The African Heritage Picture Book List
This book list was created by Readers Inspired to give teachers, families and picture book enthusiasts a comprehensive list of African heritage picture books! If you would like to add a title for inclusion in this booklist, please complete this form here.
West Africa: From cultural diversity to rich histories, these books showcase all things West Africa. Check out these stories from the West African countries of Nigeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Ghana, Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and more!
East Africa: Home to the gorgeous mountains of Kilimanjaro, the glorious Lake Victoria to the historic castles in Gondar. This list features books from the East African countries of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania and more!
North Africa: Explore the books with backdrops along the stunning Sahara Desert to the Atlas Mountains and the Nile River. This list features books from the North African countries of Algeria, Canary Islands, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and more!
Central Africa: Explore the books of the stunning countries of Central Africa. This list features books from the North African countries of Angola, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and more!
Southern Africa: Explore the books of the stunning countries of Southern Africa. This list features books from the Southern African countries of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and more!
Non-Country Specific: These books do not specify which African country they are set, or the characters are from.
Pan African: These books feature Pan African themes or topics covering multiple countries in Africa.
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