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2,259 books about asian heritage
0–3 yrs
211 books
4–7 yrs
894 books
8–11 yrs
694 books
12–18 yrs
392 books
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What a Desi Girl Wants
Sabina Khan
Returning to her father’s Indian palace for a royal wedding, Mehar must choose between exposing a social-climbing stepmo
Ages 13–18
Lunar New Year Love Story
Gene Luen Yang
Convinced her family is cursed to face eternal heartbreak, Val’s outlook shifts after a chance encounter with a pair of
Ages 12–18
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say
Delicate portraits follow a grandfather's journey between Japan and California, exploring the feeling of having a heart
Ages 4–10
We Are Not Free
Traci Chee
Fourteen-year-old Minoru Ito and his friends fight to maintain their bonds as mass incarcerations tear their Japanese-Am
Ages 12–18
A Knot Is Not a Tangle
Daniel Nayeri
A young boy learns to dye wool and knot threads alongside his grandmother. This lyrical story shows how the mistakes in
Ages 4–8
Frankly in Love
David Yoon
Frank Li enters a fake-dating pact to hide his white girlfriend from his traditional Korean parents, only to find himsel
Ages 14–18
Mama's Roti
Raakhee Mirchandani
A single round of flatbread connects families across continents, honoring the hands that harvest wheat and the community
Ages 4–8
Front Desk #6
Chef's Secret
Kelly Yang
Between professional cooking and his first real relationship, Jason tries to balance his secret stresses while proving h
Ages 8–12
Eyes That... #1
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Joanna Ho
Eyes that crinkle like crescent moons and glow like warm tea tell a beautiful story of family history and the strength f
Ages 4–8
This Woven Kingdom #4
Every Spiral of Fate
Tahereh Mafi
A magical wedding turns into a countdown to murder as Alizeh must outrun her enemies on dragon-back while wrestling with
Ages 14–18
I Dream of Popo
Livia Blackburne
A young girl moves from Taiwan to America, keeping her grandmother close through dreams, phone calls, and the love that
Ages 4–8
Two New Years
Richard Ho
For families looking to celebrate their multicultural roots or teach children how different traditions can share the sam
Ages 3–8
Many Things At Once
Veera Hiranandani
For children navigating the beautiful complexity of a mixed heritage, this story explores how family history helps us em
Ages 4–8
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon #4
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
Grace Lin
A stone lion guardian accidentally kicks a sacred sphere into the human world and must team up with a mysterious girl an
Ages 8–12
Love As Strong As Ginger
Lenore Look
Katie joins her grandmother for a long day at the crab cannery and learns that every meal GninGnin cooks is seasoned wit
Ages 4–9
Queens of India #2
Queen of Water
Devika Rangachari
Princess Kundavai must choose between her own desires and the survival of the Chola dynasty when an assassination attemp
Ages 13–18
The Tryout #1
The Tryout
Christina Soontornvat
Two best friends jump into the high-stakes world of middle school cheerleading tryouts, testing their courage and their
Ages 8–12
The Night Diary #2
Amil and the After
Veera Hiranandani
Amil uses sketches to process his grief and confusion as his family attempts to build a new life in 1948 India following
Ages 8–12
Flame in the Mist #2
Smoke in the Sun
Renée Ahdieh
Mariko infiltrates the imperial court as a pretend bride, weaving through a deadly web of lies and political schemes to
Ages 14–18
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Love in the Library
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
For children learning about difficult history, this moving true story shows how love, books, and human dignity can bloom
Ages 6–10
Pandava Quintet #2
Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Roshani Chokshi
Framed for stealing the god of love's bow, Aru Shah must battle through a dangerous serpent realm to find the thief befo
Ages 8–12
New Super-Man #1
New Super-Man: Made in China
Gene Luen Yang
Arrogant young Kong Kenan is chosen by the government to become China's own Superman, but his inexperience might be more
Ages 12–17
New Super-Man #2
New Super-Man: Coming to America
Gene Luen Yang
Kong Kenan has the powers of a Kryptonian but his abilities are failing, forcing the new Super-Man of China to seek anci
Ages 10–18
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