Children's Book Suggestions | South Asian Heritage Month 2025

A few of our favorite books about Southeast Asian Americans past and present published in 2024. For more book ideas, browse the library catalog or search for the name of a country or ethnic group.

Updated April 17, 2025
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Vanya and the wild hunt
Mandanna, Sangu
Paper Book
Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted...

Children's Fiction (Grades 3-5)

Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic
Mandanna, Sangu
Paper Book
When you've dreamed of getting into the Seven Schools of Magic your whole life, what do you do when it turns out to be the worst thing ever? This heartwarming graphic novel adventure is perfect for fans of Harry Potter, The Okay Witch, and City of Dragons! For all...

Children's Graphic Novel (Grades 3-5)

Sam(ira)'s worst (best) summer
Hamza, Nina
Paper Book
From the author of Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year comes another wryly humorous tween novel about finding belonging in an unexpected place. A must-read for fans of Hena Khan, Kelly Yang, and Karina Yan Glaser. Samira knows this is going to be the worst summer ever. Her best friend,...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Any way you look
Siddiqui, Maleeha
Paper Book
What do you do with the wrong kind of attention? Dress Coded meets Amina's Voice in this must-read middle grade novel by Maleeha Siddiqui. Ainy is excited for summer! She plans on working at her mom's clothing store, having adventures with her best friend...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Navya sings for Navarathri
Thamizhmani, Lakshmi
Paper Book
Celebrate Navarathri, the nine-night Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine, with this empowering picture book by Indian American creators Lakshmi Thamizhmani and Avani Dwivedi! From visiting with family to golu hopping and more, Navya loves everything about Navarathri-...

Holiday Book (Age 4-8)


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