

Notable Chinese / Taiwanese American women.Picture book biographies about Chinese and Taiwanese Americans.More Chinese history and culture books on our to-read list:.Picture books about Chinese and Taiwanese American History.Books about traditional Chinese culture.Empowering books about Asian children with special needs.Books about Chinese and Taiwanese American kids having fun.Picture books about family with Chinese and Taiwanese protagonists.Importance of “own voices” picture books by Chinese and Taiwanese American authors.Common topics and gaps in picture books about Chinese and Taiwanese Americans.Please be sure to check out this post which highlights more Asian ethnicities: 100 Picture Books That Celebrate Asians in English and Chinese

For reference, my daughter is 7, and my son is 4 years old. As usual, I’ll summarize my thoughts about each book we’ve read and share photos of the inside. Since we’re raising bilingual children, this list includes recommendations for English and Chinese picture books (when available).
To encourage diversity and inclusion, please share this list with your local schools and libraries! You can find most of these books in my Bookshop store and Amazon Affiliate shop. I’m encouraged that more books about Chinese and Taiwanese Americans have been published in recent years.īut regardless of background, we all can discover joy, empathy, friendship, and perseverance from books about Chinese and Taiwanese Americans. Growing up as the only Asian kid in my elementary school, I wish I had even one picture book about Chinese and Taiwanese Americans! Through stories, we can be comforted by knowing we aren’t alone with balancing cultures, celebrating family, and overcoming racism.
