Asian Reads

In this beautiful children’s picture book by Vivek Shraya, author of the acclaimed God Loves Hair, a five-year-old South Asian boy becomes fascin...

“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits...

A companion to Kelkar's The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, this picture book features a little girl named Bindu whose bindis connect her to family ...

Notes From Your Bookseller Breathtakingly illustrated by Dung Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is Joanna Ho’s love letter to not just Asian chil...

New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corn...

A joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and auntiesNAME...

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being ...

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, jus...

A heartfelt, #OwnVoices debut about a young girl trying to be a champ, in figure skating and in life. Introduction by champion figure skater Mira...

Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Yo...

In this simmering, joyous novel, I'll Be the One author Lyla Lee delivers a tender romance set between two brave teens who decide that when the scr...

In this simmering, joyous novel, I'll Be the One author Lyla Lee delivers a tender romance set between two brave teens who decide that when the scr...

In this delightful romantic adventure, a 16-year-old overachiever learns how to seize the day. I've got my entire life planned out for the next te...

Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911...

An affirmative, empowering story about embracing your identity and finding your voice, inspired in part by debut author Korey Watari's experiences ...

The hair she wears can be tied back in two braids For she is courageous, never afraid.The hair she wears can be decorated with a bow For she is cur...

The hair she wears can be tied back in two braids For she is courageous, never afraid.The hair she wears can be decorated with a bow For she is cur...

From designer, creator, and self-love advocate Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are. Meet Z...

Being biracial is becoming more common and accepted in society; however, there are very few, if any, children's books about being mixed with Asian....

Tutti loves to race, but he has a hard time losing. Not only is he frustrated, but he also gives up and doesn't want to try again.With the story, t...

Tutti loves to race, but he has a hard time losing. Not only is he frustrated, but he also gives up and doesn't want to try again.With the story, t...