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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
3416 books
8–11 yrs
1627 books
12–18 yrs
398 books
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Little Oh
Laura Krauss Melmed
For the child who fears being separated from their parents, this folklore-inspired tale offers comfort through a magical
Ages 4–8
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin
For the child questioning what it means to belong, this powerful true story follows a man who fought all the way to the
Ages 6–10
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
For the teen processing the heavy weight of systemic injustice, this lyrical novel explores the courage and psychologica
Ages 12–18
Books for a Better Earth
Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science
Dana Alison Levy
For the child who wonders if they have a place in the world of science, this book showcases diverse trailblazers tacklin
Ages 8–12
Half a Creature from the Sea
David Almond
For the young reader who senses magic in the everyday and wonders how their own family stories might be woven with threa
Ages 10–15
Words We Share, The
Jack Wong
For the child who helps their parents bridge two worlds. A tender look at a young girl who translates for her father as
Ages 4–8
Purple Mountain Majesties: The Story of Katherine Lee Bates andAmerica the Beautiful
Barbara Young
For the child curious about how a song is born and how the beauty of the world can inspire great art.
Ages 6–10
Come On In, America
Linda Barrett Osborne
For the student curious about how big global conflicts change life at home, this history explores how WWI reshaped right
Ages 10–14
Hidden
Loïc Dauvillier
For the child asking about difficult history or family secrets, this gentle graphic novel helps explain the Holocaust th
Ages 8–12
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
For the curious child who wonders why some things are rare and others are common, this lyrical history explores how a si
Ages 4–8
The Witch of Woodland
Laurel Snyder
For the child who feels a bit different and is searching for their own unique path to spirituality and a sense of belong
Ages 8–12
Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee
Marissa Moss
For the child who needs to see that no dream is too big, even when the world says otherwise. A stirring account of a tra
Ages 6–10
Black Bird, Blue Road
Sofiya Pasternack
For the child grappling with a sibling's serious illness, this mythic journey explores the lengths we go to for family a
Ages 8–12
Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain
Li Keng Wong
For the child curious about their heritage or the immigrant experience, this memoir explores the challenges and courage
Ages 8–12
Year of the Tiger
Alison Lloyd
For the child who thrives on high stakes and historical mysteries. This gripping Silk Road adventure explores what it me
Ages 9–12
Naming Maya
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child grappling with the sale of a family home or navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two different
Ages 9–12
Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
Sherri Winston
For the child finding their voice when rules feel unfair. A talented violinist navigates a new school and stands up agai
Ages 8–12
Not One Damsel in Distress
collected and told by Jane Yolen
For the child who needs to see that girls can be the heroes of their own stories, these global folktales celebrate cleve
Ages 8–12
Abiyoyo
Pete Seeger
For the child who feels like an outsider, this rhythmic tale shows how unique talents and a bit of creativity can turn f
Ages 4–8
Under the Cherry Blossom Tree
Allen Say
For the child learning that selfishness has consequences, this whimsical folktale explores how greed can literally sprou
Ages 4–8
California, the Magic Island
Doug Hansen
For the child with a vivid imagination who loves to explore maps, legends, and the magic hidden in real-world places.
Ages 5–10
Uncle Nacho's Hat / El Sombrero del Tío Nacho
Harriet Rohmer
For the child who struggles to let go of old habits or outgrown things. This humorous tale shows how a fresh perspective
Ages 4–8
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile
Karim Alrawi
For the child who wakes up feeling 'off' or sad without knowing why. Jehan's global journey helps little ones understand
Ages 4–8
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge
Erica Armstrong Dunbar
For the child grappling with the gap between history and justice, this biography explores the brave pursuit of autonomy
Ages 9–13
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