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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+
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
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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
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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
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
Peach Heaven
Yangsook Choi
A powerful storm brings a surprising wonder to a South Korean village as hundreds of peaches rain down from the sky.
Ages 4–8
The Kite Rider
Geraldine McCaughrean
In 13th-century China, a young boy supports his mother by becoming a kite rider in a circus, eventually soaring all the
Ages 10–14
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence
Niki defies discrimination and strict expectations to master the art of Japanese cuisine and become a world-renowned che
Ages 4–8
Take What You Can Carry
Kevin C. Pyle
For the reader exploring how the past shapes the present, this story connects a boy in a WWII internment camp with a mod
Ages 10–14
Dumplings for Lili
Melissa Iwai
Grandmothers all over the building are making dumplings, but everyone is missing an ingredient! Lili dashes from door to
Ages 4–8
Spilled Water
Sally Grindley
Eleven-year-old Lu Si-yan fights to maintain her hope and resilience after being sold into domestic service and forced t
Ages 10–14
