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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
392 books
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: A Mindfulness Tale
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
Usborne First Reading
The Inch Prince
Russell Punter
Small size meets massive courage in this classic Japanese folktale. This version is designed to help new readers build c
Ages 5–7
Ojiichan's Gift
Chieri Uegaki
For children navigating a grandparent's move or aging, this story shows how to preserve a deep emotional connection when
Ages 3–7
It's Big Brother Time
Nandini Ahuja
For the toddler or preschooler preparing for a new baby, this book focuses on the helpful, loving role they will play as
Ages 1–4
The Turtle of Oman #1
The Turtle of Oman
Naomi Shihab Nye
Before moving from the shores of Oman to a new life in Michigan, Aref spends his final days collecting memories and sayi
Ages 8–12
Always With You
Ruth Vander Zee
For children processing deep loss or displacement, this story offers a gentle light. It honors the pain of war while cel
Ages 7–12
The Yang Family #4
Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs
Lensey Namioka
Eldest brother is desperate for a new violin, but his secret attempts to earn the money lead the Yang family toward an u
Ages 8–12
Golden Mountain Chronicles #7
The Traitor
Laurence Yep
An unlikely bond forms between two outcasts in an 1885 mining town as they face the heat of racial tension and social is
Ages 10–14
Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day
Astrid Kamalyan
Soap suds and sunshine fill the air as four siblings join their grandmother for a traditional Armenian rug-washing day i
Ages 3–7
