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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+
How to Wear a Sari
Darshana Khiani
Tired of being told she is too small, a determined girl decides to master the art of draping a long, silky sari to show
Ages 4–7
Tree of Cranes
Allen Say
For the child curious about different ways to celebrate, this quiet story explores how family memories and heritage can
Ages 4–8
The Stonehart Siblings #2
The Railway Flower
Lisa Tasca Oatway
The Stonehart siblings must use every ounce of their wit to rescue an injured girl while traversing the dangerous wilder
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Growing Up Asian: Teens Write about Asian-American Identity
Youth Communication
For the teenager navigating the space between two worlds, these personal essays from Asian-American peers offer a mirror
Ages 12–18
Amal Unbound
Aisha Saeed
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how courage and a love for learning can li
Ages 10–14
The Long Season of Rain
Helen Kim
Tensions simmer in a Korean military family when an orphaned boy arrives, forcing young Junehee to watch her parents cla
Ages 10–14
Cora Cooks Pancit
Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
Cora finally gets her chance to step up from the small jobs and help her mother cook a traditional Filipino noodle dish
Ages 4–8
The Eastland Disaster #1
A Girl Divided
Ellen Lindseth
As the Japanese army approaches her home in 1942, Eugenia must flee across the mountains of China with an American pilot
Ages 14–18
Queen of the Tiles
Hanna Alkaf
Najwa returns to the competitive Scrabble circuit to heal, but a series of cryptic Instagram posts from her late best fr
Ages 13–18
Dim Sum for Everyone!
Grace Lin
Steam rises from small plates as a family gathers in Chinatown to share a delicious variety of buns, dumplings, and cake
Ages 3–7
Big Bath House, The
Kyo Maclear
A young girl joins her grandmother at a Japanese communal bath, where women of all ages and shapes gather for a joyful,
Ages 3–7
Yoko #4
Yoko Writes Her Name
Rosemary Wells
Excitement for the first day of school turns to hurt when classmates tease Yoko about her Japanese calligraphy, but she
Ages 4–8
Spicy Spicy Hot!
Lenny Wen
For the child who wants to feel grown up at the dinner table and share in their family's traditions even when it is a li
Ages 4–8
Rosewater and Soda Bread
Marsha Mehran
Three Iranian sisters running a cozy Irish cafe find their lives upended when a mysterious woman with a dark secret wash
Ages 14–18
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani
For the child who finds magic in morning routines and wants to celebrate the beautiful traditions that connect them to t
Ages 4–8
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
Russell Freedman
The poems etched into detention cell walls reveal the hidden history of one million Asian immigrants who passed through
Ages 10–14
Rebel Girls Chapter Books #4
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Nancy Ohlin, Rebel Girls
Though small and teased for being weak, Junko is determined to reach the summit and eventually becomes the first woman t
Ages 6–9
Yasuke The Black Samurai
Kofi Johnson
A legendary traveler from a distant land uses his immense strength and loyalty to become a respected samurai under a pow
Ages 6–11
Eighteen Vats of Water
Ji-li Jiang
Young Xian practices calligraphy until his water vats run dry, balancing his father's legendary legacy with the drive to
Ages 5–10
Darius the Great #1
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Adib Khorram
For the teen who feels like an outsider in their own family or culture, this tender story explores clinical depression a
Ages 12–18
Astrid and Apollo #4
The Happy New Year
V. T. Bidania
For children who might feel overwhelmed in big crowds or during major events, this gentle story navigates the mix of exc
Ages 6–8
Leila in Saffron
Rukhsanna Guidroz
Leila finds the beauty in her own skin and her family's traditions while surrounded by the vibrant colors and scents of
Ages 4–8
My Dadima Wears a Sari
Kashmira Sheth
Grandmother shares the art of the sari with her two granddaughters, showing them how the beautiful fabric connects them
Ages 4–8
According To Dhruv
Sangeetha Narayan
For the child curious about their heritage, this introduction to Marathi literature celebrates the vibrant language and
Ages 8–12
