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Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,259 books about asian heritage
0–3 yrs
211 books
4–7 yrs
894 books
8–11 yrs
694 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Mixed Desis
Punita Khanna, Rahul Yates
For the child navigating a beautiful blend of cultures, this story celebrates the joy of belonging to more than one worl
Ages 3–8
Once in Vietnam
Tran Van Dien
For children connecting with their Vietnamese roots or learning the language, these traditional tales offer a bridge to
Ages 7–12
The Great Book of Asian American Heroes
Bill O'Neill
For the child curious about their cultural roots or looking for real-life role models. This collection celebrates the di
Ages 8–14
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392 books
Patron Saints of Nothing
Randy Ribay
For the teenager grappling with their cultural heritage and seeking the truth behind a family tragedy within a complex p
Ages 14–18
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating
Adiba Jaigirdar
Hani and Ishu are two girls from different backgrounds who decide to start a fake relationship to solve their own person
Ages 12–18
Little Sumo #1
Sumo Colors
Sanae Ishida
For the parent wanting to introduce colors through a unique cultural lens, these whimsical sumo wrestlers make learning
Ages 0–3
Ruby's Wish
Shirin Yim Bridges
In a time when most girls are kept at home, Ruby dares to dream of the same university education offered to her brothers
Ages 5–9
Shabanu #1
Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
Suzanne Fisher Staples
In the Cholistan Desert, eleven-year-old Shabanu faces a heartbreaking choice: honor an arranged marriage to bring her f
Ages 11–15
Yoko Kawashima #1
So Far from the Bamboo Grove
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
Eleven-year-old Yoko faces a harrowing journey across frozen landscapes as her family flees the dangers of World War II-
Ages 11–15
Monsoon Afternoon
Kashmira Sheth
A boy and his grandfather escape a busy house to sail toy boats and share memories during the beautiful rains of a monso
Ages 4–8
A Song for Cambodia
Michelle Lord
After surviving a Khmer Rouge work camp, young Arn Chorn-Pond finds that music is the only thing that provides comfort a
Ages 8–12
Walking the Dragon's Back
M M Eboch
Grace returns to China to help adopt her new sister, but a trip to the Great Wall turns into a dangerous struggle for su
Ages 8–12
Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun
Rhoda Blumberg
Follow the historic 1853 arrival of American ships in Japan, a moment that shattered centuries of isolation for a nation
Ages 10–14
Warlord's Fish, The
Virginia Walton Pilegard
Kidnapped and lost in a vast desert, a young apprentice uses a mysterious wooden fish to navigate his way back to safety
Ages 6–10
Stealing Buddha's Dinner
Bich Minh Nguyen
In 1980s Michigan, the glossy allure of Pringles and Kit Kats represents a young Vietnamese girl's deep hunger to fit in
Ages 12–18
View from Pagoda Hill
Michaela MacColl
For the child navigating life between two worlds or cultures. This historical story follows Neenah as she moves from Chi
Ages 8–12
Say My Name
Joanna Ho
Six children proudly share the traditions, ancestors, and deep cultural histories woven into the names their families ha
Ages 4–8
Bhagavad Gita for Children
Rishiraj Ramsawhook
Lord Krishna guides the brave warrior Arjuna through fear and confusion on the battlefield, offering timeless lessons on
Ages 5–12
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
A wealthy boy and a servant's son share an unbreakable bond in Afghanistan, facing a future shaped by family secrets, be
Ages 14–18
Kavisha and Krishna
Kavisha and Krishna Celebrate Diwali
KK Readings
For families looking to share the vibrant traditions of the Festival of Lights through the eyes of two siblings, emphasi
Ages 4–8
Maybe It's a Sign
E. L. Shen
For the child searching for a sense of connection after a loss, this story explores how to find comfort in heritage, hob
Ages 8–12
Pandava Quintet #1
Aru Shah and the End of Time: The Graphic Novel
Roshani Chokshi, Joe Caramagna
After accidentally freeing an ancient demon at the museum, Aru Shah must save her frozen family by finding the reincarna
Ages 8–12
Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg
Sherry Garland
For the child who asks "why" about everything in nature. This vibrant Vietnamese folktale explains how a group of ducks
Ages 4–8
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling
For the child who cherishes the sensory magic of summer and the bittersweet feeling of a beloved relative's visit coming
Ages 4–8
