Books About Assimilation

The Best Assimilation Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about assimilation? 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.

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Our 2 Favorite Books About Assimilation

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Many Meanings of Meilan

By Andrea Wang

A girl navigates identity and injustice after moving from Chinatown to rural Ohio.

CALA Best Book Award (Chinese American Librarians Association) Honor (2022)

364 pages· 70,336 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 645 ratings

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Summary: Meilan Hua's life is uprooted from Boston's Chinatown to rural Ohio after a family feud. Struggling with identity, she adopts different personas inspired by Chinese characters. As she faces school injustices, Meilan learns the power of uniting her many selves. Can she find her true home within herself amidst the chaos?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Candlelight for Rebecca

By Jacqueline Dembar Greene, Robert Hunt (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the American Girl: Rebecca series

A Jewish girl faces a dilemma: honor her heritage or please her teacher during the holiday season.

85 pages· 11,646 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 1,614 ratings

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Summary: Rebecca Rubin, a Jewish girl, faces a dilemma when her teacher insists on a Christmas project. Torn between her family's traditions and her teacher's expectations, Rebecca struggles with her identity. As Hanukkah begins, she discovers unexpected kindness and learns a profound lesson about the holiday season. Will Rebecca find a way to honor her heritage while navigating her American identity?

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