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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+
Seed of Compassion, The: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
For the child learning how to be a kind friend and neighbor. This gentle memoir shares how small acts of empathy can gro
Ages 4–8
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar
For the child who needs to see their own reflection in the beauty of the world, this lyrical hike celebrates every radia
Ages 4–8
Same, Same but Different
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Two boys living on opposite sides of the world share letters and drawings that prove their lives are filled with the sam
Ages 4–8
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Place Where Sunflowers Grow, A
Amy Lee-Tai
For children processing big life changes or unfair situations, this story shows how art and nature can help us find hope
Ages 6–10
Enemy Child
Andrea Warren
For the child grappling with the meaning of fairness and belonging when the world feels upside down. A moving look at ci
Ages 10–14
Confucius: The Golden Rule
Russell Freedman
For the child curious about how to treat others with kindness and integrity. This biography introduces the foundational
Ages 7–11
A Place at the Table
Laura Shovan, Saadia Faruqi
Sixth graders Sara and Elizabeth bond over a South Asian cooking class as they attempt to create a winning cross-cultura
Ages 8–12
Science of the Past
Science in Ancient China
George Beshore
Ancient Chinese innovators changed the world forever by developing essential tools like the compass, rockets, water whee
Ages 8–12
A Suitcase Full
Maryam Kia
Young Kimia and her parents flee Iran, embarking on a global journey that challenges their sense of identity and the mea
Ages 5–9
Orca Origins
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Rina Singh
For the child curious about how families around the world celebrate, this guide explores the deep-rooted traditions and
Ages 6–9
Sona and the Golden Beasts
Rajani LaRocca
Thirteen-year-old Sona Kalpani embarks on a vivid journey to uncover the hidden truths about her identity and the magica
Ages 8–12
Drop of Venom, A
Sajni Patel
For the teen navigating the aftermath of trauma who needs to see that their scars and their anger can be transformed int
Ages 14–18
Outlaws of Moonshadow Marsh #1
Sign of the Qin
L.G. Bass
For the teen navigating the weight of a monumental destiny and the struggle to find their own path while honoring their
Ages 12–17
The Best at It
Maulik Pancholy
A young Indian American boy navigates the pressures of middle school and his own identity while learning what it truly m
Ages 8–12
Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min
Santi and Suwa find themselves drawn together by music, anime, and a mysterious shared past that resurfaces just as they
Ages 14–18
Fighting for Honor: Japanese Americans and World War II
Michael L. Cooper
For the child grappling with questions of fairness and belonging, this history explores the courage of Japanese American
Ages 10–14
The Warlord's Series #1
The Warlord's Puzzle
Virginia Walton Pilegard
When a beautiful blue tile shatters into seven pieces, an ancient Chinese warlord holds a grand contest to see who can p
Ages 5–10
Dear Miss Breed: The True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and the Librarian Who Made a Difference
Joanne Oppenheim
When her young patrons were sent to internment camps in 1942, librarian Clara Breed fought to keep their spirits alive t
Ages 10–18
A Girl Like That
Tanaz Bhathena
Trapped by school rumors and strict family expectations in Jeddah, Zarin searches for a way to escape her life before it
Ages 14–18
Salma #1
Salma the Syrian Chef
Danny Ramadan
A Syrian novelist shares a world of immigration, identity, and the search for belonging in this story centered on home a
Ages 4–8
The Magic Horse of Han Gan
Chen Jiang Hong
For the child who wonders if their drawings have a life of their own, this stunning tale explores how passion and art ca
Ages 5–10
Mr. Goo Goes Food Tripping
Famous Food and Delicacies in Asia
Baby Professor
Vibrant street foods and legendary delicacies await in this colorful journey through the markets and kitchens of Asia.
Ages 3–8
Fish for Jimmy
written and illustrated by Katie Yamasaki
When his family is forced into an incarceration camp during WWII, a young boy's brother risks everything to bring him th
Ages 6–10
The Funny Little Woman
Arlene Mosel
A giggling woman in medieval Japan follows a rolling dumpling into a cave, where she must use her wits and her cooking s
Ages 4–8
