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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+
American Panda
Gloria Chao
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family expectations while trying to find their own voice and follow thei
Ages 14–18
Finding Junie Kim
Ellen Oh
Deeply felt and unforgettable, this story addresses the weight of racism and grief while showing how empathy can help he
Ages 8–12
The Best Winds
Laura E. Williams
For the child who struggles with frustration when things don't work the first time, this story shows the beauty of slowi
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Katha Chest, The
Radhiah Chowdhury
For the child exploring their cultural identity and seeking a deeper connection with distant family through the stories
Ages 4–9
You Bring the Distant Near
Mitali Perkins
For the teenager navigating the complex pull between their family's immigrant roots and their own modern identity across
Ages 12–18
Popo's Lucky Chinese New Year
Virginia Loh-Hagan
Popo is visiting from China, bringing authentic traditions and special customs to help her granddaughter celebrate a luc
Ages 4–8
Shadow of the Dragon
Sherry Garland
Danny and Sang Le navigate the sharp contrasts of life in Houston as one boy embraces American culture while the other s
Ages 12–17
Hundred Years of Happiness
Thanhha Lai
For children navigating a grandparent's memory loss, this lyrical story uses the magic of a shared garden to bridge the
Ages 4–8
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Follow Ryan Leong through San Francisco as his family prepares for a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration in this colorf
Ages 7–11
The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
Paula Yoo
Wong Liu Tsong broke barriers to become the first Chinese American film star, building an international legacy that stre
Ages 8–12
Unhappy Camper
Lily LaMotte
Michelle is miserable about being sent to heritage camp with her sister until the trip leads to surprising discoveries a
Ages 8–12
My Freedom Trip
Frances Park, Ginger Park
Soo must find the courage to cross the border during the Korean War, clinging to her mother's final words as she journey
Ages 6–10
Graphic Science Biographies #4
Avicenna and the Book of Medicine
Jordi Bayarri
Journey through the Islamic Golden Age with Avicenna, the brilliant physician who traveled across lands to compile the w
Ages 8–12
Mr. Muffins #7
Mr. Muffins and the Himalayan Journey
Harriet Winslow
An adventurous orange cat travels to the Himalayas to meet wise monks and learn the value of a quiet heart amidst the ma
Ages 6–8
Marshmallow & Jordan
Alina Chau
Jordan thinks her days as an athlete are over after a car accident, until a magical baby elephant helps her find a brand
Ages 8–12
Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
This true story follows a mountain climber who dedicates his life to building schools and fostering peace in remote vill
Ages 9–13
Anh's Anger #2
Steps and Stones
Gail Silver
For the child who struggles with big bursts of frustration when things don't go their way, especially during play with f
Ages 4–8
First but Forgotten
The Untold Story of Larry Itliong, Labor Rights Hero
Cristina Oxtra
The famous Delano Grape Strike actually began with Larry Itliong, a Filipino organizer whose tireless work changed the h
Ages 7–10
Home in a Lunchbox
Cherry Mo
For the child feeling out of place in a new environment, this moving story shows how the flavors of home can provide com
Ages 4–8
The Traveling Photographer #1
An Elephant in the Backyard
Richard Sobol
Vivid photographs show exactly what it is like to live, eat, and play alongside a domesticated elephant in a small villa
Ages 6–10
Taj Mahal
Caroline Arnold, Madeleine Comora
A 16th-century prince honors his late wife by building one of the world's most beautiful wonders in this lushly illustra
Ages 8–12
Fatima's Great Outdoors
Ambreen Tariq
A family camping trip offers Fatima a chance to leave behind the struggles of her new school and discover her own streng
Ages 4–8
The Warlord's Series #2
The Warlord's Beads
Virginia Walton Pilegard
A young boy in ancient China uses beads and a branch to help his father count treasures, leading to the clever invention
Ages 5–9
Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India
Jessica Souhami
For children ready to explore heroes and legends, this vibrant retelling of the Ramayana introduces timeless themes of b
Ages 4–8
