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Books for Celebrating Heritage
1,722 books
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It's Raining Laughter
Nikki Grimes
For the child who loves seeing their own world reflected in rhyme: a joyful collection of poems celebrating the beauty o
Ages 4–9
Stompin' at the Savoy
Bebe Moore Campbell
For the child feeling frozen by stage fright or the pressure to perform. This magical journey through history helps youn
Ages 5–9
Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Yuyi Morales
For the child who loves celebrations and curious collections, this vibrant tale turns the alphabet into a playful hunt f
Ages 4–8
Know Your Hairitage #2
Zion's Crown
Zenda M. Walker
For the child learning to embrace their natural hair. This rhythmic celebration of Black hairstyles fosters pride, confi
Ages 4–8
Michael J. Rosen's Animal Poems #1
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
For the child who asks big questions about where we came from and finds comfort in the silent, loyal presence of a pet.
Ages 5–9
Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child inspired by real-life heroes who stand for what is right. This biography celebrates the grit and integrity
Ages 8–12
Teach & Learn Basic Words for Children
My First Latvian Body Parts Picture Book
Margrieta S.
For the family looking to share their Latvian roots, this simple bilingual guide helps toddlers learn the names of their
Ages 0–4
The Rainbow Parade A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies
Shane Jordan, Rick Hendrix
For the child curious about why neighborhoods are blooming with rainbows, this book celebrates the joy of being yourself
Ages 4–8
Tracing the Anasazi
Houghton Mifflin
For the curious child who loves exploring the past: discover how an ancient civilization built incredible homes into cli
Ages 7–10
The Moon Rabbit: A Celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Eva Wong Nava
For children curious about the magic in the night sky and families looking to share their cultural heritage through time
Ages 4–8
Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest
Scott Warren
For the curious student fascinated by ancient ruins and desert mysteries, this book explores how archaeologists piece to
Ages 9–13
Mommy Time
Monique James-Duncan
For the child who misses their parent during the day, this rhythmic story celebrates the joyful reunion and special even
Ages 2–5
Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Doreen Rappaport
For the child who loves to ask 'how' and 'why,' this inspiring biography shows how lifelong curiosity and hard work can
Ages 6–9
Doesn't Fall Off His Horse
Virginia A. Stroud
For the child curious about their family's past, this story shows how sharing ancestral history builds pride, courage, a
Ages 5–9
Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
For the teen exploring the hidden histories of America, this book reveals how Black families navigated the dangers of th
Ages 12–18
Papa Put a Man on the Moon
Kristy Dempsey
For the child who wonders how they fit into big history, this story celebrates the unsung workers whose everyday skills
Ages 4–8
When I Left My Village
Maxine Rose Schur
For the child grappling with the meaning of home or the weight of sacrifice. This story follows a family's brave escape
Ages 8–12
Night of the Pumpkinheads
Michael J. Rosen
For the child who loves the spooky side of Halloween but prefers playful imagination over real scares, this book celebra
Ages 4–8
Danilo the Fruit Man
Amy Valens
For the child who enjoys wondering about the 'what-ifs' of nature. This gentle tale explores how finding something extra
Ages 5–9
Gita Will be a Dancer
Barbara Fischer, Eberhard Fischer
For the child who has found a new passion and wants to see the beauty of hard work. A lovely introduction to Indian cult
Ages 5–10
Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders
Sarah Prager
For the child who wants to change the world but isn't sure where to start. This introductory biography shows how kindnes
Ages 4–8
Island in the Sun
Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess
For children connecting with their Caribbean roots or those curious about the world, this lyrical journey celebrates isl
Ages 3–8
Masked Hero
Shan Woo Liu, Kaili Liu Gormley
For the child curious about why we wear masks or how inventions happen, this biography follows a doctor who used science
Ages 4–8
The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine
Katherine Marsh
For the child curious about their family's hidden past or trying to make sense of global upheaval through the lens of hi
Ages 10–14
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