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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+
Under the Blood-Red Sun
Graham Salisbury
Life in 1941 Hawaii changes forever for thirteen-year-old Tomi as he faces the harsh reality of prejudice after the bomb
Ages 10–14
Allison
Allen Say
For the child who notices they look different from their parents and is beginning to ask questions about their heritage
Ages 4–8
The Yang Family #1
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear
Lensey Namioka
Young Yang struggles to find his voice in a family of talented musicians when he realizes his true passion is baseball r
Ages 8–12
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392 books
Zenta and Matsuzo #2
White Serpent Castle
Lensey Namioka
Two masterless samurai arrive at a castle shaped like a serpent to solve a mystery involving a legendary ghost and a web
Ages 10–14
The Samurai Trilogy #1
The Samurai's Tale
Erik Christian Haugaard
Orphaned in 16th-century Japan, young Taro rises through the ranks of a great warlord's army to reclaim his honor as a s
Ages 10–14
Buddha
Demi
The Golden-Winged King of Illumination serves as a powerful guardian deity, protecting the Pure Land and Mount Sumeru fr
Ages 6–10
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party: A Novel
Ying Chang Compestine
Nine-year-old Ling witnesses her world fracture during the Cultural Revolution as her doctor parents face imprisonment a
Ages 10–14
The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin
For the family discussing how greed can strain our most precious relationships and the importance of honoring our promis
Ages 6–12
Chinese Tale Series
Kua Fu Races with the Sun
Jiannan Feng
Enter a world of magical beings and ancient wonders through these traditional Chinese myths, where legendary figures per
Ages 4–10
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
Supriya Kelkar
Fleeing a forced marriage in 1857 India, Meera finds work in a British household and realizes she must fight for true in
Ages 8–12
The Big Wave
Pearl S. Buck
For the child coping with sudden loss or a community-wide tragedy. This classic tale helps children process grief and fi
Ages 8–12
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
For the child who loves to create and feels they don't quite fit the mold. Discover how one chef blended his two culture
Ages 5–10
Women of Power
Climate Champions: 15 Women Fighting for Your Future
Rachel Sarah
For children discovering their own power to change the world and looking for relatable role models who balance family, f
Ages 10–15
Kami and the Yaks
Andrea Stenn Stryer
High in the Himalayas, a young deaf Sherpa boy braves a fierce hailstorm and uses his keen eyes to find a missing yak tr
Ages 4–8
Escape From Saigon: How a Vietnamese War Orphan Became an American Boy
Andrea Warren
Long, an orphan born in Saigon, journeys from the final days of the Vietnam War to a new life in Ohio in this true story
Ages 9–13
Adèle & Simon #3
Lost and Found: Adèle & Simon in China
Barbara McClintock
For the child who always seems to leave a trail of toys behind. This seek-and-find journey turns a brother's forgetfulne
Ages 4–8
Unsettled
Reem Faruqi
For the child navigating the complex emotions of moving to a new country and finding the courage to dive into new beginn
Ages 8–12
Dream, Annie, Dream
Waka T. Brown
For the child who has ever felt like they were being overlooked or unfairly judged, Annie's journey through the 1980s th
Ages 8–12
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker
For the child who wants to see their skin and spirit celebrated: a vibrant affirmation of the limitless potential and di
Ages 3–7
Rescue Squad No. 9 #2
Rescue Squad No. 9
Mike Austin
For the child curious about history and justice, this account explores the courage of a national hero who stood up for h
Ages 8–12
People Who Hugged the Trees, The
Deborah Lee Rose
For the child who loves the outdoors or wonders if one person can make a difference. This story shows how courage and co
Ages 5–9
Sagwa #1
The Chinese Siamese Cat
Amy Tan
A mischievous kitten rewrites a foolish magistrate's unfair laws in this vibrant tale of how a small act of rebellion ca
Ages 4–9
Sylvia & Aki
Winifred Conkling
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this story explores two real girls' experiences with school segrega
Ages 9–12
Roar!
Margaret Mayo
For the child who needs a boost of courage to find their own roar, this South Asian-inspired story helps little ones emb
Ages 4–8
