"A themed collection of stories of refugees from around the world who have converged on Minneapolis, collected and told by the award-winning author of The Latehomecomer and The Song Poet"-- Provided by publisher.

"From hope for a better future to the backlash of xenophobia and nationalism, this book examines the history and current issues surrounding immigration in America"-- Provided by publisher. "Since the founding of the United States, immigrants have made important contributions to the history and culture of the country. Immigration has always been a topic that stirs up strong passions, and immigrants have faced anger, fear, and violence throughout history....

"An epic, heartbreaking, and deeply reported history of the disastrous humanitarian crisis at the southern border that tells the story of the migrants forced to risk everything and the policy makers determining their fate"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of immigration to America in the early twentieth century and the ordeals some immigrants had to go through just to get into the country and find work.

Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

"Emilio thinks he is living the American Dream: his parents, who emigrated from Guatemala to California, sacrifice daily to make sure of it. And his life seems relatively normal until he turns sixteen. Like most teenagers, Emilio is determined to get his driver's license-however, his mother dissuades him from doing so. When Emilio asks why, his parents reveal a shocking secret: he is undocumented. Emilio adjusts to his new normal. Under the Dreamers'...

Provides historical information about the Yunnanese Chinese people, their cultural tradition of migratory trade, and personal stories about the people, the goods they traded, and the impact of modern society on their way of life. Includes maps, a glossary, references, and an index.

Patti Kim immigrated from South Korea to America when she was very young. Here she presents a wordless picture story illustrating how she felt in the bewilderment of a new world through the eyes of a little Korean boy, whose only comfort from home is a little red seed he keeps in his pocket. When he loses that seed out of his high apartment window, a young girl picks it up--chasing after her helps the boy learn to appreciate his new home.

"An in-depth look at the imprisonment of immigrants addressing the intersection of immigration and the criminal justice system"-- Provided by publisher.