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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
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12–18 yrs
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Sharing Our Truths: Tapwe
Henry Beaver
A journey to the Northwest Territories brings Cree culture to life through a family visit with grandparents and vivid ph
Ages 8–12
Barefoot Singalongs
Twice As Many Friends / ¡El doble de amigos!
Brian Amador
For children discovering that language is a superpower, this rhythmic celebration shows how being bilingual opens doors
Ages 3–7
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish Ittibachvffa
Leslie Stall Widener
In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent aid to help the people of Ireland, beginning a powerful legacy of global generosity and
Ages 6–10
The Bowlegged Rooster
Joyce Carol Thomas
Humorous animal fables told in the African-American signifying tradition bring warmth and wit to these spirited family t
Ages 6–10
Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale
Pat Cummings
Ananse the Spider and the clever Lizard compete to win a kingdom by guessing a princess's name in this vibrant West Afri
Ages 4–8
The Green Bean Festival
Nguyen Pham Tu Trinh
For children discovering the joy of cultural traditions through food, this story explores the warmth of Vietnamese herit
Ages 3–7
A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
Meera Sriram
A young girl wanders through a vibrant South Indian market, soaking in the sights and sounds while searching for the per
Ages 4–8
First Blade of Sweetgrass, The: A Native American Story
Suzanne Greenlaw & Gabriel Fry
Patience and heritage intertwine as a grandmother teaches her grandchild the traditional Native American practice of har
Ages 4–8
Suki's Kimono
Chieri Uegaki
Suki chooses her favorite colorful kimono for the first day of school, bringing her vibrant spirit and family culture in
Ages 4–8
Ribbon Skirt, The
Cameron Mukwa
A two-spirit Ojibwe child prepares for a powwow with the help of family and forest friends as they create a beautiful, m
Ages 4–8
Indigenous Knowledge #1
What the Eagle Sees
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous voices and oral stories provide a new look at history, sharing how the people of Turtle Island responded to i
Ages 9–14
Together We Burn
Isabel Ibañez
Zarela’s life as a dragon fighter is upended when disaster strikes the arena, forcing her to protect her heritage in the
Ages 14–18
Light a Candle/Tumaini pasipo na Tumaini
Godfrey Nkongolo, Eric Walters
A Chagga boy journeys up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with his elders to light a torch marking Tanzania's independenc
Ages 6–10
V is for Voting
Kate Farrell
For the curious young citizen who wants to understand how people work together to make things fair. An ABC journey throu
Ages 3–6
Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia
Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin
Child jockeys race half-wild horses across the vast Mongolian steppes during the Naadam festival, a tradition as daring
Ages 6–10
The Day the Dragon Danced
Kay Haugaard
Kung Fu students and families fill the streets with joy and tradition as a California town gathers to celebrate the Chin
Ages 4–8
Faith and Fury: The Temple Mount and the Noble Sanctuary: The Story of Jerusalem's Most Sacred Space
Ilene Cooper
For middle grade readers curious about world news, this engaging history explores why one plot of land in Jerusalem is s
Ages 10–15
The Fish of Small Wishes
Elana K. Arnold
After Kiki rescues a fish from the hot pavement, it offers her a wish—but she must find a way to make her big dreams fit
Ages 4–8
Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog
Adrienne Sylver
The humble frankfurter has traveled from hobo bundles to the moon; learn the wacky, multicultural history of America's f
Ages 6–10
An Arrow to the Moon
Emily X. R. Pan
Two teenagers fall into a lyrical and magical romance while caught in the middle of a bitter, long-standing rivalry betw
Ages 14–18
Captured History
Showdown in Manila
Matt Doeden
Take a ringside seat for the legendary 1975 heavyweight battle between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier as they fight 14 rou
Ages 8–12
A Young Readers' History of the Civil War #1
A Nation Torn: The Story of How the Civil War Began
Delia Ray
Historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Henry Clay take center stage in this account of the people and events that le
Ages 10–14
My Big Book of Words #1
My Big Book of Spanish Words
Rebecca Emberley
For parents eager to introduce a second language early, this vibrant oversized board book makes first Spanish and Englis
Ages 0–3
From the Fields to the Fight: How Jessica Govea Thorbourne Organized for Justice
Angela Quezada Padron
Jessica Govea Thorbourne rose from the hot California fields to become a powerful organizer, proving that one child can
Ages 4–8
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