Books About Vietnamese Americans · 14 titles considered

The Best Vietnamese Americans Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about vietnamese americans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Inside Out & Back Again
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Vietnamese Americans

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Inside Out & Back Again

By Thanhha Lai · Inside Out and Back Again series

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 68,447 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2023

Family Style

A Vietnamese boy's journey through food reveals his quest for belonging in America.

240 pages· 7,501 words· Est. 56 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,313 ratings
$25.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Green Lantern: Legacy

A jade ring transforms Tai into a Green Lantern. Can he handle the power?

144 pages· 5,986 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,546 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

Enlighten Me (a Graphic Novel)

By Minh Lê, Chan Chau (Illustrator)

A boy's silent retreat reveals unexpected paths to self-discovery.

144 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 977 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Duck for Turkey Day

Tuyet worries about her family's Thanksgiving duck, but school reveals unexpected surprises.

32 pages· 708 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 472 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A Different Pond

By Bao Phi, Thi Bui (Illustrator)

A young boy goes fishing with his father before dawn on a Saturday morning, learning about his father's past and their cultural heritage along the way.

Caldecott Medal (2018)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2018)
32 pages· 952 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,970 ratings
$24.65Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

All the Broken Pieces

A boy must face his past and choose between silence and truth in a new land.

240 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,585 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Listen, Slowly

A reluctant journey to Vietnam reveals family secrets and cultural roots.

288 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,987 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

When Clouds Touch Us

A refugee family faces new challenges as they move to Texas, seeking stability and belonging.

256 pages· 13,784 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,350 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Sea Sirens

A surfer girl and her cat are swept into an underwater battle of mermaids and serpents.

144 pages· 4,611 words· Est. 52 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,076 ratings
$20.99Save 5%
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