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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
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12–18 yrs
398 books
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Tree Tales
Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus
Barbara Bash
For the child curious about how living things depend on one another. Discover how one giant cactus provides a home and f
Ages 6–10
Sylvia & Aki
Winifred Conkling
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this story explores two real girls' experiences with school segrega
Ages 9–12
The Empty Pot
Demi
For the child who feels pressured to succeed at all costs, this story reveals why being truthful is more important than
Ages 4–9
The Warlord's Series #4
The Warlord's Messengers
Virginia Walton Pilegard
For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems. When a high-stakes mission seems impossible, two boys use math and
Ages 6–10
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
In the Forest with the Elephants
Roland Smith
For the child who marvels at the power of giants and the workers who care for them. Explore the unique, historic bond be
Ages 8–12
The Crow Family Grows Rice
Soukphachanh Xaysena
For the child curious about where their food comes from. This gentle story follows a family of crows as they work togeth
Ages 3–7
The Gift of the Magi
O. Henry
For the family navigating a lean holiday season or a child learning that the most meaningful gifts come from sacrifice a
Ages 8–14
Wei Skates On
Nathan Chen
For the child who feels like giving up after a mistake, this story helps kids find their spark again when the pressure t
Ages 4–8
Pharaoh's Daughter
Julius Lester
For the teen navigating complex family loyalty and personal faith when their upbringing and heritage pull them in two di
Ages 12–18
The Thing about Bees
Shabazz Larkin
For the child who loves summer picnics but runs away at the first buzz, this tender story helps reframe a common fear in
Ages 3–7
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
The Fire Horse Girl
Kay Honeyman
For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations, follow a defiant girl's journey from 1920s China to the harsh rea
Ages 12–18
Bless This House
Leslie Staub
For the family moving into a new home or simply winding down for the night, this rhythmic blessing celebrates the safety
Ages 3–7
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
Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves
Dennis Brindell Fradin
For the student grappling with the realities of history, these true accounts of courage and escape offer a profound look
Ages 10–14
Stolen Into Slavery
Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin
For the student exploring the complexities of American history through the lens of human dignity and the fight for justi
Ages 10–14
World of Wonders: Geographic Travels in Verse and Rhyme, A
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who wonders what lies beyond the horizon, this collection of poems travels to global landmarks and diverse
Ages 6–12
Once There Was a Story
Jane Yolen
For the child who loves winding down with a variety of tales, this collection offers bite-sized stories perfect for spar
Ages 4–8
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
John and Abigail Adams: An American Love Story
Judith St. George
For the student curious about the voices behind the American Revolution, this biography uses real letters to show how a
Ages 10–14
History of U.S., A
Joy Hakim
For the student who finds textbooks dry, this narrative series brings American history to life through gripping storytel
Ages 10–17
Nina Soni #1
Former Best Friend
Kashmira Sheth
For the child navigating the ups and downs of a big friendship fallout and trying to manage life through creative, funny
Ages 7–10
American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The
Jennifer Armstrong
For the curious child who finds history textbooks boring, this collection uses vibrant human stories to make America's p
Ages 8–12
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