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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+
The Magic Ginseng Tree
Jeff Pepper
For the child curious about ancient legends and magical quests. This accessible retelling of a Chinese classic explores
Ages 6–10
Many Lands, Many Stories
David Conger
The windy West Yorkshire moors set the stage for a stormy tale of love and revenge between the Earnshaw and Linton famil
Ages 6–11
Eyes of the Emperor
Graham Salisbury
After Pearl Harbor, sixteen-year-old Eddie Okuba enlists to prove his loyalty, only to face a shocking and menial secret
Ages 12–17
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12–18 yrs
375 books
Shizuko's Daughter
Kyoko Mori
For the young person navigating the heavy silence of grief, isolation, and the complex reality of a parent who cannot be
Ages 12–18
Every Creature Matters
Devika Ganesh
The Bhagavad Gita is a profound Hindu scripture that brings together lessons on duty, devotion, and the spiritual connec
Ages 3–8
The Magic Pear Tree
Hui Chen
For the child who needs to see the power of kindness and the importance of sharing with those in need, even when others
Ages 4–8
The Magic of the Lost Temple
Sudha Murty
Nooni trades city life for her grandparents' village, where a hidden forest stepwell turns a quiet summer into an unforg
Ages 8–12
Pomegranate Soup
Marsha Mehran
The aromatic magic of Persian spices fills a damp Irish town as three sisters open a cafe, luring the locals with herb k
Ages 14–18
My First Day
Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huỳnh Kim Liên
An paddles his wooden boat through heavy rain and giant waves in the Mekong Delta, brave enough to face the unknown on a
Ages 4–8
Heroes
Ken Mochizuki
For the child who feels pigeonholed by their peers and needs the courage to redefine how others see them.
Ages 5–9
From Tears to the Sea
Alexandra K. Huynh
A fierce dragon princess embarks on an epic quest to reclaim her home in this adventure inspired by ancient Chinese myth
Ages 8–12
Las Cucarachas
Yongsoo Park
Peter Kim navigates a gritty 1980s Queens summer filled with neighborhood thugs, shifting friendships, and the responsib
Ages 13–17
Words To Live By
Deepa Agarwal
Epic battles of succession and profound philosophical lessons unfold in this ancient Sanskrit masterpiece filled with go
Ages 9–14
Red Winter Trilogy #1
Red Winter
Annette Marie
Emi is destined to become the host of a goddess until she saves Shiro, a cunning earth spirit who makes her question her
Ages 13–18
Meera Makes #1
Meera Makes Aloo Paratha
Sangeetha Narayan
For the child who loves helping in the kitchen and wants to connect with their family heritage through the magic of a sh
Ages 3–7
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break #1
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
Lensey Namioka
Ailin Tao risks her family's status and her own future in twentieth-century China when she refuses to bind her feet and
Ages 10–14
Pacy Lin #1
The Year of the Dog
Grace Lin
A Taiwanese American girl uses the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog to help her find her own hidden talents and ma
Ages 8–12
The Kingdom Beyond #1
Force of Fire
Sayantani DasGupta
Pinki is a fire-breathing demon who must go undercover as a human to gain control of her powers and help her people over
Ages 8–12
Little Sister
Kara Dalkey
Thirteen-year-old Mitsuko ventures into the 12th-century Japanese imperial court to save her sister, aided by shape-shif
Ages 10–14
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma #1
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma
Melanie Lee
Ash discovers her grandmother is a superhero and starts training to join her, even as she notices Ah Ma beginning to for
Ages 8–12
Angel Child, Dragon Child
Michele Maria Surat
Ut struggles to feel at home in her new American school while her mother is still far away in Vietnam, until an unexpect
Ages 5–9
Nadia's Hands
Karen English
For the child feeling nervous about their role in a big family event or wondering how their cultural traditions fit into
Ages 5–9
Examination, The
Malcolm Bosse
For the teen navigating high expectations and the pressure to succeed, following two brothers through the grueling civil
Ages 12–18
Natsumi's Song of Summer
Robert Paul Weston
For the child meeting a faraway relative for the first time, this poetic journey celebrates the joy of shared discovery
Ages 3–7
