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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+
Little Chanakya
Rinkel Sharma
For the middle grade student curious about their family's history or how governments work, this guide uses a wise person
Ages 9–13
The Lost Garden
Laurence Yep
Author Laurence Yep looks back at his California upbringing and his journey to find a sense of belonging within two diff
Ages 10–14
DK Life Stories
Gandhi
Diane Bailey
For the child curious about how one person can change the world without using force. Explore how peace and determination
Ages 8–12
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375 books
Music for Alice
Allen Say
From the hardships of a World War II internment camp to years of labor on a flower farm, Alice Sumida finally finds the
Ages 6–12
Brown Girl Ghosted
Mintie Das
Sixteen-year-old Violet must survive high school mean girls and a murder investigation while an immortal ghost pushes he
Ages 12–18
Born Different
Amit Ghose
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their physical differences or unique background. This story celebrat
Ages 8–12
One Grain of Rice
Demi
A clever village girl uses the power of doubling numbers to outwit a selfish raja and turn a single grain of rice into a
Ages 6–10
Stone Soup
Jon J. Muth
For children learning the value of community, this Zen retelling shows how opening our hearts and sharing what we have m
Ages 4–8
Crossing the Farak River
Michelle Aung Thin
Hasina and her brother must fend for themselves and stay brave after being separated from their parents during a crisis
Ages 10–14
Anahita's Woven Riddle
Meghan Nuttall Sayres
Anahita defies tradition in twentieth-century Iran by challenging her suitors to solve a complex riddle she has woven in
Ages 11–15
Ganesha Goes Green
Lakshmi Thamizhmani
Prema and her friends protect their local river by inventing a clever, earth-friendly way to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi
Ages 4–9
The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
Demi
After being judged for his messy clothes, Nasrettin Hoca decides to feed his fancy new coat at a dinner party in this wi
Ages 4–8
Boxers & Saints #1
Boxers
Gene Luen Yang
Boxers and Saints are two companion graphic novel volumes written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang, and colored by Lark
Ages 12–18
When the Moon Was Ours
Anna-Marie McLemore
Miel grows roses from her wrists and Sam hides a secret past; together they face the prying eyes of sisters who will sto
Ages 14–18
Eli and the Uncles
Jehan Madhani
For the child who thrives in a lively home but needs a gentle routine to wind down after a houseful of guests.
Ages 4–8
Boys without Names
Kashmira Sheth
Trapped in a windowless sweatshop far from home, Gopal discovers that sharing stories is the only way to keep hope alive
Ages 9–13
Friendship Dolls #2
Dolls of Hope
Shirley Parenteau
Chiyo must protect a precious American Friendship Doll from a jealous classmate while helping craft a gift of peace betw
Ages 8–12
Tessa Miyata #2
Tessa Miyata Is So Unlucky
Julie Abe
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations or the feeling of being 'the unlucky one' while discovering t
Ages 8–12
The Return of Ravana #1
Pyre of Queens
David Hair
For the teenager navigating a complex world who needs to see that the strength of ancestors and the power of ancient wis
Ages 11–16
Feluda Mysteries #1
Murder by the Sea
Subhadra Sen Gupta, Satyajit Ray
A quiet seaside vacation in Puri turns into a high-stakes investigation when detective Feluda finds a mysterious body on
Ages 9–14
Enlighten Me
Minh Lê
For the child struggling to manage a quick temper or feeling misunderstood after standing up for themselves, this story
Ages 8–12
The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale
Yumi Heo
Two disobedient green frogs always do the opposite of what they are told, leading to a rainy-day mystery in this bright
Ages 4–8
Ramayana for Children
The Girl Who Chose
Devdutt Pattanaik
For the child learning that growing up means making their own choices, this retelling of the Ramayana explores the power
Ages 8–12
Ash #2
Huntress
Malinda Lo
Two seventeen-year-old girls embark on an unprecedented trek to the city of the Fairy Queen to heal a broken world and r
Ages 14–18
