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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+
One & Only Googoosh, The: Iran's Beloved Superstar
Azadeh Westergaard
Even as a child superstar, Iran's most famous singer faced a sudden silence after the 1979 Revolution in this moving, co
Ages 4–8
The Secret Keepers
Paul Yee
In the wreckage of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, fifteen-year-old Jackson struggles to protect his family while bei
Ages 12–17
The Magic Brush
Kat Yeh
Vibrant paper collages bring to life the moments when Jasmine’s grandfather uses the art of calligraphy to share family
Ages 4–8
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392 books
Razia's Ray of Hope
Elizabeth Suneby
Razia lives in a village in Afghanistan where she must find the words to convince her father and brother that she deserv
Ages 8–12
Fighting for Justice #1
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
Laura Atkins, Stan Yogi
Verse and photographs tell the powerful true story of a Japanese American man who fought for justice and civil rights du
Ages 9–13
Goyangi Means Cat
Christine McDonnell
Moving from Korea to the United States is a huge change for Soo Min, but a gentle cat named Goyangi helps her find comfo
Ages 4–8
Nosy Crow Classics
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
Nikita Gill
Lush illustrations bring to life ancient Sanskrit fables featuring clever jackals and proud elephant queens who share th
Ages 5–9
At Home in Her Tomb
Christine Liu-Perkins
The perfectly preserved treasures of a Han Dynasty noblewoman reveal the intricate customs and daily life of ancient Chi
Ages 9–14
My Basmati Bat Mitzvah
Paula J. Freedman
Tara navigates the balance of her Indian and Jewish heritages while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and figuring out where
Ages 10–14
The Lee Family #2
Dream Soul
Laurence Yep
The arrival of charming new neighbors makes Joan question her family's strict ways in this story of cultural identity an
Ages 8–12
The Seeing Stick
Jane Yolen
For the child learning that there are many ways to experience the world. A gentle story about a blind princess discoveri
Ages 5–9
Five Things About Ava Andrews
Margaret Dilloway
For the child who feels held back by what-ifs and physical limitations, this story shows how creative expression can tur
Ages 8–12
The Breadwinner
Kids of Kabul
Deborah Ellis
For the child curious about global events or needing a perspective shift on their own life by hearing the real voices of
Ages 11–18
Orange for the Sunsets
Tina Athaide
Best friends Asha and Yesofu face a heartbreaking countdown when a decree from a dictator threatens to tear their lives
Ages 8–12
Precious Gold, Precious Jade
Sharon E. Heisel
Amid the grit of the gold rush, a fourteen-year-old girl’s new friendship with a Chinese peer reveals the painful realit
Ages 10–14
Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
Jessica Kim
Yumi’s summer takes a wild turn when she is mistaken for someone else and accidentally lands a spot in the comedy camp o
Ages 8–12
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
Kai and The Mermaid
Unknown
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
