By now, most of us understand the value of reading and supporting #OwnVoices authors across genres and topics, but when it comes to exploring the history of a specific culture, it’s particularly important to consider the perspectives of writers with relevant personal connections and lived experiences. So, if you’re looking to dig into the events, legends, and personal stories that helped shape the history of China — whether or not you’ve been there — check out these nonfiction Chinese history books by #OwnVoices authors.
Chinese History Books for Adults: Pre-20th Century
Chinese History Books for Adults: World War II and Pre-Cultural Revolution
Chinese History Books for Adults: Cultural Revolution
Chinese History Books for Adults: Post-Cultural Revolution
Chinese History Books for Kids and Teens
None of us can travel across time and space to experience many of the defining moments in Chinese history firsthand. But any of us can do the next best thing: we can pick up these Chinese history books and lose ourselves in the stories and the unique perspectives of these #OwnVoices authors. Who’s ready to explore with me?
