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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+
Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World
Paul Yee
Eight powerful tales weave together Chinese customs and the grit of immigrants building a new life in North America desp
Ages 10–14
Thao
Thao Lam
Starting school in a new country is hard enough, but Thao faces the extra challenge of a name that no one seems able to
Ages 4–8
I'm from Here Too
Kashmira Sheth
Thirteen-year-old Anoop turns to the core teachings of his Sikh faith to find courage and dignity when faced with bullyi
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
375 books
The Nguyen Kids #1
The Secret of the Jade Bangle
Linda Trinh
Anne receives a special jade bangle from her grandmother that helps her find her voice and a sense of belonging in a dif
Ages 6–9
Ating Kasaysayan
Ang Ating mga Ninuno
Rene O. Villanueva
Travel back in time to meet the ancestors of the Philippines and learn how they lived, worked, and built their society t
Ages 7–12
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
Adeline Yen Mah
Treated as an outcast by her family in 1940s China, Wu Mei struggles to find her own path and sense of worth in this poi
Ages 11–16
Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All
Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dane Liu
Thirty-six trailblazing leaders from AAPI communities, including astronauts and athletes, show what it means to overcome
Ages 4–8
The Story of Mah: A Hmong "Romeo and Juliet" Folktale
Rosalie Giacchino-Baker
For children processing the concept of tragic love or exploring Hmong heritage, this bilingual folktale offers a poignan
Ages 8–14
My Chinatown: One Year in Poems
Kam Mak
Through vibrant paintings and gentle poems, a young immigrant navigates the difficult first year of adjusting to a new h
Ages 4–8
Tiger Daughter
Rebecca Lim
Wen and her friend struggle against poverty and troubled homes in Australia, hoping a scholarship might be the key to a
Ages 11–15
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida
A young girl uses the traditional Japanese art of sashiko stitching to mend her clothes and quiet her mind after a diffi
Ages 4–8
Ten Oni Drummers
Matthew Gollub
Ten tiny Japanese oni grow large and powerful as they beat their drums on the sand to protect children by drumming away
Ages 3–7
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu
Dandan carries her favorite Lunar New Year traditions from China to America, wondering if her oldest friendship can surv
Ages 4–8
American Dragons: Twenty-five Asian American Voices
Laurence Yep
Twenty-five Asian American authors share their stories through poetry and prose, exploring the complex balance of family
Ages 12–18
You Are Here #1
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Ellen Oh, Grace Lin, Linda Sue Park, Minh Lê, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Anna Kim, Erin Entrada Kelly, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, Susan Tan
Twelve stories intertwine at an airport following an incident at security, following young travelers as they face bias a
Ages 8–12
Jose Rizal: Ang Martir ng Bagumbayan (Jose Rizal: The Martyr of Bagumbayan)
Mike Bigornia
Jose Rizal’s life unfolds through his peaceful fight for Philippine independence and the unwavering courage that made hi
Ages 7–12
When Can We Go Back to America?: Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
Susan H. Kamei
Eighty thousand American citizens were held in camps during WWII; their true stories are told here through first-person
Ages 12–18
Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart, The
Chesil
After being sent to school in the United States, a Korean girl born in Japan struggles to rebuild her life while facing
Ages 14–18
El Chino
Allen Say
Sepia tones explode into vibrant color as Arizona-born Billy Wong follows his passion across the ocean to become the ver
Ages 7–11
The Baby-Sitters Club #101
Claudia Kishi, Middle School Dropout
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels like their academic struggles define them. This story offers a safe space to explore the complex
Ages 8–12
Journey to Crystal Mountain #2
Journey to Crystal Mountain
Timothy McGowen
For the young adventurer fascinated by the world of Japanese anime and the powerful voices that bring heroes and villain
Ages 9–14
Book Uncle and Me
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start. Yasmin's journey shows how one small voice
Ages 7–10
Rabbit Ears: We All Have Tales
Peachboy
Eric Metaxas
Found floating in a giant peach by an elderly couple, Momotaro grows into a brave hero determined to save his village fr
Ages 4–8
The Other, Better Me
Antony John
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair and wanting to understand how to stand up
Ages 14–18
