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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+
Geraldine Pu #1
Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!
Maggie P. Chang
Geraldine and newcomer Deven find the strength to stand tall when their classmates tease them about the traditional food
Ages 6–9
Child of Spring
Farhana Zia
A young servant girl in India searches for moments of play and connection while navigating a life of labor alongside chi
Ages 8–12
The Trouble Begins
Linda Himelblau
A young Vietnamese refugee navigates the difficult emotional journey of moving to the United States and reuniting with l
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Kai and The Mermaid
Maritza M. Mejia
For the teen navigating feelings of being an outsider while discovering their own hidden strength. This reimagined class
Ages 12–18
Gondra's Treasure
Linda Sue Park
Baby dragon Gondra has a Western mother and an Eastern father, and she loves finding the special ways her two different
Ages 4–8
Shooting Kabul
Saving Kabul Corner
N. H. Senzai
An Afghan-American girl and her friends turn detective to find out who is vandalizing her family's shop and a rival stor
Ages 8–12
Lucy and Linh
Alice Pung
For the teen navigating the unspoken rules of a new school and the pressure to change who they are to fit in with the po
Ages 13–18
We Sing from the Heart: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court
Mia Wenjen
A rock band transforms a painful slur into a badge of pride, taking their fight for identity and free speech all the way
Ages 6–10
Ping-Li's Kite
Sanne te Loo
A clever boy attempts to win over the angry emperor of the sky by flying a fabulous, colorful kite.
Ages 4–8
Desert Diary: Japanese American Kids Behind Barbed Wire
Michael O. Tunnell
A third-grade classroom inside a Utah relocation camp provides a window into the daily lives of Japanese American childr
Ages 9–12
The Biggest Soap
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Kessy sets out on an important errand for his mother, navigating a textured and colorful South Pacific island journey to
Ages 4–8
It Began with a Page
Kyo Maclear
A pioneering Japanese American artist uses soft watercolors to show how she brought diverse faces to the world of childr
Ages 4–9
The Pea Blossom
Amy Lowry Poole
For a child needing encouragement during a long illness or a reminder that even the smallest presence can bring immense
Ages 4–8
Thukpa for All
Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt
Tsering is so excited for his grandmother’s noodle soup that he keeps inviting neighbors over, hoping there will be enou
Ages 4–8
Younguncle Comes to Town
Vandana Singh
Life in northern India gets a lot more exciting when Younguncle arrives, bringing a suitcase full of humor and unexpecte
Ages 8–12
Sumo Joe
Mia Wenjen
For siblings finding their balance between competition and connection through the world of Japanese martial arts.
Ages 4–7
We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration
Frank Abe, Tamiko Nimura
Three American citizens risk everything to stand against the unlawful loss of their rights during wartime incarceration
Ages 12–18
Maybe
Satoshi Kitamura
A farmer remains calm while his neighbors react to his luck, showing how waiting to judge a situation can lead to a more
Ages 4–9
Gumiho #1
Wicked Fox
Kat Cho
Gu Miyoung is a nine-tailed fox demon living in the modern world, but saving a human life sets off a chain of events tha
Ages 12–18
Rebel
Cheryl Aylward Whitesel
Sent to a monastery against his will, a young Tibetan boy must decide whether to follow the ancient rules or follow his
Ages 10–14
Little Weaver of Thai Yen Village, The
Tran Khanh Tuyet
Hien weaves soft blankets to stay connected to her roots after war and injury carry her far from her village to a new li
Ages 7–12
Krista Kim-Bap
Angela Ahn
Krista and Jason have always been best friends, but an invitation to a popular girl’s party threatens to pull them apart
Ages 8–12
Summer of a Thousand Pies
Margaret Dilloway
For the child navigating a sudden family change and searching for where they belong. A sweet story about finding a fresh
Ages 8–12
Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
Maya van der Meer
Ancient Tang Dynasty-style art brings to life the legendary journey of a princess who chose a path of radical love to be
Ages 6–10
