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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+
Homesick: My Own Story
Jean Fritz
Growing up in 1920s China, young Jean Fritz navigates the ache of belonging to two places at once before her family is f
Ages 9–13
Luck of the Titanic
Stacey Lee
Barred from entry to America, Valora Luck sneaks onto the Titanic to find her brother and audition for a circus, unaware
Ages 12–18
Momo Arashima #1
Steals the Sword of the Wind
Misa Sugiura
Momo’s ordinary life ends when a talking fox reveals she is the daughter of a Shinto goddess and must protect the gatewa
Ages 8–12
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375 books
When Oceans Rise
Robin Alvarez
Malaya strikes a bargain with a sea witch to escape an abusive curse, only to find herself trapped in a timeline where m
Ages 14–18
When a Brown Girl Flees
Aamna Qureshi
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and seeking a path to healing after a painful rupture wi
Ages 14–18
Keeper of the Night
Kimberly Willis Holt
Isabel Moreno navigates the heavy weight of her mother’s death while immersing herself in the rich cultural traditions a
Ages 12–17
Dogtag Summer
Elizabeth Partridge
A dusty box of Vietnam War mementos sparks a summer of discovery for Tracy as she uncovers her own history as a child of
Ages 10–14
Hindi Varnamala Picture Book
Sachin Sachdeva
Perfect for families wanting to share their Hindi heritage or beginners of any age, this hand-painted book makes learnin
Ages 2–8
Naturalist's Apprentice
Nature Art With Chiura Obata
Michael Elsohn Ross
See the world through the eyes of Chiura Obata, an artist who captured the beauty of Yosemite and the harsh reality of W
Ages 8–12
The Blossom and the Firefly
Sherri L. Smith
For the reader grappling with heavy questions of duty, sacrifice, and finding beauty when the future feels uncertain or
Ages 12–18
Sita: The Divine Journey from Earth to Earth
Dhiraj Navlakhe
From her miraculous discovery in a golden casket to her trials in the forest, follow the resilient spirit of Sita in thi
Ages 12–18
Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic
Ginnie Lo
What starts as a family picnic centered around soybeans found growing in Illinois blossoms into a beloved annual traditi
Ages 5–9
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon #1
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Grace Lin
Inspired by Chinese folklore, this Newbery Honor book follows a young girl's epic quest to change her family's fortune.
Ages 8–12
Pandava Quintet #5
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
Roshani Chokshi
With their celestial weapons gone, Aru and her sisters must face rock concerts and fearsome trials to stop the Sleeper f
Ages 8–12
The Master Puppeteer
Katherine Paterson
In the hungry streets of eighteenth-century Osaka, a thirteen-year-old boy searches for a way to survive within the trad
Ages 10–14
How Do You Live?
Genzaburō Yoshino
For the teen grappling with how to be a good person in an unfair world, this Japanese classic offers a gentle, philosoph
Ages 12–18
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
Ed Young
Three sisters must use their wits to stay safe when a hungry wolf arrives at their door disguised as their grandmother i
Ages 4–8
Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
Elizabeth Foreman Lewis
A young man leaves the countryside for the bustling city of Chungking in the 1920s, finding adventure and a new life as
Ages 10–14
Our Neighborhood #1
Excited for Eid
Marzieh Abbas
For the child preparing for their first big holiday celebration or wanting to share their family's special traditions wi
Ages 4–8
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children curious about how one person can face conflict with peace. This biography introduces the life and teachings
Ages 5–10
Theodore's Adventures
Theodore's Japanese Adventure
Ashlee Harding, Trent Harding
For the child whose imagination is sparked by maps and far-off lands. This gentle introduction to Japan nurtures a sense
Ages 3–8
Ranger's Apprentice #10
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
John Flanagan
A kingdom hangs in the balance when an emperor is overthrown, forcing Horace and his companions into a battle far from h
Ages 10–14
Stories of Islamic Faith
The Sword of Jannah
Farhan Malik
Husayn ibn Ali stands as a legendary leader of paradise, remembered for his unwavering integrity and his historic role i
Ages 8–14
John Davidson's Early Readers #4
Marcus and the Camel
John Davidson
For the child who wonders what lies beyond the horizon, this biography introduces the legendary Silk Road and the thrill
Ages 7–10
