When Stars Are Scattered
When Stars Are Scattered By Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Illustrated by Iman Geddy Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780525553908 Age Range: 9+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This engaging, heartwarming story does everything one can ask of a book, and then some.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So...
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Other Words For Home By Jasmine Warga Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780062747808 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Poetic, immersive, hopeful” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) Description Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved...
Read MoreI’m an Immigrant Too
The Roses in My Carpets By Mem Fox Illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Published by Beach Lane Books ISBN-13: 9781534436022 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Fox touches on current immigrants, such as those from Syria and Afghanistan, and the violence they have escaped in an age-appropriate manner.” —School Library Journal Description Inspired by the plight of immigrants around the world, Mem Fox was moved to write this lyrical and rhyming exploration of the myriad ways immigrants have enriched her home country of Australia. Young readers everywhere...
Read MoreI Am the Night Sky
I Am the Night Sky By Next Wave Muslim Initiative Writers Published by Shout Mouse Press, Inc. ISBN-13: 9781945434938 Age Range: 13+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Description During an era characterized by both hijabi fashion models and enduring post-9/11 stereotypes, ten Muslim American teenagers came together to explore what it means to be young and Muslim in America today. These teens represent the tremendous diversity within the American Muslim community, and their book, like them, contains multitudes. Bilal writes about being a Muslim musician. Imaan imagines a...
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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...
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American Panda By Gloria Chao Published by Simon Pulse ISBN: 9781481499101 Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Chao’s effervescent debut explores topics and themes that are salient for all teens…perhaps even more so for children of immigrants, who have a foot in two cultures and an ever-present awareness of the sacrifices their parents have made.” —Publishers Weekly Description At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents’ master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the...
Read MoreGreen Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a Minneapolis High School
Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a Minneapolis High School Published by Green Card Voices ISBN-13: 9781949523003 Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Coming from thirteen different countries, these youth share stories of family, school, change, and dreams.” Description Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from a Minneapolis High School is a unique collection of thirty personal essays written by students from Wellstone International High School. Coming from thirteen different countries, these youth share stories of...
Read MoreThe Crossroads & La encrucijada
The Crossroads By Alexandra Diaz Published by Simon & Schuster/ Paula Wiseman Books ISBN: 9781534414556 La encrucijada ISBN-13: 9781534414556 (Hardcover) ISBN-13: 9781534429901 (Paperback) Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…paints an insightful, realistic picture of a place that’s filled with opportunity but simultaneously rife with discrimination…” —Booklist Description After crossing Mexico into the United States, Jaime Rivera thinks the worst is over. Starting a new school can’t be that bad. Except it is, and not just because he can...
Read MoreWhat Can A Citizen Do?
What Can A Citizen Do? By Dave Eggers Illustrated by Shawn Harris Published by Chronicle Books LLC ISBN: 9781452173139 Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…this must-have book distills the fundamentals of citizenship into easy-to-digest concepts and emphasizes the importance of caring for others, accepting differences, and taking action to initiate positive change.” —School Library Journal Description Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely...
Read MoreLa Frontera: El viaje con papá / The Border: My Journey with Papa
La Frontera: El viaje con papá / The Border: My Journey with Papa By Alfredo Alva By Deborah Mills Illustrated by Claudia Navarro Published by Barefoot Books Ages 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Must-have for classrooms, libraries, and bilingual collections.” —School Library Journal (Starred Review) Description Based on a true story! Join a young boy and his father on an arduous journey from Mexico to the United States in the 1980s to find a new life. They’ll need all the courage they can muster to safely cross the border — la frontera — and to make a home for...
Read MoreDreamers / Soñadores
Dreamers By Yuyi Morales Published by Holiday House Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Soñadores Find a copy in Spanish at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A resplendent masterpiece.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) Description In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn’t come empty-handed. She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams…and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and five-time Pura...
Read MoreLa Linea
La Linea By Ann Jaramillo Published by Square Fish Age Range: 10+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A Mexican teen risks everything to emigrate illegally to the U.S. to join his family and find a new life.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Miguel has dreamed of joining his parents in California since the day they left him behind in Mexico six years, eleven months, and twelve days ago. On the morning of his fifteenth birthday, Miguel’s wait is over. Or so he thinks. The trip north to the border—la línea—is fraught with dangers. Thieves. Border guards. And...
Read MoreThe Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition
The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition By Reyna Grande Published by Aladdin Age Range: 10+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…offers a humanizing window into the Mexican American experience.” —School Library Journal Description Award-winning author Reyna Grande shares her compelling experience of crossing borders and cultures in this middle grade adaptation of her “compelling…unvarnished, resonant” (BookPage) memoir, The Distance Between Us. When her parents make the dangerous and illegal trek across the Mexican border in pursuit of the...
Read MoreDisappeared
Disappeared By Francisco X. Stork Published by Scholastic Inc. Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…sheds light on poverty, corruption, and greed while bringing readers intimately close to the plight of those who illegally cross borders with the hope of a brighter future.” —Publishers Weekly Description Four Months Ago Sara Zapata’s best friend disappeared, kidnapped by the web of criminals who terrorize Juarez. Four Hours Ago Sara received a death threat — and with it, a clue to the place where her friend is locked away....
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 MoreYo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter To His Daughter
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter To His Daughter By Mark Gonzales Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Published by Salaam Reads/ Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A poetic celebration of heritage and faith, past and future…” —Kirkus Reviews Description From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, …know you are wondrous. A...
Read MoreOne Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together
One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together By Amy Bass Published by Hachette Books Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Bass’s effective portrayal of Lewiston as a microcosm of America’s changing culture should be required reading for coaches, teachers, and those working with diverse populations.” —Publishers Weekly Description When thousands of Somali refugees resettled in Lewiston, Maine, a struggling, overwhelmingly white town, longtime residents grew uneasy. Then the mayor wrote a letter asking Somalis to stop coming,...
Read MoreLucy and Linh
Lucy and Linh By Alice Pung Published by Random House Childeren’s Books Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A bracing, enthralling gut-punch and an essential read for teens, teachers, and parents alike.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Lucy is a bit of a pushover, but she’s ambitious and smart, and she has just received the opportunity of a lifetime: a scholarship to a prestigious school, and a ticket out of her broken-down suburb. Though she’s worried she will stick out like badly cut bangs among the razor-straight students, she is soon...
Read MoreEmmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah By Laurie Ann Thompson Illustrated by Sean Qualls Published by Random House Children’s Books Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat …this book can open classroom discussions about courage, accomplishments, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities —School Library Journal Description Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’s inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel’s Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa,...
Read MoreLove, Hate and Other Filters
Love, Hate and Other Filters By Samira Ahmed Published by Soho Press, Incorporated Age Range: 14+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A great examination of how hatred and fear affects both communities, and individual lives.” —School Library Journal Description American-born seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds. There’s the proper one her parents expect for their good Indian daughter: attending a college close to their suburban Chicago home, and being paired off with an older Muslim boy her mom deems “suitable.” And then there is the world of...
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