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538 books about asian heritage
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3–5
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Boys without Names
Kashmira Sheth
For the child curious about global justice or those needing to see how hope and storytelling can provide strength in the
Ages 9–13
Pattan's Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India
Chitra Soundar
For the child curious about global legends and how communities face challenges. This vibrant retelling of a traditional
Ages 4–8
Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only
Eva Wong Nava
For the child feeling helpless when a loved one is unwell, this story shows how small acts of care and traditional flavo
Ages 4–8
The Pearl of Tiger Bay
Gabrielle Wang
For the child discovering that their family history is full of magic, or the young activist looking to protect the natur
Ages 8–12
The Mouse King A Story from Tibet
Yeshe Tsultim
For the child grappling with a 'big head' after a success, this Tibetan fable explores how pride and greed can make us f
Ages 6–9
Idol Gossip
Alexandra Leigh Young
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and dreams of the spotlight. Alice navigates the intense, high-stakes world
Ages 12–18
Wednesday Is for Wiggling!
Eva Wong Nava
Celebrate the vibrant rhythm of a young girl's week as she finds joy in movement, family connections, and the unique act
Ages 3–7
Basket Weaver and Catches Many Mice
Janet Gill
For the child who feels pressured to perform or doubts their own creative hands, this gentle tale shows how unexpected h
Ages 4–8
The Fold
An Na
For the teenager navigating the pressure of cultural beauty standards and the complex journey of learning to love their
Ages 12–17
The Squiggle
Carole Lexa Schaefer
For the child who can turn a cardboard box into a castle, this rhythmic story celebrates how a simple scrap of string ca
Ages 3–7
Super Heroes of Navratri, the Indian festival of nights
Vinithra Giridharan
For the child who loves capes and powers, this vibrant guide reimagines the Hindu goddesses of Navratri as the ultimate
Ages 3–8
DK Life Stories
Gandhi
Diane Bailey
For the child curious about how one person can change the world without using force. Explore how peace and determination
Ages 8–12
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure
Eleanor Coerr
For the child struggling to find their spark after a difficult loss or injury. A gentle story about a young artist recla
Ages 8–12
My Friend the Enemy
J.B. Cheaney
For the child questioning what it means to be a 'patriot' when others are being treated unfairly. A girl protects a hidd
Ages 8–12
The Book of Sun and Moon #2
Never Ever After
Sue Lynn Tan
For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while discovering their true identity amidst a world of se
Ages 14–18
The Celestial Kingdom #3
Never Ever After
Sue Lynn Tan
For the teen navigating the tension between their family's expectations and their own growing need for autonomy while fi
Ages 14–18
Her Rebel Highness
Diana Ma
For the teen navigating the tension between family expectations and their own budding identity as they discover a world
Ages 12–18
Ruby Lu #1
Ruby Lu, Brave and True
Lenore Look
For the spirited child navigating family expectations and new arrivals, this story celebrates finding your voice and sta
Ages 6–9
A-Z Hawaiian Cuisine
Leilani Swafford, Hawaiian Roots Publishing
For families looking to share their Hawaiian heritage or curious children eager to explore island flavors through a colo
Ages 2–6
Noodles on a Bicycle
Kyo Maclear
For children curious about how people solve problems in busy cities, this book explores the incredible skill and communi
Ages 4–8
Heart of a Tiger
Marsha Diane Arnold
For the child who feels small or overshadowed, this lyrical tale follows a tiny kitten finding the immense courage and n
Ages 4–8
Animals of the World
The Giant Pandas of China
Jane Duden
Perfect for young animal lovers curious about the mysterious lives of pandas in the wild, this book uses simple facts an
Ages 6–9
Grandpa Across the Ocean
Hyewon Yum
For the child feeling nervous about visiting far-away relatives, this story shows how love transcends language barriers
Ages 4–8
Tangled Threads: A Hmong Girl's Story
Pegi Deitz Shea
For the child navigating the push and pull of two different cultures. Mai's journey from a Thai refugee camp to America
Ages 10–14
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