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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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Black Girl Survives in This One, The: Horror Stories
Desiree S. Evans, Saraciea J. Fennell
For the teenager who wants to see themselves as the hero who makes it to the end, even in the darkest, most chilling cir
Ages 14–18
Hereville #1
How Mirka Got Her Sword
Barry Deutsch
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own community or dreams of being a brave hero while navigating eve
Ages 8–12
The Thing About Luck
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child who feels like a string of bad luck is following them. This story explores how family bonds and hard work
Ages 10–14
Streetcar to Justice
Amy Hill Hearth
For the child who feels the sting of unfairness and wants to know how one person can spark a movement by standing up for
Ages 10–14
Sarai #4
Sarai in the Spotlight
Sarai Gonzalez, Monica Brown
For the child who loves the limelight but feels the pressure of performance, this story celebrates the joy of being your
Ages 7–10
Shabanu #3
The House of Djinn
Suzanne Fisher Staples
For the teenager grappling with how to honor family traditions while forging their own path in a rapidly changing world.
Ages 12–18
Scientists in the Field
Anthropologist: Scientist of the People
Mary Batten
For the child who wonders how different people live around the world. Discover how scientists join communities to learn
Ages 9–12
The Mangrove Tree
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
For the child who wonders how one person can change the world. See how a scientist and a community turned a coastal dese
Ages 6–11
Two at the Top: A Shared Dream of Everest
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child with big goals who needs to see how different paths and teamwork can lead to the top of the world.
Ages 4–8
Meet Miss Fancy
Irene Latham
For children processing the unfairness of being left out, this story offers a gentle path toward patience and creative p
Ages 4–8
One Child, One Seed
Kathryn Cave
For the child curious about how food grows and what life looks like in other parts of the world, this story nurtures pat
Ages 4–8
The Gum Chewing Rattler
Joe Hayes
For the child who loves silly 'what-if' stories and tall tales. A humorous way to explore the Southwest and the unexpect
Ages 5–10
We've Got a Job
Cynthia Levinson
For the young person looking to find their voice and realize that even children have the power to change the world throu
Ages 10–18
Warriors in the Crossfire
Nancy Bo Flood
For the young reader processing the complexities of conflicting loyalties and the heavy reality of living through histor
Ages 10–14
Nestor's Adventures
Nestor in Croatia, Gem of the Balkans
Margarida Teixeira
For the curious explorer eager to see the world. This gentle introduction to Croatia follows Nestor as he discovers the
Ages 3–7
Tua and the Elephant
R. P. Harris
For the child who feels a deep connection to animals and wants to stand up for what is right, even when it feels scary o
Ages 8–12
American Betiya
Anuradha D. Rajurkar
For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their first intense romance. This story explores the weig
Ages 14–18
Odette's Secrets
Maryann Macdonald
For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or exploring how faith and identity shape who we are during times of
Ages 8–12
Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child curious about their family roots or how history shaped our world: explore the gritty, real-life challenges
Ages 10–14
My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
Jane Medina
For the child who feels caught between two worlds, this bilingual collection of poems explores the courage it takes to n
Ages 8–12
Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Ji-Li Jiang
For the child grappling with the pressure to fit in when their family identity is questioned, this memoir explores the w
Ages 10–14
Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl
Dorothy Kupcha Leland
For the child who needs to see that they can handle big changes and tough challenges, even when the road ahead looks lon
Ages 8–12
A Porc In New York
Catherine Stock
For the child curious about big cities and the wider world. Join a sophisticated French pig as he explores the sights an
Ages 4–9
Borreguita and the Coyote
Verna Aardema
For the child who needs to know that being small doesn't mean being helpless. This clever lamb uses her wits and humor t
Ages 4–8
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