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Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
In 1922, ten-year-old Gim Lew reluctantly leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare for a grueling test that he must pass--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where strict officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Includes facts about immigration from China and the experiences of the author's family.
Author
Series
Journey to America volume 1
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
They left their homeland during the worst moments in history - and arrived in America ready to reach their dreams.
183) Night on the sand
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Celebrating the power of human connection, while encouraging empathy and acts of generosity, this story follows two refugee brothers as they journey to a sheltering beach where they are welcomed by fellow survivors.
185) I'm an American
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"What does it mean to be American? A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of Americanness as they each share bits of their family history and how their past has shaped their own personal American experience. Whether as new immigrants, or those whose family came to this country generations ago, or other scenarios, these children’s stories show some of the broad range of cultures and values that form...
186) The treasure box
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When war forces people to flee their homes, young refugee Peter carries a cherished family possession throughout a difficult period of survival before reflecting on its importance years later.
187) Con mucho amor
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.
188) Threads and Flames
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 15
Description
It's 1910, and thirteen-year-old Raisa has just traveled alone from a small Polish shuttle all the way to New York City. It's overwhelming, awe-inspiring, and even dangerous, especially when she discovers that her sister has disappeared and she must now fend for herself. She finds work in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sewing bodices on the popular shirtwaists. Raisa makes friends and even-dare she admit it?- falls in love. But then 1911 dawns, and...
189) A picnic in October
Author
Pub. Date
2004, c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A boy finally comes to understand why his grandmother insists that the family come to Ellis Island each year to celebrate Lady Liberty's birthday.