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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+
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
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392 books
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: Through the Eyes of a Sikh American High School Student
Unknown
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
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
The Nguyen Kids #1
Secret of the Jade Bangle, The (Nguyen Kids series)
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
Tuan
Eva Boholm-Olsson, Pham Van Don
After a dog bite leaves a young Vietnamese boy in danger, his family must navigate a world of scarce resources to find t
Ages 7–10
