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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+
Nothing But the Truth (and a Few White Lies)
Justina Chen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to bridge the gap between their cultural heri
Ages 12–17
Mountain Girl River Girl
Ting-xing Ye
Two girls leave rural China for the big city, chasing dreams that soon turn into nightmares. Their bond becomes their on
Ages 12–17
Eyes That... #2
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Joanna Ho
A young boy learns to see the power in his own gaze, finding a connection to the stars and the visionary men in his fami
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
375 books
A Book of Concepts #2
Red Is a Dragon
Roseanne Thong
For the preschooler beginning to explore their world: discover a vibrant rainbow of colors through the lens of Chinese-A
Ages 2–5
Tokyo Ever After #1
Tokyo Ever After
Emiko Jean
Izzy’s life changes forever when she discovers her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, whisking her from California to
Ages 12–18
That's Not My Name!
Anoosha Syed
For the child who feels invisible when others mispronounce their name. This empowering story helps young readers find th
Ages 4–8
Remembering Manzanar: Life in a Japanese Relocation Camp
Michael L. Cooper
Stark photographs and historical accounts reveal the daily lives of 120,000 Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated at
Ages 9–12
The Ghost Letters #2
The Phantom Isles
Stephen Alter
For the child who feels a deep connection to the wild and wonders what secrets are hidden in the mountains, this story s
Ages 10–14
Romina's Rangoli
Malathi Michelle Iyengar
Romina combines Indian Rangoli art with Mexican papel picado to create a beautiful masterpiece that celebrates both side
Ages 5–9
Hokusai: The Man Who Painted a Mountain
Deborah Kogan Ray
Follow the life of the Japanese artist who spent decades observing nature to create the world-famous Great Wave and view
Ages 7–12
Alone Like Me
Rebecca Evans
For the child feeling small in a big new place, this tender story follows Liling as she navigates the loneliness of movi
Ages 4–8
Golden Girl
Reem Faruqi
Aafiyah loves her family and tennis, but she has a secret habit of taking pretty things that don't belong to her—just as
Ages 8–12
When the Circus Came to Town
Laurence Yep
Scars from smallpox have made Ursula hide from the world, until a traveling circus and a blizzard bring a new sense of c
Ages 8–12
Farewell to Manzanar
James Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston shares the powerful true story of her childhood years spent inside a Japanese American incarcer
Ages 11–18
Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers the World
Ann Bowler
For the child who marvels at massive ships and epic journeys, this book reveals the awe-inspiring true history of China'
Ages 7–12
From the Tops of the Trees
Kao Kalia Yang
The members of K-pop group Huntrix live double lives as demon hunters, battling a rival boy band that hides a hellish se
Ages 4–9
The White Elephant
Sid Fleischman
For the child learning to stand up for what is right, even when facing those in power. A witty tale about a boy protecti
Ages 7–10
The Samurai Trilogy #2
The Boy and the Samurai
Erik Christian Haugaard
Amidst the chaos of 16th-century civil war, an orphaned boy risks everything to help a samurai rescue his wife and find
Ages 10–14
Yoon #3
Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Helen Recorvits
Yoon hopes a special jade bracelet from her grandmother will provide the connection she needs to make a new friend and f
Ages 5–9
Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life
Chan Hon Goh
Follow Chan Hon Goh’s journey from Beijing to Canada as she faces rigorous training and cultural shifts to become a worl
Ages 8–12
Fake Dates and Mooncakes
Sher Lee
Dylan is fighting to save his family's takeout shop through a high-stakes baking contest while falling for Theo and heal
Ages 13–18
The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps
Stephen Krensky
Ten-year-old Winnie befriends a young boy in a 1867 mining town and witnesses the immense labor of Chinese workers build
Ages 7–10
This is Our Constitution
Khizr Khan
For the child curious about how a single speech can change history. Discover the power of words and the fight for freedo
Ages 8–12
Old Man Mad About Drawing: A Tale of Hokusai, The
Francois Place
Follow the life of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai, the Japanese artist whose obsession with drawing captured the powe
Ages 8–12
