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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+
The Fire Horse Girl
Kay Honeyman
For the teen navigating a world of rigid expectations, follow a defiant girl's journey from 1920s China to the harsh rea
Ages 12–18
A Group of One
Rachna Gilmore
For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between their family's heritage and their own modern identity while facing subtle
Ages 12–16
Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
Ed Young
Vibrant myths and magical beings populate this collection of legends exploring the diverse regional and cultural traditi
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
375 books
The Ballad of Mulan
Song Nan Zhang
A devoted daughter disguises herself as a soldier to protect her father, rising through the ranks to lead an army in thi
Ages 5–10
Three Names of Me
Mary Cummings
For children processing their adoption story or exploring the different parts of their identity through the meaningful n
Ages 5–9
My Strange Shrinking Parents
Zeno Sworder
Woodblock-inspired art illustrates a moving story of immigrant parents who literally give of themselves to provide a fut
Ages 5–10
We Belong
Cookie Hiponia Everman
For the child who feels caught between two worlds or wants to understand how their family's history and myths shape thei
Ages 8–12
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling
Maribel and her mother spend a full year in America experiencing new seasons and holidays while they wait for her father
Ages 4–8
Mai's Áo Dài
Thai Nguyen
For the child exploring their cultural identity and connecting with family history through the beauty of traditional clo
Ages 4–9
The Ruan #1
Daughter of the Flames
Zoë Marriott
A warrior priestess trained in martial arts discovers she is the heir to a throne, forcing her to choose between her dut
Ages 12–17
Our Canadian Girl: Emily #2
Building Bridges
Julie Lawson
Meeting her friend's daughter sparks a new bond for Emily, but balancing this connection with her old best friend requir
Ages 8–12
Great Wall of China, The
Leonard Everett Fisher
For the child curious about how the world's most massive structures were built and the ancient leaders who envisioned th
Ages 7–11
The Breadwinner #1
The Breadwinner
Deborah Ellis
When her father is taken by the Taliban, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to navigate Kabul and sa
Ages 10–14
Baby Professor: Children's History
The Start and End of the Korean War
Baby Professor
For the student curious about world history, this accessible guide introduces the reasons behind the division of Korea a
Ages 8–12
Homegrown House
Janet S. Wong
For the child who feels unsettled by frequent moves and longs for a place where they can truly take root and grow.
Ages 4–8
Today and Today
Kobayashi Issa
For the child who finds magic in a ladybug or a falling leaf, this collection of 18th-century Japanese haiku explores th
Ages 4–8
How It All Blew Up
Arvin Ahmadi
For the teenager navigating the intersection of faith, family, and identity while finding the courage to live authentica
Ages 14–18
Blue Sky for All
Rumni Saha
For the adventurous child who loves exploring local legends and uncovering secrets hidden in the snowy mountains.
Ages 9–14
Drawing Deena
Hena Khan
For the creative child navigating physical signs of anxiety and the weight of family financial stress while finding thei
Ages 8–12
It's Okay to Feel My Feelings
Bibi Khan
For the child or student feeling the heavy weight of academic pressure and the need to fit into a rigid system. Helps re
Ages 12–18
Dragonkeeper #2
Garden of the Purple Dragon
Carole Wilkinson
Ping must find the inner strength to protect a baby purple dragon named Kai after they are captured by imperial guards a
Ages 10–14
Heart of a Samurai #1
Heart of a Samurai
Margi Preus
After a terrifying shipwreck, young Manjiro is rescued by an American whaler and becomes the first Japanese person to se
Ages 10–14
Sold
Patricia McCormick
Lakshmi journeys from the mountains of Nepal to a city in India, only to find herself trapped in a nightmare where her o
Ages 14–18
Age 16
Rosena Fung
For the teenager or parent navigating the complex mirrors of body image and the heavy weight of family expectations acro
Ages 12–18
