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Español
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In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the US border. They travel mostly on the roof of a train known as The Beast, but the little girl doesn't know where they are going. She counts the animals by the road, the clouds in the sky, the stars. Sometimes she sees soldiers. She sleeps, dreaming that she is always on the move, although sometimes they are forced to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
After traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, Noemi and her mother are denied entry at the border and must find the refugee in charge of the notebook, an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the United States. Includes author's note.
10) Teacup
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"A boy travels across the sea in a rowboat in search of a new home, making a journey that is long and difficult--but also filled with beauty and hope"--
11) Fiona's lace
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
"Fiona and her family moved from Ireland to Chicago to begin a new life. Yet, when the family is struck with misfortune, will Fiona's lace help save them?"--
13) The dream jar
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
After emigrating to America, each member of a Russian family works hard to contribute to the family's dream of someday owning and running a store.
14) The American Wei
Author
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
When Wei Fong loses his first tooth while going to his family's naturalization ceremony many soon-to-be Americans join in the search.
15) The memory coat
Author
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
In the early 1900s, two cousins leave their Russian shtetl with the rest of their family to come to America, hopeful that they will all pass the dreaded inspection at Ellis Island.
16) Why am I here?
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"A young girl wonders what life would be like if she lived somewhere else. What if she lived in a city with millions of people? What would it be like to be a refugee from a war-torn country? Is she meant to be in a different place? Or is she right where she's supposed to be? "--
18) My shoes and I
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
As Mario and his Papá travel from El Salvador to the United States to be reunited with Mamá, Mario's wonderful new shoes help to distract him from the long and difficult journey.
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