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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+
Alive in the Killing Fields: Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide
Martha E. Kendall, Nawuth Keat
Nawuth Keat shares a harrowing and hopeful account of his survival during the Khmer Rouge invasion of Cambodia and his j
Ages 12–18
Half Spoon of Rice: A Survival Story of the Cambodian Genocide
Icy Smith
A young boy endures the hardships of a labor camp and the loss of his home during the Cambodian genocide before finally
Ages 9–12
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now
Shideh Etaat
Rana balances the pressures of her Iranian family with the grief of losing her best friend while searching for her own v
Ages 14–18
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375 books
A Sweet New Year for Ren
Michelle Sterling
Ren finally gets to help make her favorite pineapple cakes for the Lunar New Year feast. Includes a recipe to bring the
Ages 3–7
Sashiko
Barbara Ciletti
Luminous watercolors tell the story of how simple mending stitches evolved into the beautiful Japanese art of Edo-period
Ages 5–9
True Stories in Focus #2
Days of Infamy: How a Century of Bigotry Led to Japanese American Internment
Lawrence Goldstone
Archival photos and maps document the history of anti-Asian laws in America that culminated in the forced internment of
Ages 12–18
Dragon Dancer #1
Dragon Dancer
Joyce Chng
For the child curious about the magic within cultural traditions, this evocative story explores the spiritual bond betwe
Ages 4–8
Little White Duck
Na Liu, Andrés Vera Martínez
Vivid illustrations bring a childhood in a changing China to life, blending family traditions with the sweeping movement
Ages 8–12
The Serpent's Secret (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series)
Sayantani DasGupta
Kiranmala’s twelfth birthday takes a terrifying turn when a real-life demon crashes through her New Jersey home and kidn
Ages 8–12
In the Tunnel
Julie Lee
Trapped in a tunnel during the Korean War, sixteen-year-old Myung-gi finds solace in his books while reflecting on the f
Ages 12–18
Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia
Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin
Child jockeys race half-wild horses across the vast Mongolian steppes during the Naadam festival, a tradition as daring
Ages 6–10
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
Caren Stelson
Amidst the devastation of war in Japan, a grandmother’s ceramic bowl survives the wreckage to become a powerful symbol o
Ages 6–11
The Golden Cricket
Marilee Joy Mayfield
A simple act of kindness toward a tiny golden cricket sends a Chinese farmer on an unexpected path of good fortune and d
Ages 4–8
Sikander Aziz #1
City of the Plague God
Sarwat Chadda
Sikander Aziz must join forces with the legendary Gilgamesh to stop the ancient Mesopotamian god of plagues from destroy
Ages 8–12
Our Australian Girl #1
Meet Pearlie
Gabrielle Wang
War is changing Darwin, and Pearlie must find the courage to stand by her Japanese best friend when everyone else begins
Ages 8–12
Karen's Sister
Elisabet McHugh
Karen’s quiet home life expands into a bustling adventure when her mother adopts a new sister from Korea and marries a m
Ages 8–12
My Board Book of Alphabets from A to Z
Mahesh Sharma
Introduce your little one to Hindu deities while they master their ABCs, blending early literacy with spiritual heritage
Ages 2–6
The Night the Water Came
Clive King
After a powerful cyclone destroys his island home, a young boy navigates the confusing world of rescue workers while lon
Ages 9–12
Usborne Reading Programme
How Elephants Lost Their Wings
Lesley Sims
Long ago, elephants soared through the sky! This lively Indian folktale explains why they eventually traded their wings
Ages 4–7
Behind the Scenes of K-Pop
What You Never Knew about BTS
Martha E. H. Rustad
The members of BTS have mastered the stage with dance and song, but there is much more to learn about their lives when t
Ages 7–12
The Blue Jackal
Marcia Brown
A timid jackal's life changes overnight when a splash of extraordinary color transforms him into the unexpected king of
Ages 4–8
The Christmas Box
Joanne Stewart Wetzel
A mysterious wooden box arrives from Japan, bringing a touch of holiday magic to a family missing their father during hi
Ages 4–8
Rockabye Crocodile
Jose Aruego, Ariane Dewey
Two elderly boars take turns babysitting a tiny crocodile, discovering that their own dispositions determine whether the
Ages 4–8
Idol Gossip #1
Idol Gossip
Alexandra Leigh Young
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and dreams of the spotlight. Alice navigates the intense, high-stakes world
Ages 12–18
