a boy who uses h
Ages 5–8
A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope
Patrice Caldwell (ed)
For the teen seeking to see themselves in the stars, these stories of magic and resistance celebrate the power and diver
Ages 14–18
Children Around the World #2
We Live in Japan
Alexandre Messager
For children curious about how peers live across the globe, this photo-essay explores the daily routines, school days, a
Ages 6–10
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Reem Faruqi
For the child navigating a new environment while holding onto their traditions, this story explores the courage it takes
Ages 5–8
Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel
Cheyenne M. Stone, Glenda Armand
For the child grappling with the meaning of fairness or wanting to learn about the real heroes who stood up against inju
Ages 7–11
Alvin Ho #6
Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
Lenore Look
For the child who worries about everything new, this story follows a second-grader facing his biggest phobias while visi
Ages 7–10
My Great-Grandmother's Gourd
Cristina Kessler
For the child learning that 'new' isn't always 'better.' Discover how traditional wisdom and a grandmother's patience sa
Ages 4–8
I See the Sun
I See the Sun in Afghanistan
Dedie King
For the child curious about lives in other lands, this gentle story bridges cultures by showing the shared rhythms of fa
Ages 5–9
Shooting Kabul
Saving Kabul Corner
N. H. Senzai
For the child navigating the complexities of heritage and family history while trying to make sense of conflict in their
Ages 8–12
Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama
written and illustrated by Selina Alko
For children in multi-faith homes navigating the beautiful blend of two different holiday traditions during the winter s
Ages 4–8
The Nutcracker in Harlem
T. E. McMorrow
For the child who feels a bit shy or quiet, this vibrant reimagining of a holiday classic shows how finding your own cre
Ages 4–8
Amazing and True Story of Tooth Mouse Pérez, The
Ana Cristina Herreros
For the child wiggling their first loose tooth, this enchanting origin story explains how a humble mouse became the lege
Ages 4–8
Fish for the Grand Lady
written and ill. by Colin Bootman
For the child learning the importance of contributing to their family. Two brothers work together along the Trinidadian
Ages 5–9
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