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Books for Celebrating Heritage

6,610 books

0–3 yrs853 books

4–7 yrs3416 books

8–11 yrs

1627 books

12–18 yrs398 books

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Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You

Marley Dias

Marley shares her best advice for starting community projects, using social media for positive change, and getting adult

Ages 10–14

America the Beautiful #1

America the Beautiful

Katharine Lee Bates

The lyrics of a patriotic anthem come to life alongside a guide for building a garden that celebrates the landscape.

Ages 5–8

You Choose: Interactive History Adventures #4

Ellis Island

Michael Burgan

The future is in your hands as you choose which paths to take while navigating the challenges of arriving as an immigran

Ages 8–12

The Science of History

Science of Machu Picchu

Golriz Golkar

The ancient Inca built a citadel high in the mountains of Peru; see how they used early science to construct it and how

Facing interrogation and long detentions, thousands of immigrants arriving from Asia share their experiences at the Cali

Ages 8–12

The Thirteen Days of Christmas

Jenny Overton

A young girl receives a series of increasingly unusual daily gifts from a suitor, sparking a festive romance and a world

Ages 8–12

All in a Day

Mitsumasa Anno, Raymond Briggs, Eric Carle, Akiko Hayashi, Nicolai Popov, Gian Calvi, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, Zhu Cheng-liang, Ron Brooks

Children across eight different countries go about their morning routines and play, highlighting the beautiful shared ex

Ages 4–9

The First Thanksgiving Feast

Joan Anderson

Step onto the grounds of a living history museum to see the 1621 harvest feast recreated by Pilgrim and Wampanoag actors

Ages 7–11

A Far-fetched Story

Karin Cates

As the cold weather nears, a grandmother stitches together a warm quilt using scraps of fabric and the colorful stories

Ages 4–8

Enchantment of the World

Colombia

Marion Morrison

Armed with gadgets and superhuman senses, a brave superhero must defend his home from a terrifying new threat: his own b

Ages 10–14

Wei Skates On

Nathan Chen

Wei loves to skate, but when the pressure of competition and a tough fall make him want to quit, he must find the joy in

Ages 4–8

F is for Freedom

Roni Schotter

For the child questioning what it means to do the right thing even when it's dangerous, this story explores courage and

Ages 8–12

History of U.S., A

Joy Hakim

History comes alive through photographs and stories that trace the American journey from the industrial age through the

Ages 10–17

The Crow Family Grows Rice

Soukphachanh Xaysena

A family of crows works together in the countryside to plow fields and transplant seeds during the busy rice-growing sea

Ages 3–7

Auma's Long Run

Eucabeth Odhiambo

For the child grappling with heavy family responsibilities or witnessing a community crisis, this story offers a path th

Ages 8–12

Marisol Rainey #1

Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey (Maybe Marisol)

Erin Entrada Kelly

For the child who struggles with big 'what-ifs' and feels like everyone else is braver than they are.

Ages 7–10

Silly & Sillier

Judy Sierra

For the child who loves to giggle at silly mistakes, these global folktales celebrate the funny side of making errors an

Ages 5–9

Yankee Doodle America: The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z

Wendel Minor

For the child curious about how America began, this alphabet journey uses historical figures and events to explore the s

Ages 6–10

Tree Tales

Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus

Barbara Bash

In the Sonoran Desert, a single giant cactus acts as a bustling apartment complex for owls, woodpeckers, and bats lookin

Ages 6–10

Count on Us: American Women in the Military

Amy Nathan

For the young reader inspired by trail-blazing women, this history chronicles the courage and determination of female so

Ages 10–18

American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The

Jennifer Armstrong

One hundred true stories bring the past to life through a collection of fascinating tales that span the breadth of Ameri

Ages 8–12

Gone Wolf

Amber McBride

For the child grappling with the weight of history and systemic unfairness, this dual-timeline story offers a path throu

Ages 8–12

Little Book of Joy, The

Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle guide from two global icons shows how small acts of kindnes

Ages 4–8

Grug #3

Grug and his First Christmas

Ted Prior

For the preschooler curious about the sparkle and mystery of the holidays, this story introduces festive traditions thro

Ages 0–5

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