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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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9–12
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Tillie the Terrible Swede
Sue Stauffacher
For the child who needs to see that 'girls don't do 그' is a rule worth breaking. Tillie's journey proves that with grit
Ages 4–8
Mamá and the Alien / Mamá la extraterrestre
René Colato Laínez
For the child curious about their family's roots or confused by complex words, this story gently clears up a misundersta
Ages 4–8
Papa's Mark
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or exploring the importance of civic participation, this story celebrates the
Ages 6–10
Gumiho #1
Wicked Fox
Kat Cho
For the teen exploring how their heritage and hidden identity shape their choices, especially when a single act of kindn
Ages 12–18
Mixed: A Colorful Story
Arree Chung
For the child noticing differences in their community or questioning why certain groups stay apart. A vibrant story abou
Ages 4–8
Monkey Business
Shirley Climo
For the curious child who loves both animal facts and magical stories, this collection bridges the gap between scientifi
Ages 8–12
El reino del revés
María Elena Walsh
For the child who loves imagining silly possibilities, these classic rhymes invite them into a world where everything is
Ages 3–10
Johnny Kaw
Devin Scillian
For the child who loves larger-than-life adventures and imagining how the world around them was built by giants and hero
Ages 4–8
How the Ladies Stopped the Wind
Bruce McMillan
For the child who loves finding clever solutions to big problems, this folk-style tale shows how community effort can tr
Ages 4–8
Carina Felina: A Cuban Retelling of a Favorite Folktale
Carmen Agra Deedy
For the child who struggles with sharing or knowing when they have had enough. This vibrant tale uses humor to show how
Ages 4–8
Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf
Nancy Churnin
For the child who needs to see how quiet strength and steady focus can change the world even when things feel unfair.
Ages 5–9
The Rich Man and the Parrot
Suzan Nadimi
For the child learning that cleverness and spirit are more valuable than gold. This classic Persian tale explores the tr
Ages 5–10
Basho #1
Basho and the Fox
Tim Myers
For the child who focuses on getting things 'right' rather than feeling the moment. This story helps perfectionists find
Ages 5–9
Desert Diary: Japanese American Kids Behind Barbed Wire
Michael O. Tunnell
For the child learning about injustice and history, this book uses a real girl's diary to explore the daily reality of J
Ages 9–12
The Secret of the Village Fool
Rebecca Upjohn
For the child learning that true heroes are often the people others overlook, this story explores the quiet courage requ
Ages 8–12
Animal Friends: A Global Celebration of Children and Animals
Maya Ajmera, John D. Ivanko
For the curious toddler discovering the world's big variety, this board book shows how children everywhere love and care
Ages 0–3
The Pesky Bird
Marianne Markarian
For the child feeling the weight of growing up and the pressure to trade their favorite play for 'proper' behavior.
Ages 7–12
Saints and Misfits
S. K. Ali
For the teenager grappling with betrayal and the weight of silence after a violation of trust within their community.
Ages 14–18
Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math
Jeannine Atkins
For the teen who loves patterns and logic, these lyrical portraits show how real women used math to fight for justice an
Ages 10–16
Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament
Anne Renaud
For the child who needs to see how frustration can be transformed into creativity. This playful tale shows how a picky e
Ages 4–8
The Rhino in Right Field
Stacy DeKeyser
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to carve out their own path, this 1948 tale blen
Ages 8–12
Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown, The
Andrew Yang
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations. Two friends navigate the pressure of college admissions and family
Ages 12–18
Disney Mulan
Before the Sword
Grace Lin
For the child who feels like they are standing in a sibling's shadow, this magical quest explores finding your own uniqu
Ages 8–12
Operation Pangolin: Saving the World's Only Scaled Mammal
Suzi Eszterhas
For the child who feels a deep sense of justice for animals and wants to understand how real-life heroes protect the wor
Ages 7–10
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