
Family and Heritage
Dive into our curated collection of books that explore the multifaceted concept of family identity. These books illuminate the rich tapestry of values, traditions, cultures, and artifacts passed down through generations. They delve into how a family's ethnic, cultural, or national heritage becomes an integral part of an individual's identity, shaping their sense of self and place in the world. From ancestral stories to the daily practices that define a family's unique cultural footprint, these narratives offer insights into the powerful ways in which family heritage and identity are intertwined, celebrated, and preserved across generations.
““Knowing your generational story firms the ground upon which you stand. It makes your life, your struggles and triumphs, bigger than your lone existence. It connects you to a grand plotline.”
PreK-3
Show Way
Woodson, Jacqueline

Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation. She sewed secrets into quilt with unique patches that direct slaves to freedom. The special way of sewing is passed on to later generations.
#Slavery #Love #Family #Tradition #Activist #Freedom #Power #Heritage #History #AfricanAmerican
PreK-3
Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
Anna Harber Freeman

Maria Povika Martinez learns how to create pottery thanks to her aunt and embraces Native American traditions.
#NativeAmerican #Pottery #Creativity #Pueblo #Traditions #Family
PreK-3
On the Trapline
David A Robertson

A boy and his grandpa go a trip and his grandpa teaches him about their family heritage and traditions.
#IndigenousCulture #IndigenousTraditions #Travel #Family #Grandparent #Imagination #IntergenerationalConnection
PreK-3
Watercress
Andrea Wang

A young girl's parents take watercress growing at roadside as vegetable, which she is embarrased. Then her parents share stories of family in the past experiencing hunger and difficult times and their appreciation of food and everything. Then the girl becomes to understand.
#Heritage #China #Immigrant #Asian #Family #Memory #Embarrassment #Culture #Poverty #Hunger
K-2
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin

When the girl dream of bears, her grandparents tells her the power of dreams tell wisdom. Animals in dreams teach people to live good life. When her grandma falls into coma, she must learn how to say goodbye.
#Dream #Death #Love #Animal #Family #Farewell #Wisdom #Ancestor #Generation
K-3
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons
