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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+
Best Kind of Mooncake, The
Pearl AuYeung
A young girl in Hong Kong makes a selfless choice to give her favorite mooncake to a starving stranger at her family's m
Ages 4–8
Gemma Doyle #1
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Libba Bray
Sent to a Victorian boarding school after a tragedy, Gemma is haunted by true visions and a mysterious man while she exp
Ages 14–18
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say
In post-war Japan, an eight-year-old boy protects a tiny, abandoned sparrow from bullies and learns the tender rewards o
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Golden Mountain Chronicles #4
The Dragon's Child
Laurence Yep, Kathleen S. Yep
A young boy leaves his home in rural China for a new life in America in this story drawn from the real history of the au
Ages 8–12
Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home
Zahra Marwan
A young girl forced to leave Kuwait when her family is declared stateless searches for the meaning of home in this beaut
Ages 4–8
Dragon #1
Dragon of the Lost Sea
Laurence Yep
Generations of women discover the strength of their family bonds, held together by a silken thread of love and shared sa
Ages 8–12
Grandma and the Rooster
Yumei Wang
During a vibrant Chinese New Year, a young girl races to save a rooster from the soup pot by proving he has a special, p
Ages 4–8
Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story
Adib Khorram
When Kian and his cat accidentally ruin the traditional Persian New Year table, he must race to find seven new items to
Ages 4–8
Dance, Mice, Dance!
Kuang-Ts'ai Hao
A struggling flute player finds a chance at redemption and a fresh start through an unlikely friendship with a group of
Ages 5–10
Kimchi & Calamari
Rose Kent
Growing up in an Italian American family is all Joseph knows, but reaching his teens brings a sudden, heavy sense of ali
Ages 9–13
The Boy in the Garden
Allen Say
A beautiful crane statue in a garden sparks Jiro’s imagination, pulling him into the magical world of a classic Japanese
Ages 4–8
Good Morning China
Hu Yong Yi
Watch a city come to life through a sequence of morning activities that culminate in a vibrant, panoramic foldout scene
Ages 4–8
Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents
Sarah Conover
Lyrical stories and ancient quotations offer a peaceful introduction to Buddhist traditions, focusing on the power of em
Ages 6–12
The Gale
Mo Yan
A sudden, powerful wind threatens to undo a long day of labor after a boy and his grandfather finish harvesting grass fo
Ages 4–8
Maggie's Chopsticks
Alan Woo
Wobbling with a pair of new utensils at the dinner table, Maggie realizes that her unique way of holding chopsticks is e
Ages 4–8
The Boy You Always Wanted
Michelle Quach
Determined to honor her grandfather's dying wish, Francine goes on a search for a male heir to carry on the family legac
Ages 14–18
Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure
Naomi C. Rose
For children processing the worry of a loved one's illness, this story explores how cultural traditions and community su
Ages 5–9
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Arlene Mosel
A boy with an incredibly long name falls into a well in this rhythmic folktale that explains why names became much short
Ages 4–8
The Green Bean Festival
Nguyen Pham Tu Trinh
For children discovering the joy of cultural traditions through food, this story explores the warmth of Vietnamese herit
Ages 3–7
Suki's Kimono
Chieri Uegaki
Suki chooses her favorite colorful kimono for the first day of school, bringing her vibrant spirit and family culture in
Ages 4–8
Dimple and Rishi #2
There's Something about Sweetie
Sandhya Menon
Sweetie is determined to forge her own path after her parents reject an arranged date for her based on her weight.
Ages 12–18
Spilled Ink
Nadia Hashimi
Afghan twins seek safety in Virginia after fleeing the Taliban, only to face a new set of challenges when one of them is
Ages 8–12
Home Is East
Many Ly
Nine-year-old Amy leaves her familiar Florida home for a fresh start after her mother leaves, beginning a journey of hea
Ages 8–12
The Fish of Small Wishes
Elana K. Arnold
After Kiki rescues a fish from the hot pavement, it offers her a wish—but she must find a way to make her big dreams fit
Ages 4–8
