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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+
Gadget Girl #1
Gadget Girl
Suzanne Kamata
Fourteen-year-old manga artist Aiko navigates life with cerebral palsy while holding onto the dream of finding her fathe
Ages 12–17
What I Am
Divya Srinivasan
For the child who feels like a bundle of contradictions. This gentle story celebrates how we can be both small and big,
Ages 3–7
Everlasting Tales #1
Chang'e on the Moon
Katrina Moore
This lyrical rendition of a classic legend follows the moon goddess Chang'e as she protects her people through an act of
Ages 4–8
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392 books
Strike!
Larry Dane Brimner
Witness the historic California grape strike as César Chávez and Larry Itliong lead farm workers in a powerful struggle
Ages 12–18
The Storyteller of Damascus
Rafik Schami
An old storyteller wanders with a chest full of wonders, sharing vibrant drawings and adventure tales that shift and gro
Ages 5–9
Kindness
Sarah Conover
For the child curious about why being kind matters. These ancient Buddhist tales show how small acts of compassion can c
Ages 6–11
I am Tama, Lucky Cat
Wendy Henrichs
A poor monk's life is transformed by the arrival of a hungry cat named Tama in this gentle, watercolor-illustrated tale
Ages 5–9
Pattan's Pumpkin
Chitra Soundar
When the river rises, Pattan and his wife transform a massive, magical pumpkin into a giant ark to save all the living t
Ages 4–8
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
F. Zia
Aneel wonders if the steaming, fluffy roti his grandfather eats is the secret source of Dada-ji’s amazing, larger-than-l
Ages 4–8
Wishes
Mượn Thị Văn
Beneath the cover of night, a family leaves everything behind to face the waves in search of safety and a new beginning
Ages 4–8
A Pocketful of Stars
Aisha Bushby
Safiya enters the vivid dreams of her mother’s childhood in Kuwait to search for a way to reach her while she is in a co
Ages 9–13
Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Know
Samira Ahmed
Khayyam scours the streets of Paris for a lost painting linked to Alexandre Dumas, uncovering hidden history alongside t
Ages 14–18
Butterfly Yellow
Thanhhà Lại
A Vietnamese refugee arrives in Texas desperate to find her younger brother, only to realize she must fight to help him
Ages 14–18
Noodle Pie
Ruth Starke
Hanoi's bustling streets and savory smells greet Andy as he helps his cousins modernize the family restaurant during a l
Ages 9–12
The Pesky Bird
Marianne Markarian
Twelve-year-old Mariam faces a frustrating turning point in her Armenian village when she is suddenly told that climbing
Ages 7–12
Nasreddin Hodja Stories
The Wise Fool
Shahrukh Husain
For the child who asks tricky questions or feels frustrated by adult rules, these clever Middle Eastern folk tales celeb
Ages 7–12
LET'S GO TO TAEKWONDO! A Story About Persistence, Bravery, and Breaking Boards
Aram Kim
Yoomi practices her kicks and counts on her grandmother's support as she prepares for the big board-breaking test in her
Ages 3–7
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Maurene Goo
Desi Lee decides to win over her crush by following the dramatic, over-the-top tropes found in her favorite Korean telev
Ages 12–18
Silent Music
written and ill. by James Rumford
For children navigating stressful environments or seeking a creative outlet, this story shows how focusing on a beautifu
Ages 5–10
Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal, The
Ambika Vohra
Aisha is an ambitious scholarship student who has everything planned out until a new friend pushes her to finally step o
Ages 14–18
Farmer Falgu #4
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela
Chitra Soundar
Farmer Falgu heads to a massive festival in India, only to find that his plans are constantly derailed by those in need
Ages 4–8
Basho #2
Basho and the River Stones
Tim Myers
Lush watercolors and haikus capture a famous Japanese poet's deep appreciation for nature and the simple joy found in a
Ages 4–8
Yasmin #20
Yasmin the Singer
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who loves to sing at home but feels nervous in front of a crowd. This gentle story helps early readers fin
Ages 5–8
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo #1
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo
F. C. Yee
High-achiever Genie Lo’s life takes a wild turn when she discovers she is a reincarnated weapon and her classmate is act
Ages 12–18
