A Journey Toward Hope
A Journey Toward Hope By Victor Hinojosa, Coert Voorhees Illustrated by Susan Guevara Published by Six Foot Press ISBN-13: 9781644420089 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat “An emotional entry point to a larger, necessary discussion on this complex and difficult subject.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Every year, roughly 50,000 unaccompanied minors arrive at the US/Mexico border to present themselves for asylum or related visas. The majority of these children are non-Mexicans fleeing the systemic violence of Central America’s “Northern...
Read MoreGoing Home, Coming Home
Going Home, Coming Home By Truong Tran Illustrated by Ann Phong Published by Lee & Low Books, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0892392384 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | Worldcat A bilingual Vietnamese American Picture Book! Description A young girl visits her grandmother in Vietnam where her parents were born and learns that she can call two places home. Groups Represented Vietnamese American Themes Bi-racial Identity Bilingual Book Celebration Family Relationships Grandparents & Intergenerational Identity Setting United States Vietnam Engagement Projects & Resources Share...
Read MoreWherever I Go
Wherever I Go By Mary Wagley Copp Illustrated by Munir D. Mohammed Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534419193 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | WorldCat “A fine addition to children’s literature about refugees, resettlement, and resilience.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest—seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that’s too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen. Sometimes...
Read MoreThe Arabic Quilt
The Arabic Quilt By Aya Khalil Illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan Published by Tilbury House Publishers ISBN-13: 9780884487548 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This story will boost immigrant children’s morale and teach others to be more open-minded.” —School Library Journal Description Kanzi’s family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that’s why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama...
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Walls By Brad Holdgrafer Illustrated by Jay Cover Published by Princeton Architectural Press ISBN-13: 9781616897833 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon| IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Description Walls of all sorts: social walls, border walls, political walls, emotional walls, big walls, old walls, and small walls. Speaking to today’s critical political issues, this playful and encouraging story about breaking down barriers helps children learn about inclusivity, equality, openness, and kindness while also reminding grown-ups of the same values. Walls is a timely and timeless story,...
Read MoreSadiq and the Desert Star
Sadiq and the Desert Star By Siman Nuurali Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar Published by Capstone ISBN-13: 9781515845652 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A pleasant, informative read that blends family and STEM themes…” —School Library Journal Description When Sadiq’s father leaves on a business trip, he worries he’ll miss his baba too much. But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba’s passion for the stars sparks Sadiq’s interest in outer space. But can Sadiq find others who...
Read MoreLailah’s Lunchbox
Lailah’s Lunchbox By Reem Faruqi Illustrated by Lea Lyon Published by Tilbury House Publishers ISBN-13: 9780884484318 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat If you’re looking for an introduction to Ramadan for young readers (ages 5 to 8), consider this picture book. —New York Times Description Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she...
Read MoreThe Roses in My Carpets
The Roses in My Carpets By Rukhsana Khan Illustrated by Ronald Himler Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited ISBN-13: 9781550050691 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A young Afghan describes his grim life in the refugee camp where he lives with his mother and younger sister.” —School Library Journal Description For a young refugee living with loss and terror-filled memories, time is measured by the next bucket of water, the next portion of bread, and the next call to prayer. Here, where everything – walls, floor, courtyard...
Read MoreThe Yellow Suitcase
The Yellow Suitcase By Meera Sriram Illustrated by Meera Sethi Published by Penny Candy Books ISBN-13: 9780999658413 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A thoughtful story that artfully addresses the loss of a grandparent from an immigrant perspective.” —Kirkus Reviews Description In The Yellow Suitcase by Meera Sriram, Asha travels with her parents from America to India to mourn her grandmother’s passing. Asha’s grief and anger are compounded by the empty yellow suitcase usually reserved for gifts to and from Grandma, but when she discovers a...
Read MoreAdrift at Sea: A Vietnamese Boy’s Story of Survival
Adrift at Sea: A Vietnamese Boy’s Story of Survival By Marsha Forchuk Skyrpuch With Tuan Ho Illustrated by Brian Deines Published by Pajama Press ISBN: 9781772780055 Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…give[s] moving insight into the experience of the many children who escaped war-ravaged Vietnam to start new lives.” —Publishers Weekly Description It is 1981. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a fishing boat overloaded with 60 Vietnamese refugees drifts. The motor has failed; the hull is leaking; the drinking water is nearly gone....
