7 Asian American Heritage Books

Asian immigration to America began with the arrival of Chinese laborers in 1850. In the decades following, waves of immigration came from Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, and other Asian countries. Each wave was met in its new home by two opposing tensions: the need for laborers to build the growing country, and racist policies of exclusion that led to routine and painful discrimination. The books featured below explore the incredible contributions and struggles of Asian immigrants, raising awareness among young readers of the Asian American experience in its many iterations.

Six hardcovers for ages 4-8, and one hardcover for ages 6-9.