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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.

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““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

Tosh love his grandma's homemade tea cookies, which created by his great great great great grandma Ida when slaves are not allowed to have sweet treats. Tosh keeps the heritage of making tea cookies.

#Cookie #Love #Family #Heritage #Slavery #Freedom #SweetTreat #Intergeneration #AfricanAmerican
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