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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.

1,146 books

Cover of Nine Days

Danger lurks in the streets of Hong Kong as Ti-Anna and Ethan launch a desperate search for her missing father.

Cover of Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story

Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story

Follow a young dancer’s real-life journey from his home in Iowa all the way to the bright lights of Broadway to star in

Cover of Flying Lessons & Other Stories

We Need Diverse Books

Flying Lessons & Other Stories

Ten distinct stories follow different young people as they learn the power of embracing their unique identities and the

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Cover of Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky

Remy Lai

Baking his father's cake recipes provides a sweet connection to the past for Jingwen as he struggles to learn English an

Ages 8–12

Cover of Bubonic Panic

Trace the history of the bubonic plague through archival photos and accounts of how this global threat impacted society

Cover of The Elephant Doctor of India

The Elephant Doctor of India

Travel alongside Dr. Kushal Konwar Sarma, a dedicated veterinarian who has spent his entire life in India treating and p

Cover of Growing Up Muslim

Growing Up Muslim

Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Personal stories explain the teachings of the Qur'an and Ramadan while highlighting the shared traditions between Islam,

Cover of Noteworthy

Rejected from the school musical because of her deep voice, Jordan Sun goes undercover to land a spot in an all-male a c

Cover of The Girl From Everywhere

The Girl From Everywhere #1

The Girl From Everywhere

Nix sails a time-traveling ship toward 1868 Honolulu, where her father’s quest to save his lost wife might accidentally

Cover of The Island of Monsters

Spirit Hunters #2

The Island of Monsters

Harper must rely on a strange new power she never knew she had to save her younger brother Michael after he begins actin

Cover of Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Travel from Africa to Asia through a vibrant collection of traditional folk tales and fascinating biological facts about

Cover of Essays by Elementary School Students

Okayamakko: The 60th Anniversary Collection #1

Essays by Elementary School Students

Okayama Teachers' Union, Editorial Board of Okayamakko

For the child curious about life on the other side of the world, these honest essays by Japanese students reveal the sha

Cover of BTS: A Little Golden Book Biography

Little Golden Book Biography

BTS: A Little Golden Book Biography

For the music lover who dreams of the big stage, this biography explores how seven boys from South Korea became the worl

Cover of Aranya Kand

Ramayana: A Story of Courage and Devotion #3

For the reader seeking to understand their roots or explore how a hero maintains their integrity when life is turned ups

Cover of Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: Coming of Age

Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma #2

Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: Coming of Age

For the child navigating a grandparent's memory loss, this superhero adventure provides a heartfelt way to process the c

Cover of Master Eli and the Island of Miracles

Master Eli and the Island of Miracles

Rajith Thiyambarawatta

For the child who yearns for wonder and wants to believe that courage can unlock the world's hidden mysteries through a

Cover of Quest for the True Dragon

City of Dragons #3

Quest for the True Dragon

For the child finding their place in a group or navigating big responsibilities. This high-stakes adventure emphasizes t

Cover of Samira's Worst Best Summer

Samira's Worst Best Summer

For the child who feels like their family traditions are at odds with their social life, or who is struggling to connect

Cover of Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism

Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism

Anna Michelle Wang, Jenessa Joffe, Kristina Wong, Theodore Chao

For the young person who wants to help their community but isn't sure how to start, this guide makes social justice feel

Cover of Asian American Women in Science

Asian American Women in Science

For the child who dreams of being a scientist or needs to see that their background is a superpower in the world of disc

Cover of Escaping the Tiger

Escaping the Tiger

For the child grappling with the meaning of home or waiting for a difficult transition to end, this story offers a windo

Cover of What Is Asian-Black Solidarity?

Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander

What Is Asian-Black Solidarity?

Virginia Loh-Hagan

For the middle-grade student curious about social justice: discover the powerful history and ongoing impact of Asian and

Cover of Frankie Lu’s Summer of No Regrets

Frankie Lu’s Summer of No Regrets

For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of a final summer before middle school and learning to embrace chang

Cover of Ambedkar: India’s Crusader for Human Rights

Campfire Graphic Novels

Ambedkar: India’s Crusader for Human Rights

For the young reader asking why some people are treated unfairly, this graphic novel explores the courage needed to chal

Asian Heritage for Other Ages

Asian Heritage Books for Ages 0–3(219)