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Asian Heritage Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Asian Heritage Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about asian heritage recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,144 books

Cover of The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue

Jihad uses a magical sketchbook to bring her late mother's stories of Syria to life through vibrant murals that begin ap

Cover of Bat 6

Virginia Euwer Wolff

An annual softball game in post-WWII Oregon becomes the flashpoint for a community's hidden prejudices when two newcomer

Cover of Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Sarah uses anime and cosplay to process her anger and find her voice while facing racist bullying in this moving graphic

Cover of Whichwood

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Tahereh Mafi

For the child who feels weighed down by heavy responsibilities or is navigating the gray isolation of loneliness and gri

Ages 9–12

Cover of My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life

My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life

Foster kid Elle is suddenly whisked away to a life of luxury in Tokyo after discovering her father is a hotel mogul, but

Cover of Vietnam

Take a closer look at the geography, government, and rich cultural traditions that define the history and the people of

Cover of Snow

Ela falls into a hidden, frozen kingdom where an imprisoned princess is desperate to undo a wish that went terribly wron

Cover of Here to Stay

After a cruel photo-shopped image goes viral, basketball star Bijan Majidi must face his school and the painful reality

Cover of Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before

Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before

For the teen navigating the complex weight of a parent's terminal illness while trying to find their own voice and first

Cover of Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights

Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai shares her powerful journey of bravery and her fight for every girl's right to go to school.

Cover of The Sun Is Also a Star

The Sun Is Also a Star

With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine

Cover of The War to Save the Worlds

Amira & Hamza #1

The War to Save the Worlds

Amira and Hamza tumble into a parallel world of Islamic folklore where they must stop evil forces from seizing Earth.

Cover of The Emperor's Ring

The Emperor's Ring

For the curious child who loves uncovering hidden secrets and wonders about the world's history, this classic mystery sp

Cover of Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings

Yuvashri Harish

Thulasi accidentally summons a horde of storybook monsters and a vengeful author on Halloween, leaving her until midnigh

Cover of Where Is the Taj Mahal?

Where Is the Taj Mahal?

Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

Rising from the city of Agra in white marble, this ivory mausoleum holds a rich history of architectural mastery and anc

Cover of The Last Mapmaker

The Last Mapmaker

Christina Soontornvat

Sai hides her humble roots while working for a master mapmaker, but a high-seas expedition to a land of dragons forces h

Cover of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh

Princess Sophia Duleep Singh

Princess Sophia Duleep Singh trades her royal life for the front lines of the suffragette movement in this high-stakes t

Cover of Nura and the Immortal Palace

James Patterson Presents

Nura and the Immortal Palace

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a young mica miner honors her struggle while whi

Cover of Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon

Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon

Dhan Gopal Mukerji

Born in India and trained by a young master, a courageous pigeon named Gay-Neck must overcome his paralyzing fear of haw

Cover of Vanya and the Wild Hunt

Vanya and the Wild Hunt

A neurodivergent girl enters a mysterious school in a world where Indian mythology and British folklore collide with mag

Cover of Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

For the teenager navigating systemic unfairness or seeking stories of triumph against the odds. A young man reflects on

Cover of The Blue Lotus

The Adventures of Tintin #5

For children ready to explore world history and the importance of questioning stereotypes, this classic adventure follow

Cover of The Pearl of Tiger Bay

The Pearl of Tiger Bay

For the child discovering that their family history is full of magic, or the young activist looking to protect the natur

Cover of Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

For the child finding their place in a neighborhood, this heartwarming mystery celebrates the small ways we connect and

Asian Heritage for Other Ages

Asian Heritage Books for Ages 0–3(219)