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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+
Amazing Chinese Inventions #3
The Real Story of Stone Soup
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'grown-ups' through cleverness. Three brothers use wit and a little kitchen magi
Ages 4–8
Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Ji-Li Jiang
A star student in 1960s Shanghai sees her dreams shattered when her family's past leads to persecution during the Cultur
Ages 10–14
Words We Share, The
Jack Wong
For the child who helps their parents bridge two worlds. A tender look at a young girl who translates for her father as
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
375 books
The Weight of Our Sky
Hanna Alkaf
For the teenager navigating the weight of mental health struggles while facing a world fractured by racial conflict and
Ages 14–18
This Light Between Us
Andrew Fukuda
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the pain of forced separation from those they love across di
Ages 12–18
Surprise Soup
Mary Ann Rodman
For the child adjusting to a new home and missing the familiar comforts of the country they left behind.
Ages 4–8
Ahimsa
Supriya Kelkar
For the child questioning what's fair in the world and learning how to stand up for others even when it feels scary or c
Ages 8–12
Brotherhood of the Conch #2
The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this magical journey explores the weight of destiny and the courage fo
Ages 8–12
Brush of the Gods
Lenore Look
The wordless novel is a narrative genre that uses sequences of captionless pictures to tell a story.
Ages 4–9
The Dalai Lama
Demi
For the child curious about different paths to leadership, this stunning biography introduces the peaceful resilience an
Ages 8–12
Amina #1
Amina's Voice
Hena Khan
For the child navigating changing friendships and the pressure to fit in while staying true to their culture and finding
Ages 8–12
The Girl and the Ghost
Hanna Alkaf
For the child navigating the complex shift from a childhood imaginary friend to real-world peer relationships while hono
Ages 8–12
The Phoenix of Persia
Sally Pomme Clayton
For a child who feels different because of their appearance or heritage, this epic tale celebrates finding love and a ho
Ages 5–10
We Are All We Have
Marina Budhos
When her mother is suddenly detained, Rania must take her younger brother and vanish into the night to find safety and a
Ages 14–18
Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Gloria Whelan
For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and looking for the courage to stand up for justice within thei
Ages 10–14
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin
Wong Kim Ark is told he is not American after a trip abroad, leading him to fight a landmark Supreme Court case to prove
Ages 6–10
My Indigo World: A True Story of the Color Blue
Rosa Chang
For the child who loves the color blue and wonders where art comes from. Discover how a plant becomes a pigment through
Ages 4–8
The Turtle Ship
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child who feels small or overlooked, this story shows how quiet observation and a creative spark can lead to leg
Ages 4–8
The Lost Girl
Sangu Mandanna
For the teen navigating a world where they feel like an imposter or a replacement. A haunting look at identity, grief, a
Ages 12–18
Shu-Li #2
Shu-Li and the Magic Pear Tree
Paul Yee
Shu-Li and her friends must find a way to save their school with the help of a mysterious neighbor and a magical tree gr
Ages 8–11
Goodnight Ganesha
Nadia Salomon
A quiet, rhythmic peace settles over a grandparents' home as two children bid a fond goodnight to every cherished object
Ages 3–7
A Place to Belong
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child grappling with what it means to be 'American' or 'Japanese' when the world feels divided, this moving stor
Ages 10–14
Mao's Last Dancer #1
Mao's Last Dancer: Young Reader's Edition
Li Cunxin
Li Cunxin transforms from a boy in a poor commune to a world-renowned star, finding a life of incredible freedom and joy
Ages 9–14
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break #2
An Ocean Apart, a World Away
Lensey Namioka
A young woman named Xueyan challenges the traditional expectations of early 1900s China as she seeks a different life ac
Ages 12–18
