Italian American Heritage Books for Kids

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Peppe the lamplighter

By Bartone, Elisa.

This Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a touching snapshot of ...

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A picnic in October

By Bunting, Eve, 1928-

Tony thinks it's dumb to go all the way to Liberty Island for a birt...

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Strega Nona : an old tale

By DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anth...

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Lucy fights the flames : a Triangle Shir...

By Gilbert, Julie, 1976- author.

In 1911, fourteen-year-old Lucy Morelli lives with her parents, olde...

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Penny from heaven

By Holm, Jennifer L.

It's1953 and 11-year-old Penny dreams of a summer of butter pecan ic...

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Bartali's bicycle : the true story of Gi...

By Hoyt, Megan, author.

This 2021 National Jewish Book Award finalist by author Megan Hoyt...

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Who was Frank Sinatra?

By Labrecque, Ellen, author.

Learn about the showstopping life of one of the most famous entertai...

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The truth about triangles

By Leali, Michael, author.

2025 American Library Association Rainbow Round Table Rainbow Book A...

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Pizza! : a slice of history

By Pizzoli, Greg, author, illustrator.

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious and ...

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All the way to America : the story of a ...

By Yaccarino, Dan.

"This immigration story is universal." -- School Library Journal , S...