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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+
I Hope This Doesn't Find You
Ann Liang
Sadie Wen keeps her perfect reputation by venting her true feelings in secret email drafts, until the day her honest ran
Ages 12–18
The Story about Ping
Marjorie Flack
A little duck named Ping lingers too long on the Yangtze River and finds himself on a lonely adventure after his master'
Ages 3–7
Uncontrollable
Varsha Seshan
For the teenager struggling to stay on top while everything feels like it is spiraling, this story explores the heavy we
Ages 13–18
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Boys of San Joaquin #2
It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time
D. James Smith
Three boys in 1951 California see their summer plans vanish when their small community's deep-seated prejudices boil ove
Ages 8–12
Stories of My Life
Katherine Paterson
A legendary author shares the real-life inspirations behind her classic stories, from her childhood in China to the mome
Ages 10–14
The Nameless City #1
The Nameless City
Faith Erin Hicks
A native girl and an occupying soldier form an unlikely bond in a city defined by constant invasion, where their friends
Ages 9–12
Caster #1
Caster
Elsie Chapman
To save her family's teahouse, Aza enters a deadly underground magic tournament where every spell cast could cost her he
Ages 12–18
Quest Crystal Island #2
The Chaos of the Black Dragon Horse
LiLiLight Studio
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big mistakes, this whimsical tale explores how a little chaos can lead to unexpec
Ages 7–10
The Detention Club
David Yoo
Sixth-grader Peter Lee thinks detention is the secret to popularity. He chases new friends in the principal's office whi
Ages 8–12
Unidentified Suburban Object
Mike Jung
Life in the suburbs takes a strange turn when the quest to fit in leads to a surprising realization about identity and w
Ages 8–12
Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan
Jeanette Winter
Two courageous children from Pakistan stand up for the rights of others in these woven biographies of Malala Yousafzai a
Ages 4–9
The Language Inside
Holly Thompson
Moving from Japan to America leaves fifteen-year-old Maya feeling lost until she begins to find her rhythm through the b
Ages 12–18
Chained
Lynne Kelly
Ten-year-old Hastin takes a job as an elephant keeper to save his sister, forming an unbreakable bond with a captive ani
Ages 8–12
Amaterasu: Return of the Sun
Paul D. Storrie
When the sun goddess hides in a cave and plunges the world into darkness, the other gods must find a way to coax her out
Ages 9–14
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
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
Sachiko
Caren Stelson
Six-year-old Sachiko survived the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, and her powerful journey toward peace is captured through per
Ages 10–16
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
