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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+
Samurai Shortstop
Alan Gratz
For the teen navigating the tension between honoring family traditions and forging their own path in a changing world.
Ages 12–17
The Magical Monkey King
Ji-Li Jiang
Retellings of Chinese folklore bring a spirited hero to life as he wields supernatural weapons and finds his place in a
Ages 7–11
Tales of Young Americans
Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America
Helen Foster James, Virginia Shin-Mui Loh
For the child who needs to understand the courage it takes to find a new home or the weight of carrying a family secret
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Girl of the Southern Sea
Michelle Kadarusman
For the child who uses imagination to cope with hardship and dreams of a future beyond their current circumstances.
Ages 9–13
Children Around the World #2
We Live in Japan
Alexandre Messager
For children curious about how peers live across the globe, this photo-essay explores the daily routines, school days, a
Ages 6–10
Legend of the Chinese Dragon
Marie Sellier
Vibrant woodblock prints illustrate the ancient legend of the dragon, a creature representing the power of peace and joy
Ages 4–8
I See the Sun
I See the Sun in Afghanistan
Dedie King
For the child curious about lives in other lands, this gentle story bridges cultures by showing the shared rhythms of fa
Ages 5–9
Tall Story
Candy Gourlay
For the child navigating a blended family or waiting to meet a long-lost relative, this story explores the complexities
Ages 10–14
The Royal Bee
Frances Park, Ginger Park
For the child who feels like an outsider because of where they come from, this story celebrates the courage to chase big
Ages 5–9
Darius the Great #2
Darius the Great Deserves Better
Adib Khorram
For the teen navigating the complexities of a first relationship while balancing family expectations and their mental he
Ages 13–18
Alvin Ho #6
Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
Lenore Look
Shy second-grader Alvin Ho brings his many fears and anxieties along for the ride as he travels to China to visit famous
Ages 7–10
A Long Pitch Home
Natalie Dias Lorenzi
Bilal misses his father in Pakistan, but as he settles into life in the U.S., he finds common ground through baseball an
Ages 8–12
Moon at Nine
Deborah Ellis
For the teenager navigating the weight of a secret identity or first love in a society where their very existence is con
Ages 14–18
A Beautiful Lie
Irfan Master
For the young person processing how to protect a loved one from harsh truths during a time of immense political and soci
Ages 11–16
Why No Goodbye?
Pamela L. Laskin
A boy's anger and grief burn through these free-verse poems after his mother flees Myanmar without him. It is a raw look
Ages 10–15
Silly Chicken
Rukhsana Khan
For the child navigating complex feelings of jealousy when a parent's attention is shared with a pet, and the unexpected
Ages 4–8
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom
Teresa Robeson
Chien-Shiung Wu became a trailblazing nuclear physicist, overcoming immense barriers and proving her brilliance in a wor
Ages 5–9
Never Fall Down
Patricia McCormick
For the teen processing the weight of history and human resilience. A harrowing but essential look at survival and findi
Ages 14–18
Love, Hate & Other Filters
Samira Ahmed
For the teenager navigating the pressure of cultural expectations while facing the harsh reality of prejudice after a na
Ages 14–18
Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier
Ying Chang Compestine, Vinson Compestine
In 1970s China, a young boy encounters a mix of history and fantasy while discovering the ancient secrets of the buried
Ages 9–12
Yasmin
Meet Yasmin!
Saadia Faruqi
Energetic second-grader Yasmin tackles creative challenges and finds clever solutions in these four charming stories abo
Ages 5–8
Daughter of Xanadu
Dori Jones Yang
Princess Emmajin trains to be a warrior in 13th-century Mongolia, but her world changes forever when she meets the trave
Ages 12–18
The Magic Pillow
Demi
A mysterious magician grants a poor boy a pillow that brings his dreams of wealth to life, showing him exactly what happ
Ages 4–8
Maples in the Mist: Children's Poems from the Tang Dynasty
Minfong Ho
Ancient Chinese culture comes alive through the verses of fourteen Tang dynasty poets, pairing timeless words with beaut
Ages 5–10
