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Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage
Asian Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,175 books about asian heritage
0–3 yrs
205 books
4–7 yrs
860 books
8–11 yrs
672 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(658)
Young Adult
(118)
Picture Books
(65)
Graphic Novels
(61)
Middle Grade
(35)
Early Readers
(20)
Poetry
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
375 books
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
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
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
Landed
Milly Lee
A young boy leaves his village in China and endures a tense wait at Angel Island, hoping to pass the interrogations and
Ages 7–12
Learn Vietnamese
Mot Hai Baaa
Windy Pham
For families looking to connect with their Vietnamese roots while building early math skills through playful rhymes and
Ages 0–5
Sadako
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Eleanor Coerr
Gravely ill after the bombing of Hiroshima, a brave young runner attempts to fold one thousand paper cranes in hopes tha
Ages 8–12
Red Envelope Mystery: The Secret of the Chinese New Year
Zhang Lee
Red envelopes hold more than just money as young heroes follow a trail of clues through dragon dances and lantern festiv
Ages 6–10
Nora & Kettle
Lauren Nicolle Taylor
In 1953, a Japanese American orphan and a lawyer's daughter find hope and healing as they struggle to survive systemic i
Ages 14–18
Picture Bride
Yoshiko Uchida
Armed with only a photograph, Hana arrives in 1917 San Francisco to meet a husband she has never seen before the turmoil
Ages 12–18
A Scarf For Keiko
Ann Malaspina
When his friend Keiko is sent to an internment camp, Sam must decide if he has the courage to show his support despite t
Ages 6–10
Lani's Adoption Day
Susan Coryell
Lani celebrates her adoption day in Hawaii while seeking reassurance that her birth mother in Japan still remembers her
Ages 4–8
My First Persian (Farsi) Book
Ashleigh Hayling, Little Verba
For families looking to bridge cultural gaps and introduce Persian (Farsi) through everyday words, clear phonetics, and
Ages 0–6
So Far from the Sea
Eve Bunting
For the child learning about difficult family history, this story explores how we remember the past and honor those we h
Ages 6–10
