Books About Taiwan

The Best Taiwan Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about taiwan? 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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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Taiwan

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018

The Astonishing Color of After

By Emily X R Pan

A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2019)

480 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 34,382 ratings

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Summary: Leigh Chen Sanders believes her mother transformed into a bird after her death. Traveling to Taiwan, Leigh meets her grandparents and embarks on a quest to find her mother. As she navigates a world of ghosts and family secrets, Leigh must reconcile her grief with the day she kissed her best friend, Axel. In a journey blending reality and magic, Leigh discovers the power of love, art, and family history. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the past hold more than she can handle?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

How to Draw a Secret

By Cindy Chang

A young artist must confront family secrets to find her true voice.

272 pages· 11,987 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 874 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Cindy faces a dilemma: how to depict 'family' in an art contest when her own is fractured by secrets. As she hides her father's absence, a trip to Taipei unravels more truths. With her perfect image shattered, Cindy must decide if she can embrace imperfection and reveal her heart's true story. Can she find the courage to share her messy reality?

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