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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+
Night Market Rescue
Charlotte Cheng
Gogo the stray dog wanders through a vibrant Taipei night market, following the smell of treats until he finds a lost gi
Ages 3–7
Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy
Ellin Greene
A stolen wedding jacket is torn to pieces in this lyrical Chinese legend, showing how beauty can be reborn as the vibran
Ages 5–9
We the People
Angel Island
Alice K. Flanagan
Facing interrogation and long detentions, thousands of immigrants arriving from Asia share their experiences at the Cali
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
375 books
The Only Thing to Fear #2
Live in Infamy
Caroline Tung Richmond
Eighty years after the Axis powers won the war with super soldiers, a new generation risks everything to reclaim the hop
Ages 12–18
Lowji Discovers America
Candace Fleming
Nine-year-old Lowji moves from India to a small American town and tries to find his place while hoping his new home has
Ages 8–12
Folk Tales from Around the World
The Unhappy Stonecutter
Charlotte Guillain
A simple stonecutter learns a powerful lesson about gratitude and the hidden value of his own life in this traditional J
Ages 5–7
Luka's Quilt
Georgia Guback
Luka and her grandmother both love the traditional Hawaiian quilt they are making together, but they cannot agree on whi
Ages 4–8
Mixed Signals
Sara Amini
Sara struggles to prove she deserves independence while stuck between her own after-school dreams and the constant press
Ages 8–12
Way of the Warrior #1
The Way of the Warrior
Andrew Matthews
Driven by a vow to avenge his parents, Jimmu trains to become a lethal Samurai and infiltrates the personal guard of his
Ages 10–14
Pahua Moua #1
Pahua and the Soul Stealer
Lori M. Lee
Pahua has only three days to journey through the spirit world and reclaim her brother’s soul in this adventure steeped i
Ages 8–12
Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
Kate Waters, Madeline Slovenz-Low
Ernie Wan gets ready for his very first lion dance in Chinatown as his family and community prepare for a vibrant Chines
Ages 4–8
Gai See: What You Can See in Chinatown
Roseanne Thong
Step into the middle of a bustling Saturday market where the air is filled with the rhythmic rhymes of shoppers and the
Ages 4–8
Tigers, Frogs, and Rice Cakes, A Book of Korean Proverbs
Daniel D. Holt
For children exploring their Korean heritage or families wanting to share timeless wisdom, these twenty proverbs use ani
Ages 5–10
Throwback
Maurene Goo
Samantha is thrown thirty years into the past, giving her a chance to fix her family’s broken relationships and understa
Ages 12–18
Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella (Ntsuag Nos: Ib Tug Cinderella Hmoob)
Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Tzexa Cherta Lee
Ntsuag Nos must overcome her stepmother's cruelty in this Hmong retelling of Cinderella, aided by a pair of special sand
Ages 6–10
Bullying of Sikh American Children
Karanveer Singh Pannu
For the student facing discrimination or the educator seeking to understand the Sikh American experience through a brave
Ages 12–18
Where's Joon?
Julie Kim
For children exploring their heritage or those who love a magical quest, this graphic novel blends Korean folklore with
Ages 5–9
Tea with Milk
Allen Say
May returns to prewar Japan expecting a matchmaker to choose her future, but she decides to forge her own path by findin
Ages 6–10
Anzu #2
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
Mai K. Nguyen
A Japanese American girl escapes the pain of school bullies when she is pulled into the Shinto underworld to save the sp
Ages 8–12
La leyenda de la cometa (The Kite's Legend)
Chen Jiang Hong
When Dong-Dong loses his kite, his grandfather tells him an ancient legend of two lovers who used their wits to outsmart
Ages 5–9
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
Joanna Ho
This powerful free-verse anthem honors the endurance and creativity of Asian Americans who shaped the continent despite
Ages 4–8
One, Two, Three, Go!
Huy Voun Lee
Chinese characters come to life through woodcut-style illustrations that reveal the meanings, pronunciations, and visual
Ages 4–8
Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Twenty-nine writers share stories of family, angst, and love, exploring what it means to grow up Filipino both at home a
Ages 12–18
Bringing in the New Year
Grace Lin
Dumplings, new clothes, and poem-hanging fill the air as a Chinese American family readies their home for the joyful Lun
Ages 3–7
