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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Mooncakes
Loretta Seto
A night of lanterns and tea comes alive as a young girl listens to her parents tell ancient legends of the woman and the
Ages 4–8
Pandava Quintet #4
Aru Shah and the City of Gold
Roshani Chokshi
Aru Shah must pass the trials of the city of gold to win the weapons needed to stop a demon army, all while questioning
Ages 8–12
Sari-Sari Summers
Lynnor Bontigao
After a heat wave leaves her grandmother's shop empty, Nora uses ripe mangoes and a sweet idea to bring the community ba
Ages 3–7
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Himawari House
Harmony Becker
Three teenagers from different backgrounds share a roof in Japan, finding joy, friendship, and plenty of quirks as they
Ages 14–18
Children of Atlantis #2
Tsavn & The Golden Warrior Drum Dance
Graciella I. Caroponis
For the child who wants to feel connected to their roots while going on a high-stakes adventure. A young Hmong boy finds
Ages 8–12
Kokeshi
Kokeshi: Kimonos
Annelore Parot
Flaps and die-cut pages reveal the intricate patterns of kimonos and the traditional hairstyles of Japanese Kokeshi doll
Ages 3–7
A New Year's Reunion
Yu Li-Qiong
Maomao cherishes every moment of sticky rice balls and dragon dances during the one special week each year her father re
Ages 3–8
Peek! A Thai Hide-and-seek
Minfong Ho
A rhythmic game of hide-and-seek unfolds in the Thai countryside as a father and daughter search for each other among th
Ages 2–5
This is Just a Test
Madelyn Rosenberg, Wendy Wan-Long Shang
David Da-Wei Horowitz is stuck in the middle of a latke cook-off between his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers while tryin
Ages 8–12
Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding
Lenore Look
Experience the vibrant traditions of a Chinese wedding through the eyes of a young girl learning about the customs and c
Ages 4–8
Ready-to-Read: Holidays
Dragon Dance
Joan Holub
Introduce your preschooler to the vibrant traditions of Lunar New Year through interactive flaps and joyful rhymes that
Ages 2–5
Coolies
Yin
Two brothers travel to the United States to face the immense challenge of building the transcontinental railroad in sear
Ages 6–11
Bound
Donna Jo Napoli
In ancient China, Xing Xing dreams of a life beyond servitude and her stepmother’s greed while finding solace in poetry
Ages 12–18
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Christina Soontornvat
For the child exploring where they fit in a big, busy world. This collection of stories captures the quiet bravery found
Ages 8–12
My Grandmother's House
Kyungnyun K. Richards
For the child preparing to visit a faraway relative or wondering about their family roots in a different land.
Ages 4–8
Mommy's Hometown
Hope Lim
For the child curious about where their parents grew up and how to process the bittersweet changes that happen to a plac
Ages 3–7
The Jade Dragon
Carolyn Marsden, Virginia Shin-Mui Loh
Second-grader Ginny navigates the bridge between her Chinese heritage and American life through a new friendship and sha
Ages 6–9
An Illustrated History of Japan
Dugald Steer
For the young explorer eager to learn about world cultures. This visually rich guide introduces children to Japan's fasc
Ages 8–12
Girl Giant #1
Girl Giant and the Monkey King
Van Hoang
Thom is freakishly strong and hates it. To be normal, she makes a dangerous deal with a trickster god to trade her power
Ages 10–14
Grandfather Gandhi
Arun Gandhi, Bethany Hegedus
Young Arun struggles with a hot temper while visiting his famous grandfather, searching for a way to transform his inner
Ages 4–9
Family Style Memories of an American from Vietnam
Thien Pham
Watermelon, fish, and strawberries carry the weight of memory in this graphic memoir about a boy's journey from Vietnam
Ages 12–18
Yoko #2
Yoko's Paper Cranes
Rosemary Wells
Yoko misses her grandmother in Japan, so she carefully folds paper cranes and sends them across the ocean to California
Ages 4–8
Born Confused #1
Born Confused
Tanuja Desai Hidier
Seventeen-year-old Dimple struggles to find her place between two cultures while her best friend tries to claim her heri
Ages 14–18
Holidays
Chinese New Year
Sharon Katz Cooper
For the curious student who wants to know why we celebrate with red envelopes, dragon dances, and delicious food during
Ages 5–8
