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• How to Say Goodbye in Cuban

  Miyares, Daniel,

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  "Here is the dramatic coming-of-age memoir -- told in the form of a graphic novel -- of 12-year-old Carlos (who would grow up to become the author's father), his life during the Cuban Revolution, and his family's harrowing escape to America."

• Some of Us

  a Story of Citizenship and the United States

  LaRocca, Rajani,

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  This book breaks down the process by which new residents apply for and acquire US citizenship.

• Ellis Island

  Immigration and the American Dream

  Galindo, Felipe,

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  "Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started?"

• Journey

  My Story of Migration

  Onofre Valencia, Luis, 1989-

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  When Luis was five years old, his father had to leave Mexico for the US to find work. When his father asked the family to join him, Luis journeyed by truck for several weeks, separate from his family members, who traveled on foot.

• Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

  Romo, David Dorado,

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  "Here's the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective. The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Is a Dreamer?

  ¿Qué Es Un Soñador?

  Perez Mendoza, Brenda,

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  Young readers will learn what a "Dreamer" is and why they may hear that term in the news or their community.

• Alone

  the Journeys of Three Young Refugees

  Tom, Paul,

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  Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. This book relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia.

• Can a Person Be Illegal

  ¿Puede Una Persona Ser Ilegal?

  Perez Mendoza, Brenda,

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  "This title explores the nature of migration, its role in the history of civilization, and the rights and dignity inalienable to all people."

• I'm An American

  Khiani, Darshana,

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  A diverse group of children answer the question, "What do you think makes a person an American?" Each shares specific values they believe in and why.

• Angel Island Immigration Station

  Loh-Hagan, Virginia,

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  This title explains how many Asian immigrants (especially those from China) were treated poorly, interrogated, and detained after arriving at Angel Island

• Straw Bag, Tin Box, Cloth Suitcase

  Three Immigrant Voices

  Yolen, Jane,

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  "Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States."

• A Kids Book About Immigration

  Calderon, MJ,

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  This title breaks down some of the complexities of immigration and reminds kids that no matter where we come from, we are all human and should be treated as such

• Our Stories Carried Us Here. Vol. 1, Belonging in America and Mexico

  Zúñiga González, Daniel,

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  "Explores what it means to belong in Mexico and in America, and doing what it takes to survive and thrive."

• Drawn Across Borders

  True Stories of Human Migration

  Butler, George, 1985-

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  George Butler traveled to a dozen locations where people had been forced to leave their homes, documenting in both words and images the stories of the individuals he met.

• Kids Speak Out About Immigration

  Schwab, Christine.,

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  Immigrants around the world move to new places seeking peace and opportunity. How can we support them? We can speak out! This book provides an introduction to immigration and highlights youth advocates around the world.

• Finding Home

  the Journey of Immigrants and Refugees

  Lee, Jen Sookfong,

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  What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am An American

  the Wong Kim Ark Story

  Brockenbrough, Martha,

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  A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen.

• First Generation

  36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great

  Wallace, Sandra Neil,

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  The men and women in this book represent nations from Somalia to Germany, from Syria to China, from Mexico to Sweden, and more. They are people like Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, international singing sensation Celia Cruz, star basketball…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Here to Stay

  Voices of Undocumented Young Adults

  Kuklin, Susan,

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  Explores the lives of nine teens who live in the U.S., though they aren't U.S. citizens. These undocumented youth from Independent Samoa,Colombia, Mexico, Korea and Ghana share their stories. Their stories help readers understand the plight of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Family Divided

  One Girl's Journey of Home, Loss, and Hope

  Guerrero, Diane, 1986-

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  Actress Diane Guerrero presents her personal story in this middle grade memoir about her parents' deportation and the nightmarish struggles of undocumented immigrants and their American children.