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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+
Dragon's Tale, and Other Animal Fables of the Chinese Zodiac, The
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
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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
Sherry Thomas
For the teen exploring how to honor family traditions while forging their own identity through courage and skill.
Ages 12–18
The Vine Basket
Josanne La Valley
For the child who feels the weight of family responsibility and seeks a way to honor their heritage while following thei
Ages 9–12
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
Rainbow People, The
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
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
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
