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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+
Lord of the Cranes
Kerstin Chen
For the child learning that true character is found in how we treat those with the least. This ancient tale celebrates k
Ages 5–9
Girl Under a Red Moon
Da Chen
For the teen processing how political shifts affect personal safety and family loyalty, this memoir follows a sister's b
Ages 12–17
Asian Folktales for Children
David Conger
For children exploring their roots or those curious about the wider world, these timeless tales offer a cozy way to conn
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Illustrated Ramayana For Children
Shubha Vilas
Magical weapons and flying chariots fill this retelling of the Ramayana, following Lord Rama’s heroic quest and the ulti
Ages 7–12
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Ellen Oh
For children navigating the complexities of identity and wanting to see their own diverse experiences reflected in stori
Ages 8–12
A Garden in My Hands
Meera Sriram
For the child preparing for a family celebration or curious about cultural traditions, this book captures the sensory ma
Ages 4–8
Sushi Kitty
Maria Ashworth
In 17th-century Japan, a young girl challenges tradition to master the art of sushi, offering a new origin story for the
Ages 5–9
All Four Quarters of the Moon
Shirley Marr
For the child navigating a major move or feeling caught between two worlds, this story offers comfort through family tra
Ages 8–12
Holly-Mei #1
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
Christina Matula
Moving from Canada to Hong Kong is a major shift for twelve-year-old Holly-Mei as she tries to find her place within a n
Ages 8–12
Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day
Erica Kim
Vibrant cut-paper art brings the flavors of Korea to life through a catchy rhyming tale that tracks a week's worth of de
Ages 2–5
Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Monica Chang
Twelve animals line up for a high-stakes race to determine the names of the lunar calendar in this bilingual tale illust
Ages 4–8
Keeping Corner
Kashmira Sheth
In 1918 India, twelve-year-old Leela faces the strict traditions of being a child widow while encountering the revolutio
Ages 11–15
Lalani of the Distant Sea
Erin Entrada Kelly
For the child who feels small in a world of big expectations and needs to find the quiet strength within themselves to p
Ages 8–12
In a Village by the Sea
Muon Van
For children experiencing the quiet ache of missing a loved one, this lyrical story offers a soothing connection between
Ages 4–8
The Dragon's Tale, and Other Animal Fables of the Chinese Zodiac
Demi
A single mouse whisker was used to paint these twelve delicate animal fables, each revealing a moral lesson from the anc
Ages 5–10
The Boy from the Dragon Palace
Margaret Read MacDonald
For the child learning that true wealth comes from kindness rather than greed, this Japanese folktale explores how a sma
Ages 5–10
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Jeanette Winter
For the child exploring their cultural identity or learning how even the most rebellious spirit can find a meaningful pa
Ages 5–10
Swimming in the Monsoon Sea
Shyam Selvadurai
Amrith’s quiet summer in Sri Lanka is upended when a cousin arrives from Canada, sparking a whirlwind of first love and
Ages 12–17
One Half from the East
Nadia Hashimi
For the child navigating rigid expectations or questioning their place in the world. A young girl explores freedom and i
Ages 8–12
The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan
Sherry Thomas
For the teen exploring how to honor family traditions while forging their own identity through courage and skill.
Ages 12–18
The Lotus Seed
Sherry Garland
One small seed travels from a war-torn homeland to a new country, eventually blooming into a beautiful reminder of famil
Ages 6–10
Dia's Story Cloth
Dia Cha
An intricately embroidered Hmong story cloth serves as the canvas for a young girl's journey of immigration to a new hom
Ages 6–12
The Rainbow People
Laurence Yep
Passed down through generations, these twenty folktales offered comfort and a connection to cultural traditions for Chin
Ages 8–12
Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories
Hisaye Yamamoto
Tensions between generations and the quiet struggles of immigrant women come to life in these poignant stories of the Ja
Ages 14–18