Read MoreThe Day War Came
The Day War Came By Nicola Davies Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb Published by Candlewick Press Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An absolutely beautiful story that penetrates the heart and seeds hope when there is little of it.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Imagine if, on an ordinary day, after a morning of studying tadpoles and drawing birds at school, war came to your town and turned it to rubble. Imagine if you lost everything and everyone, and you had to make a dangerous journey all alone. Imagine that there was no welcome at the end, and no...
Read MoreUnder My Hijab
Under My Hijab By Hena Khan Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel Published by Lee & Low Books, Inc. Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat …honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith. Description Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she...
Read MoreMama The Alien: Mama la Extraterrestre
Mama The Alien: Mama la Extraterrestre By Rene Colato Lainez Illustrated by Laura Lacamara Published by Children’s Book Press Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A delightful, original, clever, purposeful, multicultural alien tale.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Bilingual English/Spanish. In this lighthearted bilingual immigration story, a young girl sees the word alien on her mother’s Resident Alien card and concludes that her mother is from another planet until the girl finds out that the word has more than one meaning. Reviews...
Read MoreRefugees and Migrants
Refugees and Migrants By Ceri Roberts Illustrated by Hanane Kai Published by Barron’s Educational Series, Incorporated Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…attempts to help readers understand that their peers in many parts of the world are suffering and becoming refugees because of “wars, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.” —Kirkus Reviews Description With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you’re a child trying to make sense of it all! What...
Read MoreWhere Will I Live?
Where Will I Live? By Rosemary McCarney Published by Second Story Press Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A poignant photojournalistic look at the issues confronting refugee children and their families…” —School Library Journal Description This stunning photo essay takes a look at the thousands of children around the world who have been forced to flee war, terror, hunger and natural disasters, young refugees on the move with very little left except questions. It’s hard to imagine, but the images here will help unaffected children...
Read MoreA Different Pond
A Different Pond By Bao Phi Illustrated By Thi Bui Published by Capstone Young Readers Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Spare and simple, a must-read for our times.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Featured on the 2017 Children’s Best Books Lists including Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Washington Post, Kirkus, New York Public Library, and more! Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son—and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about...
Read MoreMy Beautiful Birds
My Beautiful Birds By Suzanne Del Rizzo Published by Pajama Press Inc. Age Range: 6+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “If you’ve been wondering how to present the refugee crisis to children without losing faith in humanity, take a look at this graceful, even uplifting book.” —The New York Times Book Review Description Behind Sami, the Syrian skyline is full of smoke. The boy follows his family and all his neighbors in a long line, as they trudge through the sands and hills to escape the bombs that have destroyed their homes. But all Sami can think of...
Read MoreThe Journey
The Journey By Francesca Sanna Published by Nobrow Ltd Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community. For those who have escaped war, this book might prompt them to share their own stories.” —The New York Times Book Review Description With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay...
Read MoreJoseph’s Big Ride
Joseph’s Big Ride By Terry Farish Illustrated by Ken Daley Published by Annick Press, Limited Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N “A joyful, upbeat tale that takes a positive perspective on an immigrant child’s first encounters..” —Kirkus Reviews Description A refugee boy’s determination to ride a bicycle leads to an unexpected friendship. Joseph wants only one thing: to ride a bike. In the refugee camp where he lives, Joseph helps one of the older boys fix his bike, but he’s too small to ride it. Joseph and his mother travel to America, where everything is...
Read MoreQuinito, Day and Night/Quinito, día y noche
Quinito, Day and Night/Quinito, día y noche Written By Ina Cumpiano Illustrated By Jose Ramirez Published by Children’s Book Press Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description From dawn till dusk, Quinito’s life is full of opposites. In the morning, he’s up and running — fast or slowly, depending on the day. If it’s sunny, he’s off to the park to swing high and low. If it’s a rainy, stay-at-home day, Quinito’s quiet at naptime and noisy at playtime. So much to do before the sun sets! This playful story builds awareness in young readers that everywhere they look, opposites...
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