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Books for Celebrating Heritage
6,610 books
0–3 yrs
853 books
4–7 yrs
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8–11 yrs
1627 books
12–18 yrs
398 books
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Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
Martin W. Sandler
For the child fascinated by how things are built, this immersive history explores the grit and teamwork required to achi
Ages 10–14
Enchantment of the World
France
Don Nardo
For the curious middle grader preparing for a trip or a school report, this visual guide explores the vibrant landscape,
Ages 9–14
The Islamic Way
How To Deal With Fear The Islamic Way
Seven Sabeels Press
Help young children navigate nighttime fears and everyday worries by introducing spiritual tools like prayer and relianc
Ages 3–8
Basketball Superstars #1
Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar
Matt Doeden
For the child who loves sports but feels like an underdog, this high-interest biography shows how hard work and persiste
Ages 7–10
Stories from Chelm
The Demons' Mistake
Francine Prose
A group of mischievous demons from Chelm stow away in a crate bound for New York, hoping to find streets paved with gold
Ages 5–9
Strong Like Me
Kelechi Okafor
For the child who loves to move but feels self-conscious about being 'too much,' this story celebrates physical power an
Ages 3–7
Long was the Winter Road They Traveled: A Tale of the Nativity
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who finds magic in quiet moments, this lyrical poem captures the awe and perseverance of the travelers see
Ages 4–8
The Bucket List Guide
The Bucket List Guide to Food
Blake A. Hoena
For the adventurous eater or the child hesitant to try new things, this guide transforms global cuisine into an exciting
Ages 7–11
Remember My Story: A Girl, a Holocaust Survivor, and a Friendship That Made History
Claire Sarnowski
For the child who wants to make a difference in the world, this memoir shows how a young girl and her friend turned hist
Ages 8–13
Brotherhood of the Conch #1
The Conch Bearer
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Twelve-year-old Anand leaves his life in India behind to carry a magical conch on a dangerous quest into the snowy peaks
Ages 8–12
My Father Is Taller Than a Tree
Joseph Bruchac
Celebrate the powerful and varied bonds between fathers and sons with this rhythmic collection of shared moments, from o
Ages 3–7
Glory Be
Augusta Scattergood
Twelve-year-old Glory watches her Mississippi town fracture during the Freedom Summer of 1964 when leaders close the pub
Ages 8–12
Madelia
Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Madelia longs to be home painting with her new watercolors, but she discovers a surprising source of inspiration while l
Ages 4–8
Hector and Mando #1
Crazy Weekend
Gary Soto
Hector and Mandos weekend takes a wild turn when a photo they snapped of a robbery ends up in the paper, putting two clu
Ages 8–12
The Met #1
5000 Years of Awesome Objects
Aaron Rosen, Susie Hodge, Susie Brooks, Mary Richards
You'll see everything from ancient Egyptian amulets and suits of armor to modern baseball cards in this visual tour of t
Ages 7–12
The Endless Sea
Chi Thai
For the child grappling with the concept of leaving home or facing a vast, uncertain journey. A poetic look at the coura
Ages 4–8
A South African Night
Rachel Isadora
While the people of Johannesburg sleep, the animals of Kruger National Park begin their day in this look at the parallel
Ages 4–8
Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War
Benson Bobrick
For the student curious about how a group of colonies became a nation, this narrative history brings the struggles and t
Ages 9–14
Albert Pujols: Baseball Superstar
Joanne Mattern
For the child who loves sports and needs an inspiring example of how hard work can turn a childhood dream into a profess
Ages 6–9
Jemmy Button
Alix Barzelay
Jemmy is taken from his remote island home to be educated in the bustling city of London before making the long journey
Ages 5–9
My Exciting Europe
Ben Lerwill
Take a whirlwind tour of every European country to find licorice festivals in Denmark, smoking volcanoes in Italy, and t
Ages 7–12
Ladder to the Moon
Maya Soetoro-Ng
For the child longing to connect with a family member they never met, this lyrical journey offers a bridge of healing, e
Ages 4–8
Events That Changed Your World
American Women Gain the Right to Vote
Marcia Amidon Lusted
For the child curious about how change happens, this book uses real photographs to show the grit and teamwork it took fo
Ages 9–12
My Lost Freedom
George Takei
Four-year-old George and his family are forced from their home into a World War II incarceration camp, where they must f
Ages 6–9
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