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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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Who Loves Personalized Books
Who Loves Princeton
Who Loves Mee Art
For the family looking to celebrate their local roots or prepare a little one for a visit to a historic university town
Ages 1–6
The Beautiful Butterfly A Folktale from Spain
Judy Sierra
A beautiful butterfly with a love for music loses her husband to a hungry fish, leading to a strange and funny encounter
Ages 4–8
Amazing Americans #2
Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II
Brynn Baker
For the child curious about secret codes and unsung heroes, this book highlights the vital role Navajo Marines played in
Ages 8–12
Make Good Trouble Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
For the teenager who wants to make a difference: this guide explores historical social justice movements to inspire the
Ages 12–18
Whose Body Parts #1
Whose Toes Are Those?
Jabari Asim
Little piggies come to life in this rhythmic game that invites children to count, wiggle, and play with their very own t
Ages 0–3
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #1
Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues
Jonah Winter
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the history of fairness, these profiles of Negro League legends c
Ages 7–11
Let's Look at Countries
Let's Look at Egypt
Mary Meinking
For the young explorer eager to discover the world beyond their backyard. This vibrant introduction brings the pyramids,
Ages 5–8
Petra Luna #1
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Alda P. Dobbs
For the child grappling with sudden change or family responsibility, Petra's journey through the Mexican Revolution offe
Ages 8–12
Max and Zoe #1
Celebrate Mother's Day
Shelley Swanson Sateren
For the curious student who wants to know why we give flowers to Mom, this clear guide explores the history and global t
Ages 5–8
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Sixth grade gets complicated when Lucy’s dreams of a private bedroom and basketball season are interrupted by Chinese sc
Ages 8–12
The Arrow Over the Door
Joseph Bruchac
For the child grappling with the idea of 'us versus them,' this gentle historical tale shows how peace is a courageous c
Ages 8–12
One Night A Story from the Desert
Cristina Kessler
For the child stepping into new responsibilities, this evocative story follows a boy's courageous night in the Sahara de
Ages 5–9
They Called Us Enemy
George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
George Takei shares his childhood experience of being forced into a Japanese American internment camp and the impact it
Ages 12–18
Hispanic Star
Bad Bunny
Claudia Romo Edelman, Ann Dávila Cardinal
For the child who loves music and wonders how a grocery store bagger became a global icon by staying true to his roots.
Ages 8–12
In My Mother's House
Ann Nolan Clark
A young Tewa boy shares the rhythmic beauty of his people’s communal spirit, from the work they do together to the homes
Ages 5–9
Taniya
Arupa Patangia Kalita
For the child who finds magic in the everyday. This gentle story follows young Taniya as she discovers the beauty of her
Ages 9–12
The Usborne Book of
Famous Women
Richard Dungworth, Philippa Wingate
For the child who needs to see that one person can change the world. These bite-sized stories of grit and genius inspire
Ages 7–10
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
The Meeting-pool: A Tale of Borneo
Mervyn Skipper
For the child curious about the balance between nature and human progress, these clever animal fables explore how a jung
Ages 8–12
Cheyenne Again
Eve Bunting
For children processing the pain of being forced to fit in or the struggle to hold onto their family heritage when every
Ages 6–10
The First Fleet
Alan Boardman
For the child curious about how early explorers lived. This factual account uses detailed illustrations to explain the g
Ages 7–11
Countries Around the World #1
Portugal
Charlotte Guillain
Sun-drenched coasts and deep history come alive in this look at the vibrant culture, geography, and enduring customs of
Ages 6–9
Penny from Heaven
Jennifer L. Holm
Penny wants a 1953 summer of baseball and ice cream, but family feuds and historical prejudices threaten to keep her wor
Ages 8–12
Seen and Unseen What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams's Photographs Reveal about the Japanese American Incarceration
Elizabeth Partridge
For the middle grade reader exploring how art and media can both hide and reveal the truth about history and systemic in
Ages 10–14
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