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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
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8–11 yrs
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12–18 yrs
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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
My Basmati Bat Mitzvah
Paula J. Freedman
For the child navigating a multicultural identity, this story explores the beauty and complexity of belonging to two vib
Ages 10–14
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
F. Zia
For the child who loves their grandparent's tall tales. This story celebrates the bond between a boy and his grandfather
Ages 4–8
Thukpa for All
Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt
For the child learning how to build community, this story explores the power of hospitality and sensory awareness throug
Ages 4–8
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America
Margarita Longoria
For the teenager navigating the complex beauty of being Mexican-American, these stories and poems offer a mirror to thei
Ages 12–18
Katie Woo
Katie Woo Celebrates
Fran Manushkin
For the child curious about different traditions, follow Katie as she navigates the excitement and small mishaps of vari
Ages 5–7
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
Trina Rathgeber
For the child needing to find their inner strength, this gripping true story shows how traditional knowledge and quiet c
Ages 6–10
Come Back to Afghanistan: A California Teenager's Story
Said Hyder Akbar, Susan Burton
For the teenager navigating a dual identity who wants to understand the complex realities of global conflict and the wei
Ages 14–18
Opening the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book
Keila V. Dawson
For children asking why laws aren't always fair, this history reveals how one man's ingenuity protected families navigat
Ages 6–10
The Way Back
Gavriel Savit
For the young teen grappling with the finality of loss and seeking to understand the mysteries of what lies beyond this
Ages 12–17
Saints and Misfits #2
Misfit in Love
S.K. Ali
For the teenager navigating the messy intersection of family expectations, cultural identity, and the dizzying highs and
Ages 12–18
Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure
Naomi C. Rose
For children processing the worry of a loved one's illness, this story explores how cultural traditions and community su
Ages 5–9
Swing Sisters
Karen Deans
For the child who needs to see that passion and teamwork can break down barriers. This story celebrates a pioneering gro
Ages 6–10
Girl Named Rosita, A: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise
For the child who needs to see that their background is a superpower and that perseverance can break even the toughest b
Ages 4–8
Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement
Rick Bowers
For the teen uncovering the hidden layers of history, this investigation reveals the secret state-sponsored spy network
Ages 12–18
An Algonquian Year: The Year According to the Full Moon
Michael McCurdy
For the curious child who wonders how people lived in harmony with the land before modern technology: a quiet, stunning
Ages 7–11
The Day Madear Voted
Wade Hudson
For the child learning about the importance of standing up for what's right. Witness a mother's quiet courage as she cas
Ages 6–10
Time to Pray
Maha Addasi
For the child curious about their heritage or learning the rhythms of daily prayer through a loving intergenerational bo
Ages 5–9
A Party in Ramadan
Asma Mobin-Uddin
For the child navigating religious traditions while wanting to fit in with friends, this story explores the balance of f
Ages 5–9
Pilandok #1
Pilandok and the Crocodile
Victoria Anonuevo
For the child facing a challenge that feels too big to handle, this story shows how quick thinking and wit can overcome
Ages 6–10
Books and Bricks
Sindiwe Magona
For the child who wants to change their world, this story shows how a neighborhood can come together to build a brighter
Ages 5–9
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King III
For the child curious about the person behind the history books, this memoir reveals Dr. King not just as a leader, but
Ages 4–8
The Golden Cricket
Marilee Joy Mayfield
For the child learning how small acts of kindness toward nature can lead to unexpected wonders and a bigger view of the
Ages 4–8
A Visit to Grandad: An African ABC
Sade Fadipe
For the child curious about life in other parts of the world or preparing for a special trip to see family in a far-off
Ages 3–7
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